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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and F Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, F Unit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Unit circles away.
Unit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Unit sprawls well.
Unit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Unit is controlling the pace.
I looks like Unit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Unit is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Unit controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unit is working away from the top position though.
Unit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Unit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unit thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Unit controlling the action here.
Unit wants to stand up but Gomez manages to regain full guard.
Unit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Unit is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez has a closed guard, preventing Unit from standing up.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Unit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomez is proving hard to escape from.
Unit stands up from Gomez's guard - Unit perhaps looking for a knockout.
Unit scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, F Unit just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Unit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Unit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Unit wants to stand but Gomez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Unit stands up from Gomez's guard - Unit perhaps looking for a knockout.
Unit throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Christian Gomez has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unit.
Gomez tries to keep at a distance but Unit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
F Unit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Gomez's cut.
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.
Unit jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Unit does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Gomez blocks the low kick.
Unit throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Unit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Unit tries a head kick but it misses.
Unit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Unit delivers a nice body kick.
Unit has managed to clinch.
Unit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Unit advances position into side control!
Unit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomez to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit is looking to clinch.
Unit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Unit lands a high kick!
Unit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unit closes the distance and clinches.
Unit gets control of Gomez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Unit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Unit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Unit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, F Unit just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unit clinches with his opponent.
Unit scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
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.
Unit breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unit.
Nice body kick there by Unit.
Unit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gomez to the mat! Gomez manages to get full guard.
Unit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Unit stands up from Gomez's guard - Unit perhaps looking for a knockout.
F Unit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Unit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unit dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Unit's head and hops out.
Unit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomez's hands.
Unit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
F Unit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Gomez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Unit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomez is letting Unit control him for a moment.
Unit working the body and head with strikes.
Unit takes a little break here. Gomez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomez wants to control but Unit postures up.
Unit controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Unit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomez's sensitive parts.
Unit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unit scoring well with a low kick there.
F Unit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Unit controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Unit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Unit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Unit wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit slows the pace down in half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, F Unit just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomez did well to prevent Unit getting side control.
Unit trying to control the pace.
F Unit has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Unit is taking a breather. Gomez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Unit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Christian Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unit throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Unit wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
F Unit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... F Unit!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between OH KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, OH KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray shoots for a takedown but KO saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KO lands a big right hand that sends Pray crashing to the mat! KO stays standing though and waves Pray back to his feet!
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KO looks to throw the jab but Pray is out of range.
Pray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KO but KO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pray looks for a takedown but KO sprawls well.
OH KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
KO cracks Pray with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). OH KO!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Williams looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Sanders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanders, as that shot connected.
Sanders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders connects with a nice cross there... Williams is looking wobbly and Sanders recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Williams to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Sanders jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Sanders!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. . kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Hardin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Campbell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardin did well to prevent Campbell getting side control.
Hardin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campbell prevents Hardin from standing back up.
Campbell throwing shots but Hardin is blocking nicely.
Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardin tries to kick Campbell off but Campbell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Campbell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardin is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin keeps working.
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell drops an elbow to the side of Hardin's head.
Hardin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campbell is working away from the top position though.
Campbell working over Hardin with some ground and pound. Hardin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin pushes Campbell off looking to stand but Campbell dives back in and keeps control.
Hardin looks gassed!
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Campbell working over Hardin with some ground and pound. Hardin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campbell lands a nice short elbow.
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Hardin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
Hardin is trying to stand.
Campbell prevents Hardin from improving his position.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campbell is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Campbell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campbell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardin wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell slows the pace down in half guard.
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campbell lands a nice short elbow.
Hardin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardin is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardin is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
Hardin trying to get back to full guard but Campbell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hardin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin is trying to escape the mount.
Campbell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Campbell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hardin looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Campbell looking to secure an arm triangle but Hardin defends it well.
Campbell looking to finish Hardin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hardin!
Campbell lands with some strikes.
Campbell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardin is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Campbell 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.
Campbell gets a takedown into half guard.
Campbell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Campbell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hardin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Campbell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Campbell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hardin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell with good strikes from the mount here!
Campbell trying to control but Hardin is having none of it.
Campbell with shots to the head and body - Hardin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Campbell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hardin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardin is bucking up trying to escape but Campbell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Campbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Campbell lands a big elbow.
Hardin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell landing shots from mount.
Hardin is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell raining down shots from the mount!
Campbell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Campbell lands with some strikes.
Richard Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell looking to finish Hardin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hardin!
Campbell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Campbell with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardin wants to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Hardin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Campbell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hardin taking shots to the head.
Campbell has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardin's face.
