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Syn' 107: Shining Star PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Never Faulter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fire it up by Modest Mouse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
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196 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nintendo Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Never Faulter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada throws a hook but Never Faulter blocks it.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada misses the shot to the body.
Never Faulter misses with a hook to the body
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nintendo Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Takada or perhaps it was just good defense by Never Faulter which made him look bad.
Takada is looking to chop away at Never Faulter's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Never Faulter as Takada shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Never Faulter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Never Faulter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Takada holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Never Faulter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Never Faulter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Never Faulter punching from mount but Takada doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Never Faulter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Takada because Never Faulter loaded up on that one.
Never Faulter wants to control the pace but Takada is squirming around nicely.
Takada wants to hold on but Never Faulter pushes him away.
Takada is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Takada holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Never Faulter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Takada wants to hold on but Never Faulter pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada tries to hold on but Never Faulter pushes him away.
Never Faulter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takada is looking to escape.
Never Faulter looking to finish with strikes here!
Takada is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Never Faulter dominating with strikes here.
Takada is in a horrible position here. Never Faulter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Never Faulter looking to finish Takada with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takada!
Takada is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Never Faulter lands a big shot there that rocks Takada but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takada wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Never Faulter.
Takada is desperately trying to improve his position but Never Faulter has a good base and remains in mount.
Never Faulter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Takada has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Takada!
Takada postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takada trying to control but Never Faulter is working from the bottom.
Never Faulter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada wants to control from the top but Never Faulter keeps moving.
Takada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Never Faulter is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Never Faulter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takada wants to hold on but Never Faulter pushes him away.
Never Faulter working the ground and pound effectively.
Never Faulter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Takada has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Takada!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Never Faulter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Never Faulter on the side of the head.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Never Faulter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Never Faulter tries to bum rush Takada with a series of wild strikes but Takada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Never Faulter throws a right and a left that Takada avoids nicely.
Takada misses with a hook to the body
and Never Faulter counters with a takedown into side control.
Takada can't do much from the bottom here.
Never Faulter wants to control but Takada is keeping him busy.
Never Faulter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Never Faulter trying to control the action but Takada is working from the bottom.
Takada is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter is trying to ground and pound but Takada uses the momentary lack of control by Never Faulter to regain half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Never Faulter lands a with a good body shot.
Takada fails with the takedown
and Never Faulter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands a jab.
Never Faulter looks to land a right hand but Takada moved out of range.
Takada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takada throws a body kick that misses.
Never Faulter misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
Takada throws a hook to the side of Never Faulter's head but Never Faulter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takada lands a slapping body shot.
Takada throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada scores with a sloppy right hand. Never Faulter should have avoided that one.
Takada looks to land a combination but Never Faulter avoids it well.
Takada looks to throw a body kick
and Never Faulter counters with a straight right hand.
Takada throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Never Faulter counter with a right hand.
Takada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Never Faulter counters with a shoot takedown. Takada fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Never Faulter is looking to work some ground and pound but Takada has wrist control.
Never Faulter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nintendo Takada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Never Faulter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Never Faulter misses with a takedown attempt
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada misses with a double jab
and Never Faulter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takada won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Takada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takada is looking to improve his position.
Never Faulter thows a huge punch but Takada dodges it nicely.
Takada is not content to let Never Faulter control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takada to regain full guard.
Takada trying to keep a closed guard but Never Faulter is proving a slippery customer.
Never Faulter with a nice head shot there.
Takada has control of Never Faulter's left arm, preventing Never Faulter from doing any damage.
Never Faulter won't allow Takada to sweep him here.
Takada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takada trying to keep a closed guard but Never Faulter is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Never Faulter throws a big right hand that misses.
Never Faulter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Never Faulter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walter Never Faulter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Never Faulter throws and elbow that misses. Takada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Never Faulter's guard. Nice move by Takada!
Never Faulter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Never Faulter moves out of range of the strikes.
Never Faulter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada wants to control but Never Faulter is keeping him busy.
Takada is trying to get an arm triangle but Never Faulter is defending well.
Takada throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Never Faulter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Never Faulter tries to roll over but Takada keeps him under control.
Takada is just content to waste time from the top position. Never Faulter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Never Faulter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Never Faulter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takada is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takada throws a hook but Never Faulter avoids it easily.
Never Faulter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nintendo Takada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Walter Never Faulter!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Walter Never Faulter!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Walter Never Faulter!
Walter Never Faulter wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Why (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Reggae Mix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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18
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Why!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a head kick but Why moves out of range.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Why sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Why or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Why closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Why has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Why working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Why landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Why controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Why. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Why cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Why working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Miller looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Why! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stevie Why!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Veechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Lewis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinny Veechi's chin.
