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EFC 5: White vs Davidson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Gatovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Rofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gatovskiy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Gatovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Rofen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rofen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rofen is pressing down on Gatovskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gatovskiy is holding on for now.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Gatovskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatovskiy taking some punishment here, with Rofen in his half guard.
Gatovskiy trying to control from the bottom.
Rofen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gatovskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rofen pulls his head out easily.
Gatovskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rofen is taking a breather. Gatovskiy 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.
Rofen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gatovskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gatovskiy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Gatovskiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rofen.
Rofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gatovskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Rofen wants to free his trapped foot but Gatovskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rofen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rofen controlling the action here.
Gatovskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rofen pulls his head out easily.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Rofen.
Gatovskiy trying to hold on to Rofen's head to control him but Rofen postures up.
Gatovskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rofen trying to control from half guard but Gatovskiy is working away.
Gatovskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rofen thows a huge punch but Gatovskiy dodges it nicely.
Rofen trying to control from half guard but Gatovskiy is working away.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Rofen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rofen.
Rofen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rofen not doing much here.
Rofen lands with a punch from half guard.
Rofen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gatovskiy is not content to let Rofen control the position.
Rofen wants to free his trapped foot but Gatovskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gatovskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rofen pulls his head out easily.
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.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Gatovskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rofen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rofen is trying to control. Gatovskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatovskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rofen trying to control the action but Gatovskiy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Rofen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rofen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rofen showed some decent athleticism there.
Gatovskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Rofen wants to control but Gatovskiy is keeping him busy.
Gatovskiy manages to get to full guard.
Rofen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gatovskiy trying to strike off his back.
Gatovskiy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Rofen frees his head nicely. Oh but Gatovskiy has switched to an armbar! Rofen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Leonid Gatovskiy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramo Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Swarowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramo Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Swarowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcilazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swarowski counters with a straight right hand.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown but Swarowski circles away easily
and Swarowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcilazo with a poor takedown
and Swarowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramo Garcilazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcilazo fails with the takedown
and Swarowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swarowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Garcilazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swarowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Swarowski throws a head kick but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Swarowski rushes Garcilazo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcilazo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swarowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Swarowski lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swarowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swarowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcilazo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swarowski on the ground.
Swarowski postures up and lands a big shot to Garcilazo's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swarowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcilazo is retaining full guard.
Garcilazo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swarowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swarowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Swarowski scores with a four punch combination!
Swarowski rushes Garcilazo and presses him up against the cage.
Garcilazo goes for a takedown attempt but Swarowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcilazo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swarowski counters with a series of strikes. Garcilazo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swarowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcilazo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swarowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcilazo gets underhooks to prevent Swarowski's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garcilazo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swarowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcilazo is breathing heavily.
Garcilazo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swarowski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garcilazo can't fight it off and eventually Swarowski manages to take the fight to the floor. Garcilazo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swarowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Swarowski is in close to Garcilazo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcilazo wants to stand up but Swarowski is controlling him.
Swarowski gets to his feet - Garcilazo follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown but Swarowski circles away easily
and Swarowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garcilazo missing with knees to the body.
Garcilazo is pressed up against the cage. Swarowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcilazo down to the mat. Garcilazo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown but Swarowski circles away easily
so Swarowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swarowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown but Swarowski circles away easily
and Swarowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swarowski.
Swarowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swarowski throwing strikes from guard but Garcilazo blocks nicely.
Swarowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski wants to control from the top but Garcilazo keeps moving.
Garcilazo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swarowski.
Swarowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcilazo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swarowski controlling from the top position.
Swarowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Swarowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcilazo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Swarowski.
Garcilazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Swarowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Garcilazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swarowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garcilazo wants to clinch
and Swarowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swarowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcilazo was covering up waiting for the punch and Swarowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swarowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Swarowski slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swarowski in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swarowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcilazo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swarowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcilazo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swarowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swarowski works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swarowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcilazo hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is in a horrible position here. Swarowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Garcilazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcilazo tries to get out of the position.
Swarowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Swarowski landing shots from mount.
Swarowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcilazo's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swarowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcilazo hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chris Swarowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Garcilazo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Swarowski with shots to the head and body - Garcilazo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swarowski is landing with some decent strikes but Garcilazo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Swarowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Swarowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Swarowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swarowski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swarowski looking to finish Garcilazo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garcilazo!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swarowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swarowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Swarowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swarowski lands a heavy elbow.
Swarowski lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swarowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swarowski is landing with some decent strikes but Garcilazo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Swarowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Swarowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramo Garcilazo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Swarowski.
Garcilazo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swarowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garcilazo!
Swarowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Garcilazo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Swarowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garcilazo has worked his arm free - good work by Garcilazo!
Swarowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Swarowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garcilazo down.
Garcilazo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Swarowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcilazo is avoiding damage well.
Swarowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Swarowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcilazo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swarowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Swarowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Garcilazo seems a little lost for a moment, as Swarowski dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski trying to control the action but Garcilazo is working from the bottom.
Chris Swarowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcilazo is trying to escape the position but Swarowski is controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Garcilazo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Swarowski controlling the pace for now.
Ramo Garcilazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Swarowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swarowski 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Swarowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desuan Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Here Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Desuan Butler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desuan Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Here Again!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler blocks a jab.
Butler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Again lands a left and a right that send Butler crashing to the mat, dazed. Again thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Butler is rocked!
It looks like Desuan Butler has been cut.
Butler is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Again doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Butler crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Butler's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Here Again!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Monzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sunfields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monzon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, the beat. Sunfields is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hostil Groove - Fly RoutineHostil Groove - Fly Routine. David Sunfields is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Monzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Sunfields!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunfields circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sunfields to counter with a crisp jab.
Sunfields fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monzon sprawls well initially but Sunfields persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sunfields is looking to advance position but Monzon won't allow it.
Sunfields is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monzon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sunfields's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sunfields's back!
Sunfields is trapped and Monzon is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sunfields is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Monzon working for the choke.
Monzon 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.
Monzon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sunfields.
Sunfields tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunfields throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sunfields is trying desperately to improve position.
Sunfields is in a horrible position here. Monzon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sunfields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monzon tries to control but Sunfields wriggling away.
Monzon controlling from the full mount.
Sunfields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monzon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sunfields is looking to escape.
Sunfields is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monzon working Sunfields over with strikes.
Sunfields is pressing down on Monzon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monzon preventing the sweep.
Monzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sunfields looks gassed!
Monzon is looking to stand up but Sunfields won't let him.
Monzon preventing the sweep.
Monzon tries to stand but Sunfields is controlling from the bottom.
Monzon stopping the sweep attempt from Sunfields.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon cracks Sunfields with a solid left hand.
Sunfields 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.
Monzon trying to control but Sunfields is working from the bottom.
Sunfields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monzon!
Sunfields thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Sunfields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sunfields lands a big shot there that rocks Monzon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sunfields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Monzon looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields working the ground and pound effectively.
Sunfields avoids the attempt from Monzon to control.
Sunfields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Sunfields.
Sunfields with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount and Monzon is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monzon is in a horrible position here. Sunfields smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monzon tries to lock up and control but Sunfields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Sunfields will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sunfields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monzon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sunfields working the body and head with strikes.
Sunfields scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sunfields scoring with punches and elbows.
Sunfields lands some shots froms side control.
Sunfields tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
David Sunfields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monzon struggling a bit here.
Sunfields misses with the ground and pound.
Monzon prevents Sunfields from moving into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sunfields working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunfields tries to advance to mount but Monzon denies him.
Monzon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sunfields asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sunfields works to advance to full mount. Monzon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monzon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sunfields breaks from Monzon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sunfields with a couple of short strikes.
Sunfields in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sunfields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Monzon taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sunfields.
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!
Sunfields working the ground and pound effectively.
Monzon tries to lock up and control but Sunfields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sunfields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sunfields is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sunfields with shots to the head and body - Monzon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Monzon is bucking up trying to escape but Sunfields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sunfields breaks from Monzon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Monzon is bucking up trying to escape but Sunfields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Monzon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sunfields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields with good strikes from the mount here!
