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APF 22 - Volcano PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubbi Morthens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Swick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Swick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubbi Morthens!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morthens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morthens gets control of Swick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morthens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morthens has a closed guard, preventing Swick from standing up.
Swick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morthens on the ground.
Morthens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morthens is proving hard to escape from.
Morthens trying to keep a closed guard but Swick is proving a slippery customer.
Morthens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morthens is working an open guard so Swick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Swick throws a right hand that Morthens ducks under and follows up with a left that Morthens also avoids with ease.
Morthens fails with a takedown attempt.
Swick tries a head kick but it misses.
Morthens slips a jab and a cross from Swick.
Swick misses with a two punch combination.
Swick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morthens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morthens shoots in looking for a takedown. Swick tries to sprawl out of it but Morthens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubbi Morthens.
Swick gets a clinch.
Swick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swick tries to bum rush Morthens with a series of wild strikes but Morthens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swick slaps away a takedown attempt from Morthens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morthens fails with the takedown.
Morthens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morthens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morthens looks gassed!
Morthens won't let Swick get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Morthens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You get the feeling that Swick really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Swick avoids a series of strikes thrown by Morthens.
Morthens wants to finish this one by submission but Swick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morthens.
Swick tries to buck Morthens off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morthens is stalling here but it's allowed Swick to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swick is trying to stand.
Morthens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morthens prevents Swick from standing back up.
Morthens seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morthens dodges the punch combination from Swick.
Swick misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Morthens with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Swick.
Morthens fails to land the takedown.
Morthens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morthens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swick. That one must have hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swick. Morthens shrugs it off though.
Swick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swick misses with a wild combination.
Morthens slips a jab and a cross from Swick.
Swick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 Mike Swick 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.
Morthens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swick sprawls well. Swick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morthens gets slowly back to his feet.
Swick forces Morthens back against the cage and clinches.
Swick breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morthens.
Swick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Swick lands a jab-cross combination.
Swick throws a nice head kick!
Morthens tries to clinch but Swick moves out of range.
Morthens is breathing heavily.
Morthens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swick clinches up with Morthens and pushes him back against the cage.
Swick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swick throws a good cross that connects.
Swick throws a sloppy head kick and Morthens moves out of range easily.
Swick's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Swick duly obliges.
Swick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swick lands a jab.
Swick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morthens, pushing him back against the cage.
Swick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swick clinches.
Swick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morthens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Swick.
Swick scores with a one two! Morthens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Swick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morthens avoids the head kick by Swick.
Swick scores with a three punch combo!
Mike Swick is winning the standup battle so far.
Swick scores with a nice head shot.
Mike Swick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swick throws a head kick that half lands.
Swick feints and then cracks Morthens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morthens down.
Swick moves into the clinch.
Swick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swick scores with a one two! Morthens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swick throws a series of punches but Morthens moves out of range.
Swick throws a sloppy head kick and Morthens moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick throws a series of punches but Morthens avoids them all with ease.
Morthens misses with a takedown attempt - Swick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubbi Morthens.
Swick throws a series of punches but Morthens avoids them all with ease.
Swick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morthens looks for a takedown but Swick sprawls well.
Swick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morthens circles away quickly and effectively.
Swick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swick moves into range and clinches up with Morthens.
Swick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swick breaks from the clinch.
That's four 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.
Morthens dodges the punch combination from Swick.
Swick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morthens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swick lands a high kick!
Swick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swick has closed the distance and engaged Morthens in a clinch.
Morthens tries to pull guard but Swick won't allow it.
Swick breaks from the clinch.
Mike Swick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morthens shoots in and drives through. Swick sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morthens's head backwards.
Morthens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Swick misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Swick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Morthens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swick leaves Morthens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Swick stuffs the takedown.
Mike Swick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubbi Morthens.
Swick has closed the distance and engaged Morthens in a clinch.
Swick breaks the clinch.
Swick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morthens shoots in for a takedown but Swick shows good takedown defense.
Swick instigates a clinch.
Morthens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morthens fails to pull guard.
Swick breaks the clinch.
Morthens blocks a head kick by Swick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morthens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swick.
Swick looks to land a combination but Morthens avoids it well.
Swick throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Swick.
Swick misses with a head kick.
Swick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Swick!
Swick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swick misses with the combination.
Swick misses with a few strikes there.
Swick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morthens circles away quickly and effectively.
Morthens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morthens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swick.
Morthens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Swick to the mat! Swick manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Swick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morthens throwing strikes but missing.