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194 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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200 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Veechi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veechi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lewis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veechi's guard.
Veechi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Veechi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis pushes down on Veechi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura but Veechi is defending well.
Veechi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
Lewis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lewis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veechi defending well though.
Lewis wants to work for an arm triangle but Veechi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Veechi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
Veechi manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veechi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veechi pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Veechi trying to control the position.
Lewis scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lewis postures up.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veechi is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Veechi looks gassed!
Veechi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Veechi controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.
Lewis tries to stand but Veechi is controlling from the bottom.
Veechi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lewis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Veechi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lewis's back instead.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis fending off the submission attempt from Veechi.
Lewis breaks Veechi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veechi dives on top into guard.
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veechi defends well.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis striking off his back but it's not causing Veechi any problems.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veechi advances position into side control!
Veechi stands up.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veechi lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis shoots in but Veechi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veechi connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
Veechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veechi connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Veechi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veechi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lewis's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis slips a straight right by Veechi.
Veechi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Veechi misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Veechi. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Veechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lewis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lewis.
Veechi pulls Lewis in to control the position.
Veechi is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veechi trying to control the position.
Lewis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Veechi dives on top into guard.
Veechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veechi escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veechi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lewis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Veechi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by IN FLAMES - F(r)iend. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mussolini's choice of entrance music: You gonna git bombed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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264 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in and drives through. Mussolini sprawls well.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mussolini.
Black's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Black duly obliges.
It looks like San Lucas Mussolini has been cut.
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mussolini sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mussolini is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black wants to take a breather but Mussolini is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Black.
Mussolini trying to control here.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mussolini is looking to improve his position.
Black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That has opened up San Lucas Mussolini's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mussolini is rocked!
The cut above San Lucas Mussolini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Black lands a big elbow - Mussolini is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Black!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franjy Izgrate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izgrate comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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222 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franjy Izgrate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick but Izgrate moved away.
Juggernaut tries to clinch up.
Izgrate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Izgrate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juggernaut manages to avoid it.
Juggernaut misses with a low kick as Izgrate jumps back.
Nice body kick from Juggernaut.
Izgrate tries to clinch
and Juggernaut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Izgrate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juggernaut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izgrate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Izgrate with a poor takedown
and Juggernaut counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Franjy Izgrate has been cut.
Izgrate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izgrate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juggernaut loads up on a big right hand but Izgrate slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut misses with a shot to the body
and Izgrate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Juggernaut.
Izgrate misses with a few strikes there.
Izgrate throws a nice looking combination but Juggernaut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Izgrate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juggernaut moves away.
Izgrate throws a right hand that Juggernaut ducks under and follows up with a left that Juggernaut also avoids with ease.
Juggernaut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Izgrate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juggernaut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Izgrate misses with a body shot.
Juggernaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izgrate avoids the head kick by Juggernaut.
Izgrate throws a combination that misses
and Juggernaut counters with a slapping leg kick.
A combination from Izgrate does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
A head kick misses from Juggernaut.
Izgrate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Johnny Juggernaut has been cut.
Izgrate avoids the head kick by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izgrate.
Juggernaut clinches with his opponent.
Juggernaut connects with a knee to the head.
Juggernaut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Izgrate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Izgrate dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Izgrate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Izgrate struggles to land a body shot inside as Juggernaut controls his hands.
Izgrate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juggernaut is keeping busy.
Izgrate takes an elbow to the temple.
Franjy Izgrate's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juggernaut lands a body shot.
Juggernaut lands a nice elbow.
Izgrate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juggernaut is keeping busy.
Izgrate tries to throw a body punch but Juggernaut avoids it by throwing Izgrate back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juggernaut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franjy Izgrate's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Izgrate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Izgrate is breathing heavily.
Juggernaut has Izgrate pushed against the cage.
Juggernaut lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Franjy Izgrate's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Juggernaut lands with a left to the head.
Juggernaut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Izgrate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow strike.
Juggernaut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juggernaut lands an elbow just above Izgrate 's eye.
Juggernaut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Izgrate takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Franjy Izgrate's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Juggernaut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by disturbed - down with the sickness. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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272 lbs
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273 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Staal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Staal.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Staal on the side of the head.
Staal dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Staal slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Staal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Staal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Staal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Staal's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Staal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Staal has escaped and now he's on top!
Staal passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Staal prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staal pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staal.
Staal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Staal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Staal circles away easily
and Staal counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Staal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Staal scoring with strikes.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Staal keeps moving and retains side control.