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount.
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sunfields. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Monzon wants to hold on but Sunfields pushes him away.
Monzon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Monzon is in a horrible position here. Sunfields smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sunfields lands a big elbow.
Sunfields dominating with strikes here.
Sunfields raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sunfields prevents Monzon from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Sunfields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields dominating with strikes here.
Monzon working to try and regain half guard.
Sunfields looking to finish Monzon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Monzon!
Monzon is working to get back to half guard.
Sunfields working Monzon over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Sunfields.
Sunfields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sunfields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Monzon looks a forlorn figure.
Sunfields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monzon hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Sunfields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Monzon throws a sloppy head kick
and Sunfields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sunfields wants to pass to mount but Monzon is defending the position.
Monzon is concentrating on defense, preventing Sunfields from advancing position.
Sunfields passes to full mount!
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount and Monzon is in trouble!
BOOM! Sunfields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Monzon wants to control but Sunfields is having none of it.
Sunfields scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunfields lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunfields has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Monzon's face.
Monzon is bucking up trying to escape but Sunfields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sunfields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Monzon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sunfields dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Monzon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sunfields with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Sunfields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sunfields is landing with some decent strikes but Monzon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Monzon can't escape the position.
The referee warns Monzon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sunfields with a couple of short strikes.
Monzon regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monzon keeping hold of Sunfields's head, controlling as best he can.
Sunfields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sunfields seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sunfields tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monzon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sunfields is nestled in close to Monzon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sunfields looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monzon is doing well to control the position and prevent Sunfields from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunfields wants to pass to mount but Monzon is defending the position.
Sunfields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sunfields tries to pass to full mount but Monzon defends it.
Monzon is trying to stand up here but Sunfields is controlling him well.
Sunfields working over Monzon with some ground and pound. Monzon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Sunfields.
Monzon wants to control but Sunfields is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sunfields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sunfields tries to pass to full mount but Monzon defends it.
That's four 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.
Sunfields moves into full mount! Monzon won't be happy about that!
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount and Monzon is in trouble!
Monzon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sunfields landing strikes from the mount.
Sunfields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Monzon looks a forlorn figure.
Sunfields lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sunfields lands a big shot there that rocks Monzon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jeff Monzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Sunfields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monzon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sunfields's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Sunfields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sunfields 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Sunfields!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Killer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer drops Severn with a left and a right! Oh, Severn is hurt - Killer dives into side control looking to finish!
Severn is rocked!
It looks like Dan Severn 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!
Killer decides to stand back up.
Oh Severn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer lands a big right hook! Severn looks hurt but is still standing! Killer lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Severn falls down and Killer dives in with a huge hammer fist! Severn's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Killer runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Killer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Devil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Lee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Devil!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
It looks like Red Devil has been cut.
Lee throws a body punch but Devil moves out of range.
Red Devil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Devil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Devil has double underhooks.
Devil throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Devil breaks the clinch.
Devil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a hook but Devil avoids it easily.
Devil looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Devil looks gassed!
Devil darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Devil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Devil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands a jab to Devil's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee is looking to wear down Devil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of punches but Devil moves out of range.
Devil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Devil looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Devil backing up. Devil nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Devil walks into a left hand.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Devil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Devil's ribs.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that Devil avoids nicely.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Devil closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devil was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Devil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Devil.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Devil has double underhooks.
Devil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Devil has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Devil comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Devil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Devil has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Devil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Devil lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Devil has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Devil throws an elbow but misses.
Devil lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Devil lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Devil.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Devil has him pressed against the cage.
Devil pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries to circle away but Devil has him pinned against the cage.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Devil.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Devil keeps him there for the moment.
Devil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Devil misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Devil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Devil moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Devil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Devil is just out of range.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Devil misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Devil tries to clinch up
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Devil is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Devil backing up. Devil nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Devil moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee tries to circle away but Devil has him pinned against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Devil has him pressed against the cage.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Devil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Devil is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Devil into the cage.
