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IGR 86 - Prime vs. Striking II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Conwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conwell comes into the arena with David Bowie ft David Guetta - Just For One Day (Heroes) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roscoe Conwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Usagi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conwell.
Conwell throws an overhand right that lands on Usagi's shoulder, as Usagi tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle, before Conwell throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Usagi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Conwell lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Roscoe Conwell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viper PG Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viper PG Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Christopher!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopher has managed to clinch.
Christopher is trying to force a seperation but PG Master has the dominant position.
Christopher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Christopher manages to end up in side control.
PG Master regains half guard.
Christopher is looking to stall here but PG Master recovers full guard.
Christopher wants to stand but PG Master is controlling his posture from full guard.
Christopher stopping the sweep attempt from PG Master.
Christopher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PG Master. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PG Master is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christopher defends well.
PG Master had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Christopher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. PG Master Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Christopher's back instead.
PG Master tries to keep control of the position but Christopher is staying busy.
PG Master working for a choke but Christopher is defending well.
Christopher controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher tries to roll but PG Master sticks to his back.
PG Master looking to break Christopher's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Christopher remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise PG Master will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
PG Master looking for the choke but no joy.
PG Master trying to control momentarily.
PG Master doesn't have the hooks in and Christopher manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PG Master tries to strike from the bottom.
Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but PG Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as PG Master works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christopher chips away with some ground and pound.
Christopher has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing PG Master to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Christopher is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - PG Master pulls down on the head and he's put Christopher to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Viper PG Master!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mic Mic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjay Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feel the Rush kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arjay Murphy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mic Mic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjay Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mic.
Mic clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mic prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mic manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a jab when Mic was well out of range.
Murphy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mic.
Mic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Mic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Mic Mic has been cut.
Mic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy takes a swing at Mic's ribcage but misses.
Mic tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Mic ducks down to avoid it.
Mic closes the distance and clinches.
Mic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy letting Mic take a breather here.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mic.
Mic manages to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Mic staying out of range there.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Mic's shoulder, as Mic tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Mic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Mic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mic won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Mic landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mic is stalling in the full guard.
Mic prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy working for a triangle but Mic defends it easily.
Murphy looks gassed!
Mic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mic advances position into side control!
Murphy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mic looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy is looking to improve his position but Mic 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.
Murphy is trying to stand up.
Mic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murphy has worked his arm free - good work by Murphy!
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Mic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mic Mic's cut.
That's time! Mic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mic scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mic.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Mic is out of range.
Mic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mic.
Arjay Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
Mic has hold of Murphy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murphy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy tries to hold on but Mic postures up.
Mic controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Murphy has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Mic lands a shot to the body.
Murphy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mic.
Murphy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Mic lands punches and elbows.
Murphy trying to get back to his feet but Mic is in full control for now.
Mic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Mic is working for a rear naked choke. Murphy is not defending it well and Mic has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Murphy refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Murphy's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mic Mic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ LaRussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Roundhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roundhouse has chosen Good Girls Gone Bad by Cobra Starship as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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183 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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181 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ LaRussa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devin Roundhouse!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRussa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaRussa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaRussa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRussa tries to clinch up but Roundhouse circles away and keeps his distance.
Roundhouse throws a looping overhand right but LaRussa ducks down to avoid it.
Roundhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but LaRussa sprawls well. He's pushed Roundhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roundhouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaRussa's waist but LaRussa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roundhouse off to one side.
LaRussa tries to clinch up but Roundhouse circles away and keeps his distance.
Roundhouse changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaRussa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LaRussa is not content to let Roundhouse control the position.
Roundhouse lands a few punches from side control.
Roundhouse working the ground and pound.
Roundhouse lands some shots froms side control.
Roundhouse taking a breather here.
Roundhouse trying to control the position but LaRussa is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundhouse controlling the position.
Roundhouse's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
LaRussa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roundhouse on the ground.
LaRussa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roundhouse throws a strike aimed at the side of LaRussa's head but LaRussa avoids it well.
Roundhouse lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roundhouse is staying tight to LaRussa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Roundhouse working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roundhouse taking a breather here.
LaRussa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roundhouse's best efforts.
Roundhouse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roundhouse is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LaRussa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roundhouse controlling the pace.