Staal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie regains half guard, as Staal was trying to land strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Staal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie slips a straight right by Staal.
Chuck Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Staal moved out of range nicely.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a hook.
Staal moves out of range of the strikes.
Chuck Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Staal fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Staal is breathing heavily.
Gracie postures up in Staal's guard and throws a big left but Staal blocks it.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to control but Staal is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie pushes down on Staal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Staal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Staal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Staal.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Staal circles away easily
and Staal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Staal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Staal throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Staal is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Staal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brian Staal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Staal maintains control.
Staal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie!
Staal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Staal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Staal's legs - danger averted.
Gracie won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
Staal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Staal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Staal dodges it nicely.
Staal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Staal is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Staal is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Gracie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Staal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Staal is working away from the top position though.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Staal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Staal.
Staal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Staal throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staal with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Staal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Staal avoids it well.
Staal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Staal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Staal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Staal.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Staal slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Staal winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Staal trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie has his foot on Staal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staal works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Staal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal looking to pass the guard.
Staal wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Staal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Chuck Gracie!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Chuck Gracie!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Chuck Gracie!
Chuck Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Krzys Soszynski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
210 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Saint!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soszynski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Soszynski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint looking for submissions off his back.
Soszynski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saint regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Soszynski stands up from Saint's guard - Soszynski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Soszynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soszynski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saint doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Saint tries to hold on but Soszynski postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski controlling from the full mount.
Saint regains half guard.
Saint is in trouble now - Soszynski has advanced to mount!
Saint manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soszynski wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Soszynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Saint is keeping the position.
Saint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soszynski is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Saint is keeping the position.
Soszynski advances position into side control!
Saint pushes Soszynski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soszynski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saint is not content to let Soszynski control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzys Soszynski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Saint fails to land with a series of punches.
Soszynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soszynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Saint as Soszynski shoots in.
Soszynski shoots for a takedown but Saint saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saint shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soszynski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Soszynski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Soszynski working a defensive guard here.
Saint postures up and lands a big shot to Soszynski's brow.
Saint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soszynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soszynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint chips away with some ground and pound.
Saint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soszynski is controlling Saint's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint throwing strikes from guard but Soszynski blocks nicely.
Soszynski trying to control the position.
Saint postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soszynski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saint, into his guard.
Soszynski trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soszynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint wants to sweep here but Soszynski controlling him for the moment.
Soszynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soszynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint is trying to keep Soszynski in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saint closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soszynski circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saint shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Soszynski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Soszynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Soszynski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Soszynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soszynski won't be happy with that.
Soszynski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saint.
Saint looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soszynski is avoiding damage well.
Soszynski is trying to control Saint's posture but Saint avoids it.
Soszynski taking a bit of punishment here - Saint scoring with strikes.
Saint misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Saint are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Saint tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Saint lands a nice forearm strike.
Saint landing strikes.
Soszynski struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soszynski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saint off and has taken his back!
Saint tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saint controls the position.
Soszynski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saint is working to get back to half guard.
Saint is controlling an arm, preventing Soszynski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Saint is squirming around, avoiding Soszynski's attempts to control the action.
Jensen Saint has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soszynski wants to control the pace but Saint is squirming around nicely.
Saint tries to hold on but Soszynski pushes him away.
Saint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soszynski trying to control but Saint is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint tries to lock up and control but Soszynski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soszynski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jensen Saint!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jensen Saint!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jensen Saint!
Jensen Saint wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Jackson has chosen wolf pack as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
212 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Corncrab.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Corncrab is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Corncrab lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corncrab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corncrab closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Corncrab lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corncrab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corncrab throwing strikes but missing.
Corncrab is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corncrab wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Corncrab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corncrab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corncrab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Corncrab postures up.
Corncrab is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corncrab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Corncrab's shoulder, as Corncrab tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corncrab is looking to land body kicks.
Corncrab throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corncrab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Corncrab.
Corncrab dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Denton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson takes a swing at Corncrab's ribcage but misses.
Corncrab walks into a jab.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corncrab.
Corncrab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Corncrab feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corncrab!
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab fails with a takedown attempt.
Corncrab wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Corncrab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson checks a low kick from Corncrab.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corncrab throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corncrab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corncrab has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stanley Corncrab will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corncrab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corncrab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Corncrab's shoulder, as Corncrab tries to avoid the shot.
Corncrab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Corncrab shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Corncrab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corncrab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Corncrab there.
Corncrab is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson trying to control but Corncrab postures up.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Corncrab works his way into full mount!