Morthens prevents Swick from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck for Morthens with that takedown attempt.
Swick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morthens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morthens in side control, throwing shots but Swick defends.
Morthens tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swick wants to get back to his feet but Morthens drags him back down.
Morthens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morthens tries for a kimura but Swick is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mike Swick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morthens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Swick dodges the ground and pound from Morthens.
Bubbi Morthens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swick is pushing Morthens's head away, looking to escape. Morthens manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Swick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Swick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alec Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Victory. 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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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alec Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malfoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malfoy.
Jones feints and then cracks Malfoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malfoy down.
A left lands for Malfoy.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Malfoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malfoy thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Malfoy moves away and avoids it.
Malfoy walks into a left hand.
Duke Malfoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malfoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malfoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malfoy looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malfoy is keeping the position for now.
Malfoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malfoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malfoy is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malfoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malfoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malfoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malfoy wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malfoy ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Malfoy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malfoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Malfoy.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Malfoy lands a knee to the head.
Malfoy misses with a knee strike.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malfoy.
Malfoy cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Malfoy has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malfoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malfoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Malfoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malfoy lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid body kick from Malfoy.
Malfoy scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malfoy.
Malfoy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malfoy.
Jones is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Malfoy has cracked Jones with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Malfoy lands another huge swinging hook and Jones tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jones, before Malfoy can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duke Malfoy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Wreaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Wreaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Fly!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wreaver cracks Fly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wreaver finish him?
It looks like Butter Fly has been cut.
Fly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Wreaver! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marc Wreaver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Joe!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrenton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrenton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrenton.
It looks like Big Joe has been cut.
Wrenton throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Wrenton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrenton.
Joe gets a clinch.
Joe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wrenton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Wrenton has Joe pressed against the cage, preventing Joe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Wrenton sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt - Wrenton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adin Wrenton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Joe.
Wrenton throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Wrenton misses with a looping left.
Wrenton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wrenton misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrenton scores with a jab.
Wrenton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Wrenton sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe looks gassed!
Joe walks into a straight right hand from Wrenton.
A big right from Wrenton misses.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrenton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adin Wrenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrenton misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Wrenton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wrenton is fending him off so far but Joe persists. Nope, Wrenton circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Big Joe's cut even more.
Joe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wrenton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Joe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrenton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Wrenton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrenton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The cut above Big Joe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wrenton scores with a nice right hand.
Wrenton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Big Joe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Joe slips under a jab from Wrenton.
Wrenton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Joe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adin Wrenton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukus Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Science. Haas has chosen Drowning Pool's Bodies as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukus Haas!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
It looks like Lukus Haas has been cut.
Haas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haas somewhat.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haas's hands.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haas at a distance.
Haas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haas lands in his opponent's guard.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haas manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevenson has managed to get both his arms back between Haas's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson content to stall in guard here.
Haas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stevenson has picked Haas up and slammed him! Haas can't keep hold of the triangle and Stevenson manages to pass to side control!
Stevenson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haas looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Haas's face as Stevenson controls the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nick Stevenson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Haas wants to clinch.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevenson stuns Haas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Haas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nick Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson jabs at Haas's body.
Stevenson cracks Haas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Haas is rocked!
Stevenson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Haas out cold! Haas corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Flinston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flinston's entrance music is When it rains it pours. A fine choice. Troy Owens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
160 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Flinston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Owens!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flinston slips a jab from Owens.
Owens lands a left and a right that send Flinston crashing to the mat, dazed. Owens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Flinston is rocked!
It looks like Lloyd Flinston has been cut.
Owens throws out a loose jab but Flinston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Flinston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flinston looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Flinston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flinston is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flinston is stalling here. Owens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flinston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Owens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Flinston seems to have got his legs back now.
Owens stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.
Owens throws a combination that misses
and Flinston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flinston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.
Flinston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Owens tests Flinston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flinston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Flinston has double underhooks.
Flinston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flinston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Owens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Owens can't break the clinch.
Flinston tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lloyd Flinston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flinston breaks the clinch.
Flinston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flinston is breathing heavily.
Flinston dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flinston counters with a straight right hand.
Flinston closes the distance and pushes Owens back into the cage.
Owens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flinston has him pressed against the cage.
Flinston lands a right hand.
Owens stops a takedown attempt from Flinston.
Flinston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens is trying to force a seperation but Flinston has the dominant position.
Flinston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flinston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flinston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Flinston fails to land.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flinston breaks from the clinch.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
Flinston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Flinston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Flinston slips the punch.
Owens misses with a two punch combination.