LaRussa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
LaRussa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundhouse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LaRussa tries to roll over but Roundhouse keeps him under control.
LaRussa taking some punishment here, with Roundhouse in his half guard.
LaRussa is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roundhouse trying to control the action but LaRussa is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Devin Roundhouse just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roundhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaRussa misses with a looping right.
Roundhouse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaRussa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LaRussa is breathing heavily.
Roundhouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaRussa manages to avoid it.
LaRussa misses with a shot to the body
and Roundhouse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaRussa thinking.
Roundhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundhouse missing with a left hand there. LaRussa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaRussa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roundhouse feints and as LaRussa raises his hands in defense, Roundhouse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roundhouse is in close to LaRussa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roundhouse content to stall in guard here.
Roundhouse slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRussa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roundhouse wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaRussa keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Roundhouse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roundhouse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LaRussa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roundhouse as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roundhouse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaRussa is rocked!
LaRussa switches off momentarily and Roundhouse cracks him with a monster right hand! LaRussa topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Roundhouse dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Roundhouse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Roundhouse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Battery Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battery Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Howard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battery Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Howard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Howard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Howard looking to finish Maximus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maximus!
Howard misses with some ground and pound and Maximus recovers position to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximus defending well though.
Howard trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Howard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maximus regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Howard.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Howard lands a nice looking body shot.
Howard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
A jab from Howard does it's job there.
Maximus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Howard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Howard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Howard working the ground and pound.
Maximus prevents Howard from improving position.
Maximus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Howard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Howard in side control, throwing shots but Maximus defends.
Howard tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximus throws a shot to the body.
Howard misses with a hook.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
Howard moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maximus gets caught flat footed, as Howard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howard prevents Maximus from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard thows a big elbow that misses.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howard throws and elbow that misses. Maximus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Maximus!
Maximus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Howard's guard.
Howard has Maximus pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Howard 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.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maximus is looking to get back to is feet but Howard passes into side control.
Maximus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Howard connects with a decent elbow.
Maximus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Howard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Howard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maximus some visible discomfort.
Howard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Howard cracks Maximus with a big right hand but Maximus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maximus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Howard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard working the ground and pound.
Howard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maximus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Howard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Howard throws an elbow but Maximus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Christian Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maximus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Howard working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard working the ground and pound but Maximus is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Howard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maximus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Howard tries to move to mount but Maximus blocks the move with his legs.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Maximus tries to escape but Howard is in control.
Howard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Howard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maximus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maximus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Howard.
Howard with the ground and pound but Maximus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Maximus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Howard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maximus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maximus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus as he jumps to the side.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Howard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Howard slips a straight right by Maximus.
Maximus throws a head kick that Howard semi-blocks.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus wants to clinch.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Howard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Howard lands in his opponent's guard.
Howard won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howard is controlling him.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
Howard postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Howard looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Maximus has closed the distance and engaged Howard in a clinch.
Howard looking to stall.
Maximus lands a good knee to the midsection. Howard won't want to take too many of those.
Howard tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximus is looking to break free of the clinch but Howard has double underhooks.
Howard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maximus prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howard takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howard.
Maximus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard gets a takedown into half guard.
Maximus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howard is nestled in close to Maximus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howard thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maximus to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Howard.
Howard lands a jab to the head.
Howard lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard feints and as Maximus raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Battery Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Howard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ranold mcnabb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Schalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Schalk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ranold mcnabb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Schalk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schalk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
mcnabb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Schalk tries to free his leg and advance position but mcnabb is retaining full guard.
Schalk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mcnabb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
mcnabb thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schalk lands a couple of digs.
Schalk thows a big elbow that misses.
mcnabb working for a triangle but Schalk defends it easily.
Schalk stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! mcnabb throws up his legs and catches Schalk in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Schalk tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by mcnabb! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). ranold mcnabb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicola Kalub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rach Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalub comes to the cage accompanied by Be Aggressive by Faith No More. Trask is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Inner Light" by Schocking Lemon. Rach Trask will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicola Kalub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rach Trask!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trask throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trask is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kalub misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trask throws a head kick that misses.
Kalub dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trask. That did some damage!
A head kick by Trask misses
and Kalub counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalub rushes Trask and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalub tries to land a knee to the head but Trask blocks with his arms.
