G. I . MMA - 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes into the arena with shattered dreams blaring out of the sound system. steve Austin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Austin
vs
Buckley

187 cm
19
240 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

195 cm
21
260 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckley. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckley was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.

Austin gets caught flat footed, as Buckley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Austin is trying to keep Buckley in close.
Buckley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buckley on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buckley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buckley throws and elbow that misses. Austin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckley's guard. Nice move by Austin!
Buckley controlling Austin's posture.
Austin tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley pulls Austin in to control the position.
Buckley throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Buckley pulls Austin in close to prevent any damage.
Austin trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Austin closes the distance but Buckley moves to the side

and Buckley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Austin won't be happy with that.
A big shot lands for Buckley! That's hurt Austin! Will he recover? Buckley fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Buckley!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hunter Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Oliveira
vs
Jackson

188 cm
22
206 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
24
212 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head.

Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oliveira showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Oliveira's guard.

Oliveira looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.

Jackson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oliveira could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jackson has cracked it and Oliveira is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunter Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale comes to the cage accompanied by Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here. Robert Drysdale is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Drysdale
vs
Stevenson

192 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drysdale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stevenson is trying to defend but Drysdale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Drysdale is working for a kimura but Stevenson is defending it quite comfortably.

Drysdale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stevenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drysdale is working for a submission of some sort.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevenson wants to sweep but Drysdale has passed to side control!
Stevenson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drysdale presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale wants to finish this one by submission but Stevenson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drysdale.
Stevenson tries to lock up and control but Drysdale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drysdale content just to control the position here.
Stevenson is wriggling around trying to escape.

Drysdale is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stevenson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Drysdale working for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to hold on but Drysdale pushes him away.
Stevenson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Drysdale swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stevenson is now in Drysdale's guard. A big mistake from Drysdale there, giving up the dominant position!

Drysdale is looking to sinch up a triangle. Stevenson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Drysdale's body to avoid the submission. Drysdale has instead reached around Stevenson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Drysdale arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Drysdale!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy's entrance music is MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction. A fine choice. Lyoto Andres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kennedy
vs
Andres

193 cm
24
275 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.

Andres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kennedy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kennedy is pushing down on Andres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andres is fighting to maintain full guard but Kennedy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kennedy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andres is in trouble now - Kennedy has advanced to mount!
Andres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennedy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kennedy with shots to the head and body - Andres looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kennedy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kennedy is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andres wants to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kennedy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Andres is on top in guard.

Kennedy pushes Andres off and scrambles back to his feet.

Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kennedy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andres!
Kennedy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount and Andres is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andres is in a horrible position here. Kennedy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andres looks gassed!
Kennedy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kennedy landing strikes from the mount.
Kennedy controlling the pace for now.

Kennedy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Andres looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kennedy! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Kennedy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Wojciechowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojciechowski has chosen Carl Orff - Carmina Burana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jacobs
vs
Wojciechowski

193 cm
24
264 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

192 cm
23
262 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krzysztof Wojciechowski!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojciechowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Wojciechowski misses with a takedown attempt

so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Wojciechowski working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jacobs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wojciechowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wojciechowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wojciechowski!
Jacobs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jacobs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wojciechowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Wojciechowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Wojciechowski is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojciechowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.

Wojciechowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wojciechowski has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.

Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Wojciechowski defends easily.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wojciechowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wojciechowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wojciechowski chips away with some ground and pound.

Wojciechowski drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Wojciechowski off! Wojciechowski jumps back into Jacobs's guard.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Wojciechowski defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wojciechowski is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Wojciechowski postures up.

Wojciechowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Wojciechowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.

Jacobs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wojciechowski has passed into half guard!

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.
Jacobs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wojciechowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wojciechowski's back!

Jacobs tightening his grip on Wojciechowski, looking for the choke.
Wojciechowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Wojciechowski fending off the submission attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jacobs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wojciechowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jacobs has his foot on Wojciechowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wojciechowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacobs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Jacobs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wojciechowski escapes and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacobs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Wojciechowski tries for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wojciechowski.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Wojciechowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs wants to control but Wojciechowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Wojciechowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacobs works his way to full guard. Good work.

Wojciechowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojciechowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojciechowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.

Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Wojciechowski pushes his legs off easily.
Wojciechowski cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wojciechowski is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wojciechowski wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jacobs pushes a forearm under Wojciechowski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wojciechowski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Jacobs!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison's entrance music is Smut Peddlers - If You're Gonna Be Dumb. A fine choice. Rian Madison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Madison
vs
Fields

212 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

200 cm
24
230 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rian Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields misses with an uppercut
letting Madison counter with a right hand.
Fields tries to clinch but Madison is having none of it.
Fields throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fields with a poor takedown
and Madison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Madison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Madison lands in his opponent's guard.
Madison is stalling in the full guard.
Fields can't keep his opponent in guard - Madison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Madison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fields defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison passes to side control.
Fields is pushing Madison's head away, looking to escape. Madison manages to hold on to the position though.
Fields takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Madison controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fields!
Fields looks gassed!

Madison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fields is surviving well by controlling Madison's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison lands a big elbow.
Fields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison controlling the position easily from mount.
Madison landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madison with good strikes from the mount here!
Madison drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fields! More shots from Madison and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rian Madison!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Funky Polak - Brat Bratu as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lyoto Machida enters the cage!

Johnson
vs
Machida

190 cm
26
209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
206 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Machida tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Johnson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Machida buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Machida!! Machida is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Johnson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Johnson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunson Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haaasik
vs
Turner

183 cm
27
185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

179 cm
25
190 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haaasik's half guard.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haaasik is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haaasik avoid being mounted?

Haaasik actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haaasik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner is thwarting Haaasik's attempts to control the position.
Haaasik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turner prevents Haaasik from improving his position.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turner wants to take a breather but Haaasik is having none of it.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner prevents Haaasik from improving his position.
Turner is thwarting Haaasik's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bunson Turner.
Haaasik misses with a takedown attempt

and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haaasik is breathing heavily.
Haaasik trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
Turner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Haaasik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Turner looking to control but Haaasik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haaasik tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Haaasik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner lands a big elbow.
Turner trying to control but Haaasik is having none of it.
Turner is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is working to get back to half guard.

Turner looking for a guillotine from mount but Haaasik is having none of it.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haaasik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is bucking up trying to escape but Turner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner lands a nice shot to the head.
Turner with good strikes from the mount here!
Turner looking to finish Haaasik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haaasik!
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Haaasik but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunson Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Haaasik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berdo Haaasik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Turner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Haaasik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Haaasik is keeping the position.

Haaasik working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haaasik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Turner stands up and waves to Haaasik to follow him.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haaasik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haaasik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner works Haaasik's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Turner.
Donk. Turner catches Haaasik right on the button with a cross.

Haaasik is rocked!

Turner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haaasik's half guard.
Oh Haaasik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner controlling the pace.
Haaasik seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Turner 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.

Haaasik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Turner seems content to control.

Haaasik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bunson Turner wasn't active enough on the ground.

Turner gets the takedown into side control.
Haaasik wants to control but Turner postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is being controlled here.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee asks Turner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Haaasik struggling a bit here.
Turner landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haaasik gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Turner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunson Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haaasik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Turner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haaasik sprawls well initially but Turner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haaasik wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Turner working over Haaasik with some ground and pound. Haaasik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Haaasik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.

Haaasik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaasik keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Haaasik's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Turner slips nicely into half guard.

Haaasik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haaasik trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Haaasik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turner is controlling the pace.
Haaasik taking some punishment here, with Turner in his half guard.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Haaasik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner controlling the action here.
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. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Haaasik's temple.
Bunson Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
Turner prevents Haaasik from improving his position.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bunson Turner.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haaasik circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Haaasik dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Haaasik's head and hops out.
Haaasik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaasik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunson Turner really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Haaasik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haaasik.

Haaasik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Turner manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Haaasik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turner sees it coming and defends easily.
Turner is looking to escape.
Turner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turner.
Haaasik preventing the sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Turner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Haaasik!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaasik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haaasik is working hard here to advance position.
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haaasik working to try and regain half guard.
Haaasik tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner lands a big elbow.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haaasik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haaasik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Haaasik is working to get back to half guard.
Haaasik tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner lands with some strikes.
Haaasik wants to control but Turner is having none of it.
Turner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haaasik tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Haaasik?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Haaasik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turner landing punches.
Turner tries to control but Haaasik wriggling away.
The referee warns Haaasik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Haaasik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turner landing shots from mount.
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turner lands a heavy elbow.
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner controlling from mount.
Haaasik tries to hold on but Turner postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunson Turner dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Haaasik tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haaasik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haaasik.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haaasik is keeping the position for now.