Flinston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Owens is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Flinston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Owens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Flinston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Flinston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Owens hang on?
Owens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Owens manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Owens, under a barage of strikes from Flinston.
Owens won't allow Flinston to pass to mount.
Flinston prevents Owens from standing back up.
Owens has one foot on Flinston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Owens walks into a stiff left hand from Flinston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flinston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Owens is not content to let Flinston control the position.
Owens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Owens taking a bit of punishment here - Flinston scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Flinston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Owens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lloyd Flinston's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Owens misses.
Flinston dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Owens misses with a wild combination.
Owens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flinston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owens throws a lazy right hand but Flinston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owens swats away the attempt to clinch by Flinston.
Flinston scores with a decent looking hook.
Owens throws a sloppy body shot
and Flinston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flinston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flinston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Flinston is in close to Owens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Flinston from controlling successfully.
Flinston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Owens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flinston throwing strikes but missing.
Owens has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Flinston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Owens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Owens lands a nice hook to Flinston's body. Flinston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Owens misses with a double jab
and Flinston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flinston is looking to work some ground and pound but Owens has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flinston throws a strike but Owens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Owens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Owens wants to stand and escape but instead Flinston has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Owens wants to stand but Flinston is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flinston trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Flinston is looking to work some ground and pound but Owens has wrist control.
Flinston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Owens throws a lazy right hand but Flinston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Troy Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flinston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Owens's half guard.
Owens is trying to stand back up but Flinston is controlling him
Flinston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flinston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Owens is trying to stand.
Flinston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Owens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flinston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Owens on the ground.
Flinston wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flinston was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Flinston tries to close the distance and clinch but Owens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flinston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flinston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Flinston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lloyd Flinston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Owens looks to land a combination but Flinston avoids it well.
Flinston is looking to clinch.
Flinston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Flinston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Flinston.
A jab from Owens misses.
Nice straight punches there by Flinston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flinston.
Owens tries to bum rush Flinston with a series of wild strikes but Flinston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flinston lands with an overhand left.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flinston manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flinston lands with a straight right. Owens didn't see that one coming.
Troy Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flinston jabs at Owens's body.
Flinston slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Owens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flinston forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Owens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flinston effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Flinston fails to land.
Flinston manages to break the clinch.
Owens dips to his left and cracks Flinston with an uppercut!
Flinston gets a takedown into half guard.
Flinston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flinston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flinston works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flinston won't let Owens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flinston landing strikes from the mount and Owens is in trouble!
Flinston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flinston looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Owens taking shots to the head.
Flinston 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.
Lloyd Flinston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flinston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Flinston landing strikes from the mount.
Owens is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flinston throws some wild stikes that Owens manages to avoid easily.
Flinston scoring with strikes but Owens is staying in there.
Flinston lands a big elbow.
Flinston throwing strikes but Owens bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Owens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owens wants to stand but Flinston is controlling the position.
Flinstonis looking to pass into half guard but Owens pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Owens is in guard.
Owens is looking to stand up but Flinston won't let him.
Flinston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flinston tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flinston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flinston sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Owens is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Owens throws Flinston to one side and escapes!
Owens misses with the combination.
Flinston feints and as Owens raises his hands in defense, Flinston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Flinston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flinston 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Flinston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard Franke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Rumskib - Think Eyes Away blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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272 lbs
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240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerhard Franke!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franke.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Franke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Franke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franke wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Franke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franke working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Franke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to de liver by Franke. Beautiful body shot.
Franke misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Franke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Alex Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franke gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Franke has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Franke has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Franke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Franke keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Franke wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franke is keeping the position for now.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Franke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Franke counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Franke.
Franke works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Franke counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
letting Franke counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Franke regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Franke wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Franke wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franke lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerhard Franke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Franke counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Franke throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to wear down Franke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Franke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franke lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Franke knows he should have avoided that one.
Franke misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson takes a swing at Franke's ribcage but misses.
Franke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Franke works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Franke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a hook. Franke ducked under it nicely.
Franke misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Franke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gerhard Franke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Franke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Franke lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Franke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Franke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Franke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franke with a jab.
Franke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Franke.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Franke counters with a nice body shot.
Franke lands a slapping body shot.
Franke tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franke lands with a nice body punch.
Franke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Franke throws a good cross that connects.
Franke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Franke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franke lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Franke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Franke thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Franke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franke scores with a punch to the head.
Franke swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franke.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franke counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Franke looking to pass the guard.