Trask is trying to break the clinch but Kalub has him pressed against the cage.
Kalub can't find room to land a body shot as Trask controls the action.
Trask breaks from the clinch.
Trask connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kalub! He's out on his feet! Trask rushes in and drops Kalub with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rach Trask!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McSwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSwain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jack Thammarat - My Headache Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug McSwain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski moves out of range of the strikes.
Chinaski lands a nice leg kick that just misses McSwain's sensitive parts.
McSwain connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Chinaski tumbling to the canvas! McSwain pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Chinaski was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doug McSwain!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yan Ti San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San comes into the arena with Brainfreeze (part 1) - DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yan Ti San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but San is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva wants to clinch up but San keeps it at a distance.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but San moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
San throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
San can't break the clinch.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from San.
Silva is working for takedown but San is calmly controlling the position for now.
San wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva tries a knee to the head but San blocks it.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. San smiles and moves away.
Yan Ti San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderson Silva.
San keeps the fight on the outside.
San throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance.
San lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San. Silva shrugs it off though.
San lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! San takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Silva falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yan Ti San!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percy Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good knees
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percy Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striking swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
Prime buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Striking swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prime tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Striking is able to avoid easily.
Prime throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Striking dives in and grabs Prime's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prime pushes down on Striking's head and hops out.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime lands with a straight right. Striking didn't see that one coming.
Striking moves out of range of the body kick.
Striking misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Striking.
Prime takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Prime keeps Striking at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Striking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prime throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prime throws a leg kick but Striking checks it.
Prime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striking.
Striking has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prime.
A clash of legs there as Striking blocks the low kick.
Striking throws a lazy body kick
and Prime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prime.
Prime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Striking is defending well for now.
Prime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Striking is defending well for now.
Prime throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Prime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Striking blocking some punches.
Prime tries to work over Striking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime working Striking over with knees to the body.
Striking jumps guard but Prime stands there with Striking around his waist. Striking gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Percy Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappler Striking.
Prime lands a knee to the body.
Prime using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Striking.
Prime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Striking jumps guard.
Prime wants to pass the guard but Striking is keeping the position.
Prime trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Prime controlling from the top position.
Striking working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Striking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Striking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Striking looks gassed!
Striking keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Striking gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prime is on top in guard.
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Striking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prime wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
Striking 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percy Prime dominated that 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.
A shot to the body from Striking misses
and Prime counters with a straight right hand.
Striking shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prime as he jumps to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Striking checks a leg kick.
Striking takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striking on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prime. Prime obviously looking to wear him down.
Striking throws a shot from downtown. Prime moves away and avoids it.
Prime is looking to score with low kicks.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Prime throws a leg kick which misses Striking's front leg but catches the back leg as Striking tries to avoid it.
Striking scores with a hook to the body. Prime takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striking.
Prime misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prime. Prime obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Prime as Striking shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Striking checks a leg kick.
Prime is looking to chop away at Striking's legs.
Striking looks to score with a jab to the body but Prime is just out of range.
Striking moves out of range of the leg kick from Prime.
Prime is looking to slow Striking down with leg kicks.
Striking jabs at Prime's body.
Prime dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Striking. That did some damage!
Prime buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prime cracks the inside of Striking's front leg.
Striking ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Some bone on bone action there as Striking checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a leg kick which misses Striking's front leg but catches the back leg as Striking tries to avoid it.
Prime tries to clinch but Striking is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prime.
Striking blocks a low kick nicely.
Striking thows a body shot but no joy.
Striking misses with a takedown attempt - Prime sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Percy Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappler Striking.
Prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Percy Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prime attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prime throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Prime misses with a shot to the body
and Striking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Prime as Striking shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime scoring well with a low kick there.
Percy Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime pivots, looking for a leg kick but Striking is out of range and Prime settles back down.
Striking thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striking tries a low kick but Prime avoids it.
Striking's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prime catches Striking with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Striking is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prime rather than just go for the knockout.
Striking with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prime to score with a decent uppercut.
Prime scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prime clinches.
Striking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prime blocks a body shot from Striking.
Striking looking to stall.