Hardin tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hardin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Campbell has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardin's face.
Campbell looking to control but Hardin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Campbell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Campbell prevents Hardin from getting the reversal.
Campbell is landing with some decent strikes but Hardin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardin can do to turn this around?
Hardin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Campbell working the ground and pound effectively.
Campbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Campbell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Campbell with shots to the head and body - Hardin looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell avoids the attempt from Hardin to control.
Hardin is desperately trying to improve his position but Campbell has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Campbell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Campbell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hardin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Campbell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hardin can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Campbell tries for a kimura but Hardin is defending well.
Campbell working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardin is trying to work for a sweep but Campbell has mounted him!
Hardin tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell working Hardin over with strikes here.
Campbell landing strikes from the mount.
Hardin is working to get back to half guard.
Campbell is landing with some decent strikes but Hardin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Campbell unloading with bombs!
Hardin is bucking up trying to escape but Campbell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hardin is trying to escape the mount.
You get the feeling that Hardin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Campbell working Hardin over with strikes here.
Campbell is landing with some decent strikes but Hardin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Campbell.
Campbell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Campbell landing strikes from the mount and Hardin is in trouble!
Hardin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Campbell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hardin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hardin!
Campbell looking to control.
Hardin thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardin thows a big elbow that misses.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Hardin pushes his legs off easily.
Hardin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to strike off his back.
Hardin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Campbell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Campbell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Campbell!
Campbell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campbell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hardin is looking to get back to his feet here but Campbell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hardin's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell controlling well, preventing Hardin from escaping the position.
Campbell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hardin to escape the position.
Campbell softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hardin wants to get back to his feet.
Hardin is in bad spot here.
Campbell cracks Hardin with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hardin from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Campbell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hardin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hardin is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Campbell clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hardin to see if he's OK.
Campbell lands a few punches from side control.
Campbell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hardin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hardin is looking to reverse the position.
Hardin taking a bit of punishment here - Campbell scoring with strikes.
Hardin pushes Campbell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Campbell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hardin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Campbell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Campbell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hardin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Campbell scoring with strikes but Hardin is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardin wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Campbell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hardin looks a forlorn figure.
Campbell dominating with strikes here.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Campbell with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardin is in a horrible position here. Campbell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell trying to control but Hardin is having none of it.
Hardin working to try and regain half guard.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardin is trying to escape the mount.
Hardin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin wants to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell landing punches.
Campbell with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardin gets back to half guard.
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardin defending well though.
Campbell working over Hardin with some ground and pound. Hardin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardin wants to get back to his feet.
Campbell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campbell drops an elbow to the side of Hardin's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Hardin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campbell is working away from the top position though.
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.
Hardin tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Hardin gets caught flat footed, as Campbell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campbell is working Hardin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Campbell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campbell tries to get out of the position.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campbell dives on top into guard.
Campbell stops Hardin from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Campbell had his way with Jack Hardin in that round.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hardin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardin trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
Campbell prevents Hardin from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Campbell.
Hardin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell lands strikes from half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Campbell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campbell is nestled in close to Hardin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardin is looking to escape.
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
Hardin tries to kick Campbell off in order to stand up. Campbell Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hardin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Campbell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hardin is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardin is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
Campbell unloading with bombs!
Campbell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Campbell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Campbell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Campbell lands a heavy elbow.
Campbell landing punches.
Hardin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin is looking to get to half guard.
Campbell raining down shots from the mount!
Campbell with shots to the head and body - Hardin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Campbell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hardin?
Hardin wants to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Hardin is bucking up trying to escape but Campbell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hardin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardin wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
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.
Campbell dominating with strikes here.
Campbell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Campbell landing shots from mount.
Jack Hardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell won't let Hardin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Campbell looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Campbell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richard Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campbell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:43
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:43
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Campbell!
Richard Campbell is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frightey McScared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frightey McScared has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frightey McScared!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McScared.
Hogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on McScared's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hogan in side control, throwing shots but McScared defends.
Hogan tries to score with some ground and pound. McScared controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McScared tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McScared is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hogan tries to score with some ground and pound. McScared controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McScared is trying to buck Hogan off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McScared looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McScared connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScared lands a left and a right that send Hogan crashing to the mat, dazed. McScared thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan looks gassed!
Hogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McScared sprawls well initially but Hogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McScared is trying to stand.
Hogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is nestled in close to McScared, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hogan prevents McScared from standing back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McScared wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McScared wants to get back to his feet.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by McScared.
McScared lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McScared lands a two punch combo.
Hogan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScared misses with a jab, cross combination.
McScared lands a with a good body shot.