Haaasik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haaasik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turner controls the pace.

Haaasik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner passes Haaasik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haaasik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Turner manages to pass to mount!
Turner landing shots from mount.
Turner prevents Haaasik from getting the reversal.
Turner lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner with good strikes from the mount here!
Turner looking to finish Haaasik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haaasik!
Haaasik is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haaasik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Haaasik is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haaasik tries to hold on but Turner postures up.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Haaasik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Turner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turner prevents Haaasik from getting the reversal.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haaasik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turner lands a heavy elbow.
Turner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turner looking to finish Haaasik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haaasik!
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Turner.
Haaasik is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Bunson Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Haaasik is in trouble!
Turner controlling from the full mount.
Berdo Haaasik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner lands a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunson Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Bunson Turner!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Bunson Turner!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Bunson Turner!

Bunson Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Bunson Turner is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Moukako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Through Gardens Of Grief, At The Gates. Sammy Moukako acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Taiga
vs
Moukako

201 cm
27
266 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

190 cm
24
236 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Moukako!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukako checks a low kick from Taiga.
Taiga connects with a right hand. Moukako shakes it off.
A left lands for Taiga.
Alexi Taiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moukako tries to clinch up but Taiga circles away and keeps his distance.
Taiga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taiga misses with the combination.
Taiga misses with a double jab

and Moukako counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taiga's guard now.
Moukako lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moukakois looking to pass into half guard but Taiga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taiga is in guard.

Moukako throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taiga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taiga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taiga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taiga postures up and lands a big shot to Moukako's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moukako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taiga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga cracks Moukako with a solid left hand.
Taiga wants to pass the guard but Moukako is keeping the position.

Moukako is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moukako utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taiga thows a big elbow that misses.
Moukako is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taiga pushes Moukako off looking to stand but Moukako dives back in and keeps control.

Moukako is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Moukako is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taiga sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moukako is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Taiga as he works his way to full guard.

Moukako postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taiga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moukako, into his guard.
Taiga lands a couple of elbows.
Taiga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taiga throws a strike but Moukako rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moukako wants to stand but Taiga is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako wants to control from the top but Taiga keeps moving.
Moukako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taiga is keeping the position for now.
Taiga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taiga keeping full guard, as Moukako tries to pass.

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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taiga wants to stand but Moukako is controlling the position.
Moukako loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Taiga pushes Moukako off and scrambles back to his feet.
Taiga misses with a combination

and Moukako counters with a single leg into guard. Taiga didn't expect that.
Moukako trying to control but Taiga is working from the bottom.

Moukako is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taiga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taiga has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moukako throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Alexi Taiga will probably get the nod.
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.

Taiga misses with a double jab

and Moukako counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moukako.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moukako.
Taiga throws an elbow but it misses.
Taiga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taiga lands a hook to the side of the head.

Taiga breaks the clinch.
Moukako doesn't manage to clinch there - Taiga circles away.
Taiga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moukako defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Taiga.
Moukako is looking to clinch.
Taiga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moukako swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taiga fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taiga falls off balance throwing a combination

and Moukako moves into the clinch.

Taiga jumps guard and drags Moukako to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taiga wants to stand but Moukako is controlling the position.
Moukako wants to stand but Taiga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moukako prevents Taiga from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moukako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moukako trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taiga's guard.
Taiga is looking to stand up but Moukako isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukako trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taiga's guard.
Moukako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Moukako drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taiga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taiga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taiga!
Taiga cracks Moukako with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taiga working the head with strikes.
Alexi Taiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Taiga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taiga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukako is looking for a sweep.
Moukako gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moukako trying to control but Taiga postures up.
Moukako is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taiga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taiga's back!

Moukako looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taiga is controlling Moukako 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Moukako is breathing heavily.
Moukako preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Taiga won't allow Moukako to sweep him here.
Taiga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Moukako is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taiga is aware though and is defending well.
Moukako utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taiga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taiga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Moukako has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taiga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taiga lands a couple of digs.
Taiga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moukako's head.

Moukako is working an open guard so Taiga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Taiga tries to clinch

and Moukako counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiga is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Taiga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Moukako keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taiga throws a nice looking combination but Moukako bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Moukako. Moukako gets slowly back to his feet.
Taiga misses with a double jab

and Moukako counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taiga!