Corncrab has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poor strikes thrown by Corncrab there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corncrab unloading with bombs!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Corncrab unloading with bombs!
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Corncrab working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Corncrab looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corncrab scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Corncrab isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Corncrab.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Corncrab isn't that keen on the idea.
Corncrab tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Corncrab isn't that keen on the idea.
Corncrab blocks Jackson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson wants to control but Corncrab is having none of it.
Corncrab is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Corncrab!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stanley Corncrab!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tor Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gee Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nansen comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Thunder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gee Damn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nansen cracks the inside of Damn's front leg.
Damn ducks right into an uppercut from Nansen.
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Damn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damn.
Damn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Damn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nansen showed some decent athleticism there.
Nansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nansen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Damn pushes Nansen off looking to stand but Nansen dives back in and keeps control.
Nansen trying to control the action but Damn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Damn tries to get to full guard but Nansen has control of the leg.
Nansen is thwarting Damn's attempts to control the position.
Damn keeping hold of Nansen's head, controlling as best he can.
Nansen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Damn to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Damn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nansen in his tracks.
Nansen misses with a low kick.
Nansen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Damn counters with a right hand to the body.
Damn scores with a jab to the head.
Damn loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
Damn checks a leg kick.
Damn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Damn is pulling down on Nansen's head to control his posture.
Nansen trying to control but Damn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nansen stopping the sweep attempt from Damn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tor Nansen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Damn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gee Damn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damn misses with an uppercut. Nansen saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Damn.
Nansen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Damn misses with a hook.
Damn throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it.
Damn with a poor takedown
and Nansen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damn's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damn lands with a straight right. Nansen didn't see that one coming.
Damn misses with a leg kick
and Nansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nansen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nansen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Damn doesn't defend quickly enough and Nansen has managed to lock this one up! Can Damn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nansen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tor Nansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Hainesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty's entrance music is You can't stand me now. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emile Hainesburg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainesburg misses with a straight right.
Hainesburg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hainesburg tries to work over Doherty's front leg with a kick but Doherty checks it.
Doherty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hainesburg tries to clinch there but Doherty circles away.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Hainesburg lands with a nice body punch.
Hainesburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Hainesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doherty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Hainesburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doherty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hainesburg sprawls well initially but Doherty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doherty stalling.
Hainesburg is refusing to be controlled, as Doherty sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty trying to pass the guard but Hainesburg defending well.
Hainesburg gets back to full guard.
Hainesburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Doherty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hainesburg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hainesburg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hainesburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doherty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doherty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hainesburg is keeping the position for now.
Doherty is fighting to break Hainesburg's control of his arms but Hainesburg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doherty won't allow Hainesburg to sweep him here.
Hainesburg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Doherty trying to control but Hainesburg is working from the bottom.
Doherty showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hainesburg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hainesburg looking to control.
Hainesburg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hainesburg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Hainesburg.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hainesburg throws out the jab.
Hainesburg tries to clinch but Doherty is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hainesburg missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hainesburg throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Hainesburg takes a swing at Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Doherty fails to land the takedown.
Hainesburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emile Hainesburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hainesburg misses.
Doherty slips a straight right by Hainesburg.
Good standup being displayed there by Hainesburg as he connects with a hook.
Hainesburg lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hainesburg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Hainesburg throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emile Hainesburg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hainesburg waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Doherty.
Hainesburg is looking to clinch.
Hainesburg throws the left hand but Doherty avoids the punch easily.
Doherty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hainesburg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doherty moves out of range of the body kick from Hainesburg.
Doherty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hainesburg misses the jab.
Hainesburg swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hainesburg looks to land a left hand but Doherty moved out of range nicely.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doherty.
Hainesburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hainesburg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hainesburg wants it to stay on the feet.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doherty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hainesburg tries to clinch up.
Hainesburg throws a hook but Doherty blocks it.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hainesburg misses with the combination.
Hainesburg with a jab.
Hainesburg swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
Hainesburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hainesburg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hainesburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doherty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hainesburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doherty keeps the fight on the outside.
Hainesburg misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Hainesburg.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg with a poor takedown
and Doherty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hainesburg wants to sweep here but Doherty controlling him for the moment.
Doherty trying to control but Hainesburg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg looking to control.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doherty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hainesburg is on top in guard.
Doherty looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hainesburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Doherty is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hainesburg won't allow Doherty to pass to mount.
Hainesburg trying to control but Doherty postures up.
Hainesburg tries to roll over but Doherty keeps him under control.
Doherty trying to control from half guard but Hainesburg is working away.