McScared is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McScared misses with a wild combination.
Hogan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McScared wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Hogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McScared is trying to control but can't.
McScared looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McScared as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from McScared.
Hogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McScared is looking for a sweep.
Hogan wants to control but McScared is keeping him busy.
Hogan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McScared is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McScared on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McScared tries to get out of the position.
Hogan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McScared tries to bench press Hogan off him but Hogan keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McScared stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McScared wants it to stay on the feet.
Frightey McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
McScared lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by McScared.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McScared throws a one two combo.
Hogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McScared avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frightey McScared dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
That's time! McScared's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McScared with a hook.
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McScared knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McScared takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McScared tries to buck Hogan off but Hogan is having none of it.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but McScared is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan lands a nice forearm strike.
Hogan working the body and head with strikes.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hogan.
McScared tries to improve position but can't.
Hogan working the ground and pound.
McScared is trying to improve his position.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hogan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McScared is avoiding damage well.
Hogan in side control, throwing shots but McScared defends.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McScared moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McScared lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frightey McScared is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McScared lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Frightey McScared is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScared throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScared scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from McScared.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
McScared looks to land a combination. Hogan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hogan looks for a takedown but McScared sprawls well.
McScared is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScared scores with the left hand. Hogan knows he should have avoided that one.
McScared throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McScared wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScared has hold of Hogan's hands but Hogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McScared pushes Hogan off looking to stand but Hogan dives back in and keeps control.
Hogan working over McScared with some ground and pound. McScared looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hogan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McScared defending well though.
Hogan wants to take a breather but McScared is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from McScared.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but McScared shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frightey McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McScared sprawls well initially but Hogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McScared is just riding it out for now. Hogan eventually gives up the hold.
McScared on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McScared's head.
Hogan prevents McScared from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Hogan.
Hogan working over McScared with some ground and pound. McScared looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McScared is trying to stand.
Hogan slips a nice elbow through McScared's hands, connecting with McScared's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but McScared is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frightey McScared will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
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.
McScared slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McScared scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McScared scores with a hook.
McScared connects with a single shot there.
McScared keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McScared looks for the body kick but Hogan saw that one coming.
No joy there for McScared, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McScared misses with the combination.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan stops McScared from getting back to his feet.
McScared trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hogan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McScared!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Hogan.
Hogan dominating with strikes here.
McScared is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hogan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hogan working McScared over with strikes here.
Hogan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McScared has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hogan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee warns McScared that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hogan landing strikes from the mount and McScared is in trouble!
Hogan punching from mount but McScared doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hogan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McScared sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McScared desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McScared keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McScared defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScared is trying to stand up here but Hogan is controlling him well.
McScared on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hogan seems to be working for a kimura but McScared defends the submission attempt.
Hulk Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hogan walks into a stiff left hand from McScared.
Hogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McScared is fending him off so far but Hogan persists. Nope, McScared circles away and we're back to standing.
Frightey McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
McScared cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McScared tries to land a front kick but Hogan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McScared throws a right hand that Hogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hogan also avoids with ease.
Hogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McScared!
McScared really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McScared is surviving well by controlling Hogan's body position as best he can.
McScared is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hogan landing punches.
McScared wants to control but Hogan is having none of it.
Hogan landing shots from mount.
McScared tries to hold on but Hogan postures up.
Hogan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hulk Hogan just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McScared looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McScared lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McScared throws a wild body kick that Hogan sees coming a mile off.
McScared misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Hogan with that takedown attempt.
McScared missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but McScared sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McScared's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McScared duly obliges.
Frightey McScared is winning the standup battle so far.
McScared keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogan is defended easily by McScared.
Frightey McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McScared's waist but McScared gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McScared lands a two punch combo.
McScared misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared swinging wilding here.
McScared gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McScared looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McScared works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McScared utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but McScared has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McScared throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McScared smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScared misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan.
Hogan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McScared takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hogan in side control, throwing shots but McScared defends.
McScared is trying to get back to his feet.
McScared is trying to get back to half guard.
Hogan scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McScared knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hogan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McScared works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McScared does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McScared throws a right and a left that both miss.
McScared keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Hogan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McScared scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McScared lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McScared.
Hogan drives through with a takedown into guard.
McScared wants to stand up but Hogan is controlling him.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McScared trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McScared's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frightey McScared will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from McScared does no damage.
McScared works Hogan's body with a nice hook.
Hogan blocks a leg kick.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McScared.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McScared tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McScared to the ground. McScared escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McScared misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogan has a takedown stuffed.
Hogan needs to keep his hands up - McScared had a free shot at his head there.