Moukako jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taiga is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taiga and Moukako has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taiga is trying to buck Moukako off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moukako swings around for an armbar but Taiga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moukako's guard.
Taiga stopping the sweep attempt from Moukako.
Moukako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taiga stands up out of Moukako's guard for a moment - Moukako manages to land a nice upkick.

Moukako is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taiga is aware though and is defending well.
Taiga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taiga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moukako working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taiga.
Taiga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Moukako throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moukako working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taiga wants to pass the guard but Moukako is keeping the position.
Taiga stands up over Moukako, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moukako avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Moukako has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taiga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taiga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taiga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moukako controls Taiga momentarily but Taiga frees himself.
Moukako avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taiga works over Moukako with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga lands a couple of elbows.
Taiga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Moukako pushes Taiga off and gets back to his feet.

Taiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taiga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moukako's head.

Moukako actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Taiga there.
Taiga working over Moukako with some ground and pound. Moukako looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taiga scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Taiga connects with a nice short shot to Moukako's temple.
Moukako avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taiga.
Moukako works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moukako throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taiga scoring with some ground and pound.
Moukako manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taiga manages to get himself to full guard.

Taiga pushes Moukako off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alexi Taiga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taiga misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiga throws a right hand that Moukako ducks under and follows up with a left that Moukako also avoids with ease.

Taiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taiga with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Taiga clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Taiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Moukako which made him look bad.

Moukako throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taiga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moukako is in Taiga's guard.
Moukako pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taiga is keeping the position for now.
Taiga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moukako wants to pass the guard but Taiga is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moukako's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moukako trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukako wants to get up but he can't break Taiga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taiga is looking to stand up but Moukako isn't so interested in that idea.

Taiga scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Moukako tries to clinch but Taiga is having none of it.
Taiga falls off balance throwing a combination

and Moukako counters with a takedown into side control.

Moukako tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moukako has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taiga is pushing Moukako's head away, looking to escape. Moukako manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moukako goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taiga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moukako but great work by Taiga.
Moukako is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moukako missing with punches from the bottom.
Taiga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moukako trying to control here.
Taiga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moukako with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taiga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moukako to get to his feet.
Moukako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taiga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moukako is out of range.
Moukako lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moukako.
Taiga throws a right hand that Moukako ducks under and follows up with a left that Moukako also avoids with ease.
Moukako shoots in and drives through. Taiga sprawls well.
Taiga lands with an uppercut that bounces Moukako off the cage and back into rage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moukako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taiga throws a leg kick that is checked

and Moukako counters with a shoot takedown. Taiga fights it but they end up in guard.
Moukako wants to control from the top but Taiga keeps moving.
Taiga is looking to stand up but Moukako isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukako tries to free his leg and advance position but Taiga is retaining full guard.
Taiga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moukako is controlling him.
Moukako throws a big right hand that misses.
Moukako advances position into side control!

Moukako is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taiga has escaped the position, nice work there.

Moukako goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taiga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moukako but great work by Taiga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Moukako dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Taiga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taiga misses with a two punch combination.
Taiga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moukako counters with a thumping low kick.
Moukako slips a jab and a cross from Taiga.
Taiga throws a left and a right that both miss

and Moukako counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Moukako is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taiga has managed to free his arm - good work.

Moukako is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taiga pushes Moukako off looking to stand but Moukako dives back in and keeps control.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moukako is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taiga tries to kick Moukako off but Moukako keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Moukako wants to work for an arm triangle but Taiga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moukako prevents Taiga from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moukako trying to control from half guard but Taiga is working away.

Moukako is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taiga defends it well.

Taiga kicks off Moukako and gets to his feet.
Taiga lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Taiga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taiga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moukako with a poor takedown

and Taiga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moukako!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga scoring with strikes but Moukako is staying in there.
Taiga landing punches.
Moukako is in a horrible position here. Taiga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moukako tries to lock up and control but Taiga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taiga landing strikes from the mount.
Moukako tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Taiga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Moukako that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Moukako tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taiga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Moukako wants to control but Taiga is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moukako looks a forlorn figure.
Taiga connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Moukako takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taiga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Taiga.
Moukako is bucking up trying to escape but Taiga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taiga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moukako?
Taiga breaks from Moukako's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moukako tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taiga raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Taiga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taiga 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Alexi Taiga!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alexi Taiga!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Alexi Taiga!

Alexi Taiga wins by unanimous decision!
Alexi Taiga retains his heavyweight title!

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