Doherty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doherty trying to mount his opponent but Hainesburg defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Doherty will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hainesburg slaps away a takedown attempt from Doherty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Hainesburg catches Doherty right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hainesburg loads up on a big right hand but Doherty slips the punch.
Nice shot by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg tries to clinch but Doherty is having none of it.
Hainesburg connects with a body shot.
Doherty needs to keep his hands up - Hainesburg had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown. Hainesburg tries to sprawl out of it but Doherty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hainesburg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hainesburg looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Hainesburg misses with a combination
and Doherty counters with a shoot takedown. Hainesburg fights it but they end up in guard.
Hainesburg working a defensive guard here.
Hainesburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hainesburg wants to stand up but Doherty is controlling him.
Doherty trying to control but Hainesburg is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Doherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Hainesburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hainesburg is looking to sweep but instead, Doherty has passed into half guard.
Doherty stalling away here and it's allowed Hainesburg to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Hainesburg.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown. Hainesburg tries to sprawl out of it but Doherty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hainesburg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hainesburg throws a hook but Doherty avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hainesburg circles away.
Hainesburg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hainesburg throws a hook but Doherty avoids it easily.
Hainesburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Good exchange - Hainesburg coming out on top.
Hainesburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Doherty moves out of range as Hainesburg throws a body kick.
Hainesburg misses with a wild body shot.
Doherty slips a straight right by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty keeps the fight on the outside.
Hainesburg throws a jab but it's blocked by Doherty.
Hainesburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hainesburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Doherty is just out of range.
Hainesburg misses with a head kick.
Hainesburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Doherty is just out of range.
Hainesburg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hainesburg lands with a nice combination. Doherty backs away looking to recover.
Hainesburg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hainesburg.
A telegraphed right hand from Hainesburg misses the target.
Hainesburg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doherty blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Hainesburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emile Hainesburg really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hainesburg throws a head kick but Doherty moves out of range.
Hainesburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hainesburg loads up on a big right hand but Doherty slips the punch.
Hainesburg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doherty counters with a solid body kick.
Hainesburg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hainesburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doherty doesn't seem bothered though.
Doherty shoots and misses
and Hainesburg counters with a nice uppercut.
Emile Hainesburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doherty with a poor takedown
and Hainesburg counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Hainesburg coming out on top.
A slow jab from Hainesburg misses its intended target.
Doherty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hainesburg tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
Hainesburg tries to clinch
and Doherty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hainesburg!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doherty trying to control but Hainesburg is having none of it.
Hainesburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doherty scoring with strikes but Hainesburg is staying in there.
Doherty controlling his opponent.
Hainesburg working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doherty looking to control but Hainesburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doherty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Doherty trying to control but Hainesburg is having none of it.
Hainesburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hainesburg is working to get back to half guard.
Doherty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hainesburg hang on?
A nice elbow there by Doherty.
Doherty controlling the position easily from mount.
Hainesburg is looking to improve his position but Doherty isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hainesburg taking shots to the head.
Doherty content just to control the position here.
Hainesburg flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Doherty controlling his opponent.
Hainesburg is desperately trying to improve his position but Doherty has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty had his way with Emile Hainesburg in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doherty takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Hainesburg misses.
Hainesburg connects with a jab.
Doherty has a takedown stuffed.
Hainesburg throws a sloppy head kick
and Doherty counters with a thumping low kick.
Hainesburg tries for a takedown but Doherty circles away easily
and Doherty counters with a low kick, right behind Hainesburg 's knee.
Hainesburg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doherty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pete Doherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hainesburg gets back to full guard.
Doherty is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doherty is one step ahead there.
Hainesburg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doherty manages to get himself to full guard.
Hainesburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doherty is keeping the position for now.
Doherty seems keen to control Hainesburg's posture.
Hainesburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hainesburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doherty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doherty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hainesburg is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hainesburg trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hainesburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Doherty is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Hainesburg.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg misses with a hook.
A combination from Hainesburg does no damage.
Hainesburg throws a sloppy body shot
and Doherty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control but Hainesburg is keeping him busy.
Doherty is just content to waste time from the top position. Hainesburg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hainesburg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty trying to control but Hainesburg is working from the bottom.
Doherty passes Hainesburg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hainesburg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hainesburg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hainesburg is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hainesburg throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Doherty manages to pass to side control.
Doherty remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hainesburg tries to improve position but can't.
Doherty controlling the position from side mount.
Doherty tries to advance to mount but Hainesburg denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Doherty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doherty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty wins by unanimous decision!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!
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