Prime tries to work over Striking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Prime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime lands an elbow inside that Striking shrugs off.
Striking tries to pull guard but Prime won't allow it.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Striking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Prime.
Prime lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Prime.
Prime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Striking is defending well for now.
Striking tries to pull guard but Prime holds him up against the cage and eventually Striking drops back down to his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Prime.
Prime stalling the fight.
Prime cracks Striking with a nice body shot.
Striking is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Prime.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Prime obliges.
Prime avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percy Prime dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to de liver by Prime. Beautiful body shot.
Prime throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prime lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Striking misses.
Prime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prime scores with a three punch combo!
A low kick from Prime is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prime lands a nice shot that snaps Striking's head back.
Good leg kick by Prime there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prime turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Striking misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Striking checks a leg kick.
Prime connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prime chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prime throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prime tries a head kick but it misses.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch but Striking swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prime closes the distance but Striking moves to the side
and Striking counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Striking takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime throws a solid leg kick but Striking takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prime.
Percy Prime is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Striking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime.
Prime throws a low kick but it's checked well by Striking.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Striking moves away and avoids it.
Prime walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Striking checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Striking tries to land a leg kick but Prime saw it coming and moves away.
Striking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Prime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prime lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prime misses with a hook.
Prime throws a low kick but Striking avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking blocks a leg kick.
Prime thuds his right hand into Striking's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prime throws a series of punches but Striking avoids them all with ease.
Prime finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Prime thows a leg kick but Striking checks it
and Striking counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Striking throwing strikes from guard but Prime blocks nicely.
Striking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prime wants to sweep here but Striking controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking passes Prime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Striking looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Striking lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Striking lands a nice short elbow.
Striking works his foot free and advances to mount.
Striking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prime can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime wants to control but Striking is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Grappler Striking just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Striking thows a body shot but no joy.
Prime throws a leg kick that misses.
Prime throws a sloppy head kick and Striking moves out of range easily.
A jab from Striking misses.
Striking with a jab.
Prime throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prime motions for Striking to come forward. Prime throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striking throws a chopping leg kick but Prime manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Striking fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prime checks it well.
Striking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prime was well out of range. Poor timing from Striking.
Prime pivots, looking for a leg kick but Striking is out of range and Prime settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime checks a low kick from Striking.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Striking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prime throws a leg kick but Striking sees it coming and moves out of range.
Prime throws a leg kick
and Striking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prime fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Striking checks it well.
Striking looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Prime is predictable there
and Striking counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Striking wants to pass the guard but Prime is keeping the position.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Striking manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prime works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prime in particular looking to stall.
Striking is staying active underneath Prime, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Striking works his way to full guard. Good work.
Striking keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Striking is looking for a triangle but Prime pushes his legs off easily.
Striking is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime 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.
Prime wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
Prime preventing the sweep.
Prime trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Prime won't allow Striking to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prime trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
Striking is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prime is aware though and is defending well.
Prime looking to pass the guard.
Prime wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striking blocks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Striking blocks a head kick by Prime.
Prime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Prime tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Striking counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Striking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Striking is looking to take a break and control but Prime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prime trying to control but Striking postures up.
Grappler Striking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prime is just riding it out for now. Striking eventually gives up the hold.
Prime desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Striking is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
Prime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prime wants to sweep here but Striking controlling him for the moment.
Prime working a defensive guard here.
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.
Striking wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Prime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Striking throws a strike but Prime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Prime preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Striking swats away the attempt to clinch by Prime.
Prime misses with a body punch
enabling Striking to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime throws a head kick but Striking moves out of range.
Striking shoots for a double leg takedown but Prime sprawls well. He's pushed Striking's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Prime throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prime feints and then cracks Striking's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striking down.
Striking thows a leg kick but Prime checks it
and Prime counters with a slapping leg kick.
Prime throws and low kick but Striking moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prime.
The fighters circling - Prime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striking checks a leg kick.
Prime tries to work over Striking's front leg with a kick but Striking checks it.
Nice shot lands for Prime.
Prime misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prime, right into the meat.
Striking throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prime misses with a head kick.
Striking ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grappler Striking.
I think Striking 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Percy Prime retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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