Franke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Franke wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Franke trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Franke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franke did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson moves into full mount! Franke won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franke is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Franke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alex Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franke is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Franke is keeping the position.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franke is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerhard Franke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Franke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Franke punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Franke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson tries to bench press Franke off him but Franke keeps the position.
Franke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Franke wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Franke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Franke landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franke looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Franke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Franke wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Franke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franke prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franke cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Franke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Franke looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Franke's attempts to control the action.
Franke controlling his opponent.
Franke prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Franke keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franke keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throws the left hand but Franke avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Franke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerhard Franke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Franke counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Franke counters with a right hand to the body.
Alex Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Franke counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Franke connects with a single shot there.
Franke lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerhard Franke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franke 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerhard Franke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Massive Attack - One thought at a time. Putzillini has chosen Battle March Medley as his entrance music. James Scott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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186 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putzillini staying out of range there.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Putzillini is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Putzillini circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott cracks Putzillini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Putzillini slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Putzillini sprawls well. Putzillini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Putzillini moves away and avoids it.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Putzillini as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putzillini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott lands with a hook. Putzillini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putzillini.
Scott has Putzillini up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Putzillini can't fight it off and eventually Scott manages to take the fight to the floor. Putzillini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Putzillini working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putzillini is keeping the position for now.
Putzillini keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putzillini is on top in guard.
Putzillini trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Putzillini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scott, up you get!
Scott tries to clinch up but Putzillini circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putzillini.
Putzillini stuffs the takedown.
Putzillini lands a left and a right that send Scott crashing to the mat, dazed. Putzillini thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Scott throws the left hand but Putzillini avoids the punch easily.
Scott misses with a body punch
enabling Putzillini to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott is rocked!
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Putzillini throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Putzillini defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Scott misses.
Putzillini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Putzillini but Putzillini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Putzillini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Putzillini counters with a straight right hand.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Putzillini moves away and avoids it.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Putzillini moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Putzillini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Putzillini lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Putzillini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Putzillini misses with a wild body shot.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putzillini takes one on the button.
Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Putzillini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scott misses with a takedown attempt
and Putzillini counters with a straight right hand.
Putzillini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Putzillini.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Putzillini sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocky Putzillini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putzillini stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Putzillini cracks Scott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Putzillini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Scott to stand back up!
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Putzillini scores with a shot to the body.
Putzillini rushes Scott and presses him up against the cage.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Putzillini scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Putzillini.
Putzillini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putzillini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Putzillini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putzillini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Putzillini knocks Scott out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Putzillini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Webb's choice of entrance music: Hells Bells by AC/DC. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Jamison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb misses with an uppercut. Jamison saw that one coming.
Jamison cracks Webb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Jimmy Webb has been cut.
Jamison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Webb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Webb!
Webb is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Jamison there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Webb is trying desperately to improve position.
Jamison landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is working to get back to half guard.
Jamison pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jamison avoids the attempt from Webb to control.
Jamison thowing shots but they're missing.
Webb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jamison raining down shots from the mount!
Webb is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamison with shots to the head and body - Webb looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Webb?
Webb is in a horrible position here. Jamison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up Jimmy Webb's cut even more.
Webb regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamison.
Jamison is keen to just control but Webb is a slippery customer.
Webb is trying to get back to full guard.
Webb is not content to let Jamison control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison working over Webb with some ground and pound. Webb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Webb gets back to full guard.
Webb has his foot on Jamison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamison works his way back into a safe position though.
Webb looking to control.
Webb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Webb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb looks gassed!
Jamison wants to stand and escape but instead Webb has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webb scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webb throws and elbow that misses. Jamison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webb's guard. Nice move by Jamison!
Jamison postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Jamison trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamison defends it easily.
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.
Jamison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jamison with a nice head shot there.
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.
Webb manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jamison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Jamison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Webb's cut.
That's time! Jamison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Webb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jamison at a distance.
Webb ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Jamison gets a takedown into half guard.
Webb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Webb.
Webb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Webb looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jamison has picked Webb up and slammed him! Webb can't keep hold of the triangle and Jamison manages to pass to side control!
Webb is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jamison tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Webb tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mack Jamison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb is trying to control Jamison's posture but Jamison avoids it.
Jamison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison landing a few strikes.
Webb is trying to improve his position.
Jamison trying to control the position but Webb is working away.
Webb taking punishment in the form of punches.
Webb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jamison's best efforts.
Webb trying to control from the bottom.
Webb is looking to improve his position.
Jamison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Jamison.