McScared dips to his left and cracks Hogan with an uppercut!
Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McScared swivels and escapes.
Frightey McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
McScared misses with the combination.
McScared scores with a one two! Hogan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McScared keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hogan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McScared leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McScared jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McScared looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
McScared tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McScared throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McScared throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. McScared tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McScared manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McScared throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch but McScared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McScared napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is chipping away with strikes.
Hogan working the ground and pound.
Hogan cracks McScared with a big right hand but McScared just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hogan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McScared is not content to let Hogan control the position.
McScared is trying to buck Hogan off.
Hogan cracks McScared with a big elbow.
McScared is trying to buck Hogan off.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McScared is trying to defend but Hogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan thows a huge punch but McScared dodges it nicely.
McScared looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McScared trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Hogan.
McScared tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
Hogan is keen to just control but McScared is a slippery customer.
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.
Hogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hogan is looking for a kimura but McScared is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hogan to get the leverage.
McScared keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McScared looks like he's trying to stand up.
McScared is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogan tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from McScared. No joy for Hogan on that attempt.
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frightey McScared is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McScared lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McScared will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hulk Hogan.
I think McScared has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frightey McScared!
Frightey McScared is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunders comes into the arena with Johnny Thunders - Chinese Rocks blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Thunders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunders.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fox throws a series of punches but Thunders moves out of range.
Thunders shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thunders fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Fox finds it's way through Thunders's defenses.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox throws a right and a left that Thunders avoids nicely.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fox was covering up waiting for the punch and Thunders finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Thunders from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thunders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thunders is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fox kicks Thunders off and gets to his feet.
Thunders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Thunders. Thunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Thunders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thunders shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Thunders is breathing heavily.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thunders avoids the head kick by Fox.
Fox throws a one two combo.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Thunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox swinging wilding here.
Fox works over Thunders's head and body with a nice combination.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Thunders looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox looks to land a combination but Thunders avoids it well.
Fox misses with the combination.
Thunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Fox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox has managed to clinch.
Thunders tries to pull guard but Fox won't allow it.
Thunders tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thunders is defended easily by Fox.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thunders.
Fox looks for the body kick but Thunders saw that one coming.
Fox throws a series of punches but Thunders moves out of range.
Fox works over Thunders's head and body with a nice combination.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Thunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox throws a combination. Thunders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thunders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Fox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fox stalks Thunders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thunders's face. Thunders staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Fox misses with the combination.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Fox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Thunders blocks a head kick by Fox.
Fox throws a series of punches but Thunders moves out of range.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Thunders or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox which made him look bad.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fox swinging wilding here.
Thunders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fox throws a right hand that Thunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunders also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fox duly obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox moves into range and clinches up with Thunders.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox instigates a clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fox throws a series of strikes that have Thunders backpedaling.
Johnny Thunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thunders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fox looks to land a combination but Thunders avoids it well.
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Thunders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thunders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thunders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fox stalks Thunders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thunders's face. Thunders staggers backwards, shaken.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Thunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox throws a series of punches but Thunders moves out of range.
Thunders shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Thunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Fox jabs Thunders right on the nose. Thunders blinks but takes it well.
Fox throws a right hand that Thunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunders also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunders closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Thunders pushes Fox against the ropes but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fox.
Fox throws a one two combo.
Thunders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Steve Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox tries to bum rush Thunders with a series of wild strikes but Thunders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunders shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thunders is rocked!
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Thunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fox throws a one two combo.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot by Fox.
Fox throws a combination. Thunders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thunders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Fox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fox lands a hook that stumbles Thunders back into the ropes. Fox follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Thunders to the canvas! Fox pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Thunders has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steve Fox!
Steve Fox is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evander Hollyfield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Hollyfield shoots in.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hollyfield!
Hollyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Hollyfield gets back to half guard.
Hollyfield flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hollyfield trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Hollyfield is looking to improve his position.
Clay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hollyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hollyfield works to full guard.
Clay wants to stand but Hollyfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hollyfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollyfield misses with a takedown attempt - Clay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clay misses with a kick to the body.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clay throws a right hand that Hollyfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollyfield also avoids with ease.
No luck for Hollyfield with that takedown attempt.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Hollyfield.
Clay throws a series of punches but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollyfield slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Clay misses with a two punch combination.
Clay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clay throws a right hand that Hollyfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollyfield also avoids with ease.
Clay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hollyfield.
Clay looks to land a combination but Hollyfield avoids it well.
Hollyfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clay.
Clay misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay throwing shots but Hollyfield is blocking nicely.
Hollyfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hollyfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hollyfield trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
Clay wants to stand but Hollyfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hollyfield throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hollyfield 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.
Hollyfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay throws a series of punches but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollyfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Clay both land. Nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hollyfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clay throws a combination that misses
letting Hollyfield counter with a right hand.
Clay misses with a combination
and Hollyfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Cassius Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollyfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hollyfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hollyfield working for a triangle but Clay defends it easily.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay postures up in Hollyfield's guard and throws a big left but Hollyfield blocks it.
Hollyfield 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hollyfield trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clay!
Hollyfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hollyfield working for a guillotine from mount but Clay is in no mood to give up.
Clay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clay tries to get out of the position.
Hollyfield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clay tries to reverse the position but Hollyfield maintains control.
Hollyfield looking to control but Clay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hollyfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hollyfield lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hollyfield.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters with a low kick, right behind Clay 's knee.
Clay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clay throws a combination that misses
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay misses with a combination
and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hollyfield decides to pull guard.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay postures up.
Hollyfield pushes Clay off and gets back to his feet.
Hollyfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hollyfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay which made him look bad.
Clay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassius Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hollyfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Hollyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Clay misses with a double jab
and Hollyfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
Clay misses with a combination
and Hollyfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassius Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollyfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Clay throws a combination that misses
and Hollyfield counters with a left to the body.
Clay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clay leaves Hollyfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Hollyfield.
Hollyfield shoots in for a double leg but Clay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hollyfield drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Hollyfield is looking for a triangle here but Clay uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Clay tries for a kimura but Hollyfield is defending well.
Hollyfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clay off and has taken his back!
Clay has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hollyfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hollyfield looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Clay tries to escape the position.
Hollyfield throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hollyfield misses with a punch to the head.
Hollyfield missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hollyfield missing with punches from the back.
Hollyfield missing with strikes.
Hollyfield missing with punches from the back.
Hollyfield tries to keep control of the position but Clay is staying busy.
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.
Hollyfield throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hollyfield is controlling the position but Clay somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hollyfield fails with the takedown
and Clay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hollyfield's guard.
Hollyfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hollyfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is looking to stand up but Hollyfield won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Hollyfield really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hollyfield closes the distance but Clay moves to the side
and Clay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hollyfield wants to get back to full guard.
Hollyfield punching from the bottom.
Clay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hollyfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hollyfield trying to control the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hollyfield closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clay throws a right and a left that Hollyfield avoids nicely.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Clay.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clay sprawls well. Clay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hollyfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Clay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollyfield counters with a nice kick to the body.
Clay misses with a double jab
and Hollyfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Hollyfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clay counters by clinching up.
Hollyfield slows down the pace here.
Hollyfield prevents Clay from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clay misses with a double jab
and Hollyfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollyfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hollyfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollyfield wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Hollyfield controlling from the top position.
Hollyfield wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clay sprawls well. Clay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hollyfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Hollyfield.
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.
Nice body kick there by Hollyfield.
Clay swinging wilding here.
Hollyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay misses with a combination
and Hollyfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hollyfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evander Hollyfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollyfield uses his free foot to push down on Clay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay tries to hold on but Hollyfield pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Hollyfield dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hollyfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Clay sprawls well. He's pushed Hollyfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clay misses with a double jab
and Hollyfield counters with a good, hard body kick but Clay shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hollyfield.
Clay misses with a series of wild punches.
Clay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollyfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollyfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay but Clay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Hollyfield.
Clay slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollyfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollyfield counters with a nice body kick.
Hollyfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hollyfield needs to keep his hands up - Clay had a free shot at his head there.
Clay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clay.
Hollyfield has a takedown stuffed.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollyfield.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Clay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollyfield clinches.
Clay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clay can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hollyfield ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hollyfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay wanted to stand there but Hollyfield had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hollyfield trying to control the position.
Clay trying to control but Hollyfield is working from the bottom.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hollyfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Hollyfield's legs - danger averted.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hollyfield on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is trying to keep Clay in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollyfield counters with an outside leg kick.
Hollyfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollyfield counters with a nice body kick.
Clay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Hollyfield gets a clinch.
Clay stops a takedown attempt from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a body punch.
Clay wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollyfield won't allow it.
Hollyfield is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clay has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
Hollyfield pulls Clay into guard.
Clay tries to stand but Hollyfield is controlling from the bottom.
Hollyfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard.
Hollyfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clay working for a triangle but Hollyfield defends it easily.
Clay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hollyfield defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Hollyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollyfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Hollyfield!
Evander Hollyfield is the new light heavyweight champion!
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