Devil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Devil lands an elbow inside.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Devil has him pressed against the cage.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Devil is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Devil has double underhooks.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Devil.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Devil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Devil manages to break the clinch.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee tries to bum rush Devil with a series of wild strikes but Devil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joe Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Devil tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Devil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee avoids the head kick by Devil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Devil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Devil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devil was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Devil.
Devil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Devil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four 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.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Devil eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Devil tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Red Devil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Devil throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Devil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Devil.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Devil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Devil looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Devil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Devil tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Devil backs up against the cage.
Devil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Devil tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devil can do to turn this around?
Devil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devil moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Devil tries to clinch up
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Devil backing up. Devil nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Devil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devil wants to clinch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Devil tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Devil's head but Devil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Devil's shoulder, as Devil tries to avoid the shot.
Devil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Devil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Devil wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Devil tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Devil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devil avoids the body shot from Lee.
Devil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a right hand that Devil ducks under and follows up with a left that Devil also avoids with ease.
Devil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Devil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Red Devil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Devil tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Devil wants to clinch.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Headstrong. DeAngelo White had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeAngelo White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson misses with a takedown
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathew Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson fails in his attempt to clinch.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davidson is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Davidson circles away and we're back to standing.
White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davidson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by White.
Davidson parries the strikes from White easily there. White is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davidson to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White working the ground and pound from side control.
White is trying to ground and pound but Davidson uses the momentary lack of control by White to regain half guard.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
Davidson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
White throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
White has gone for a leg lock! Davidson slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.
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.
Davidson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
Davidson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.
Davidson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davidson wants it to stay on the feet.
Davidson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davidson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Davidson.
Davidson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and White counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davidson's guard now.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White throws and elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Davidson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davidson quickly recovers to half guard.
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. White connects with a nice short shot to Davidson's temple.
White prevents Davidson from standing back up.
Davidson looks gassed!
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White prevents Davidson from standing back up.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White seems to be working for a kimura but Davidson defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Davidson to regain full guard.
Davidson keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davidson can do anything to dispel that myth.
White throws and elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Davidson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mathew Davidson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davidson to the mat! Davidson manages to get full guard.
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Davidson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Davidson in his guard.
Davidson is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davidson stands up and waves to White to follow him.
Davidson throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
Davidson goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davidson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davidson is looking to stand up but White isn't so interested in that idea.
White cracks Davidson with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeAngelo White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White pushes down on Davidson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davidson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davidson tries to kick White off but White keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davidson's head.
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.
White throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
White wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
White throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mathew Davidson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davidson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Davidson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davidson with a poor takedown
and White counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davidson!
White lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson bucks White off and manages to get back to his feet!
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidson misses with an attempted mid kick.
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though.
White winds up and cracks Davidson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White 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.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson shoots and misses
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White throws a strike but Davidson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top!
Davidson wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White keeping full guard, as Davidson tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo White clearly takes that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davidson lands with a slapping head kick.
White with a poor takedown
and Davidson counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidson misses with a head kick.
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davidson is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White 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.
White thows a huge punch but Davidson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White is looking to advance position but Davidson won't allow it.
White is working for an americana but Davidson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst White was thinking about the submission.
Davidson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davidson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davidson wants to stand up but White is controlling him.
White wants to pass the guard but Davidson is keeping the position.
White throws a strike but Davidson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davidson passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It looks like Davidson is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White trying to control from the bottom.
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Davidson.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davidson is working away from the top position though.
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.
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davidson.
Davidson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Davidson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Davidson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davidson scores with a head kick. White tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Davidson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
Davidson prevents White from moving into mount.
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davidson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davidson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davidson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
White in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
White looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davidson is avoiding damage well.
White with the ground and pound but Davidson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Davidson blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
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.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White misses with a head shot. Davidson uses the momentum to regain guard.
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Davidson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Davidson has escaped and now he's on top!
Davidson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.
White avoids the head kick by Davidson.
White avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davidson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from White crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is chipping away with strikes.
Mathew Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White throwing strikes but Davidson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davidson stands up and beckons White to his feet.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeAngelo White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeAngelo White.
I think Davidson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Davidson!
Mathew Davidson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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