Webb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking to control Jamison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Webb avoid being mounted?
Jamison is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Webb manages to get to full guard.
Jamison throws a strike but Webb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Webb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamison being controlled here, momentarily.
Jamison has his hands on Webb's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Webb wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Jamison is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jamison pulls Webb in close to prevent any damage.
Webb trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Jamison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Webb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jamison lands a nice shot that snaps Webb's head back.
Webb slips under a jab from Jamison.
Nice takedown defense from Jamison. No joy for Webb on that attempt.
Webb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Webb's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Webb duly obliges.
It looks like Mack Jamison has been cut.
Jamison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Webb does no damage.
Webb throws a right hand that Jamison ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamison also avoids with ease.
Webb shoots for a takedown but Jamison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Webb misses with a straight right.
Webb looks to throw the jab but Jamison is out of range.
Jamison lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb looks to land a combination but Jamison avoids it well.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jamison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Webb.
Jamison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Webb misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown. Jamison tries to sprawl out of it but Webb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jamison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mack Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Webb.
Jamison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webb's waist but Webb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jamison off to one side.
Webb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jamison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Webb.
Webb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jamison circles away quickly and effectively.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb throws a shot from downtown. Jamison moves away and avoids it.
Jamison swings for the body but Webb moves out of range.
Webb misses with a shot to the body
and Jamison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Jimmy Webb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jimmy Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Webb throws a right and a left that Jamison avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb swinging wilding here.
Webb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamison takes a swing at Webb's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Webb. No joy for Jamison on that attempt.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jamison moves out of range of the strikes.
Webb looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Webb is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Webb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamison.
Webb misses with a combination
and Jamison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Webb misses with a jab to the body
and Jamison counters with a stiff right hand.
Webb throws a body punch but Jamison moves out of range.
Webb takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
Jamison can't get the takedown.
Jamison breaks from the clinch.
Webb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Webb.
Jamison fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Webb does no damage.
Webb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jamison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jamison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Webb tries to bench press Jamison off him but Jamison keeps the position.
Jamison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jamison tries to score with some ground and pound. Webb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jamison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb dodges the ground and pound from Jamison.
Webb can't do much from the bottom here.
Webb sneaks back into half guard.
Jamison drops an elbow to the side of Webb's head.
Webb 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.
Jamison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Webb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Jamison clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Webb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jamison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Webb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamison counters with a nice body shot.
Jamison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Webb is trying to defend but Jamison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Webb is looking to improve his position.
Jamison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webb tries to roll over but Jamison keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Jamison seems content to control.
Jamison trying to pass the guard but Webb defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Webb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamison.
Jamison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webb on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison is nestled in close to Webb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jamison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Webb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jamison pushing down on Webb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Webb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jamison pulls his head out easily.
Webb is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Webb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Webb.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Webb looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jamison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jamison is trying to control the action in half guard but Webb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jamison working over Webb with some ground and pound. Webb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Webb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb wants to sweep here but Jamison controlling him for the moment.
Jamison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jamison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Webb is proving hard to escape from.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webb misses with a combination
and Jamison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Webb's guard.
Webb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jamison looking to pass the guard.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Webb keeping full guard, as Jamison tries to pass.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Webb working for a triangle but Jamison defends it easily.
Webb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamison defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Jamison had his way with Jimmy Webb in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Webb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jamison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jamison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Webb controls Jamison momentarily but Jamison frees himself.
Jamison won't allow Webb to sweep him here.
Webb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jamison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Webb.
Jamison tries to score with some ground and pound. Webb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison tries to score with some ground and pound. Webb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Webb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Webb struggling a bit here.
Webb is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jamison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Webb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jamison gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Webb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamison working the head with strikes.
Jamison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jamison working the head with strikes.
Jamison cracks Webb with a big right hand but Webb just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Webb is looking to regain half guard here but Jamison keeps moving and retains side control.
Jamison lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb tries to buck Jamison off but Jamison is having none of it.
Jamison lands an elbow.
Jamison lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Webb down.
Jamison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jamison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Webb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jamison scoring with punches from side control.
Jamison working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison landing strikes.
Webb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jamison is doing well to control the position and prevent Webb from advancing to side control.
Jamison gets full guard.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison 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.
Webb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
Webb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimmy Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Webb throwing strikes but missing.
Webb is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamison has wrist control.
Mack Jamison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamison pulls Webb in to control the position.
Jamison 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 fight!
Mack Jamison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jamison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Jamison!
Mack Jamison retains his heavyweight title!
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