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Carnage 61: Hell and Back PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcusimar Aureliohares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deftones - Change. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcusimar Aureliohares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Miller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aureliohares.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aureliohares.
Aureliohares scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aureliohares controlling from side mount.
Aureliohares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aureliohares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller wants to control but Aureliohares postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aureliohares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aureliohares tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Aureliohares trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Aureliohares just content to control the position.
Aureliohares wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aureliohares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aureliohares works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Miller tries to hold on but Aureliohares pushes him away.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aureliohares.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aureliohares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Aureliohares content just to control the position here.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aureliohares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureliohares sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aureliohares wants to take Miller's back here but Miller is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Aureliohares's attempts to control the action.
Aureliohares has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aureliohares looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aureliohares moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miller has worked his arm free - good work by Miller!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Aureliohares is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Miller wants to control but Aureliohares is keeping busy.
Aureliohares is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller gets back to full guard.
Miller controls Aureliohares momentarily but Aureliohares frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcusimar Aureliohares 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.
Aureliohares tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aureliohares keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aureliohares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Aureliohares's legs - danger averted.
Aureliohares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aureliohares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller gets to his feet - Aureliohares follows without any prompting.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Aureliohares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller is thwarting Aureliohares's attempts to control the position.
Aureliohares is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aureliohares is not content to let Miller control the position.
Aureliohares is looking to improve his position.
Miller 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.
Aureliohares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureliohares is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aureliohares's guard.
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureliohares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aureliohares is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Aureliohares is defending 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.
Aureliohares trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Aureliohares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aureliohares tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aureliohares circles away.
Aureliohares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to control but Aureliohares postures up.
Aureliohares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Aureliohares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcusimar Aureliohares.
Aureliohares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aureliohares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Aureliohares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aureliohares is aware though and is defending well.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Aureliohares from controlling successfully.
Aureliohares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marcusimar Aureliohares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aureliohares is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureliohares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aureliohares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aureliohares trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Aureliohares trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Aureliohares wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcusimar Aureliohares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aureliohares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aureliohares trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Aureliohares has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Aureliohares is having none of it.
Aureliohares goes for an armbar but Miller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miller.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aureliohares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aureliohares working a defensive guard but Miller manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller working away.
Miller tries for a kimura but Aureliohares is defending well.
Aureliohares tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aureliohares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aureliohares trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aureliohares asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcusimar Aureliohares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aureliohares has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcusimar Aureliohares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lusion comes to the cage accompanied by Destroy Everything. Anthony Lusion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Fightmaster!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusion shoots in for a takedown but Fightmaster shows good takedown defense.
Lusion closes the distance and clinches up with Fightmaster, looking for a takedown. Lusion pushes Fightmaster against the cage but Fightmaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fightmaster throws a hook but Lusion blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fightmaster.
Lusion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fightmaster counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lusion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lusion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fightmaster quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fightmaster is concentrating on defense, preventing Lusion from advancing position.
Lusion tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fightmaster.
Fightmaster tries to roll over but Lusion keeps him under control.
Fightmaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fightmaster is trying to maintain the position but Lusion is very close to passing his half guard.
Fightmaster tries to kick Lusion off but Lusion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lusion works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster tries to reverse the position but Lusion maintains control.
Lusion controlling the pace for now.
Lusion cracks Fightmaster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fightmaster wants to hold on but Lusion pushes him away.
Fightmaster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fightmaster wants to hold on but Lusion pushes him away.
Fightmaster working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fightmaster wants to control but Lusion is having none of it.
Lusion content just to control the position here.
Fightmaster wants to control but Lusion is having none of it.
Lusion landing punches.
Lusion controlling the pace for now.
Fightmaster gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lusion there.
Fightmaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lusion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fightmaster is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fightmaster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fightmaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fightmaster trying to control here.
Lusion stands up out of the half guard.
Fightmaster takes a swing at Lusion's ribcage but misses.
Fightmaster misses with a hook
and Lusion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lusion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Lusion to work.
Fightmaster trying to control the position but instead, Lusion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fightmaster into the cage.
Lusion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lusion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lusion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lusion jumps into guard, dragging Fightmaster to the mat.
Lusion 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.
Lusion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fightmaster won't allow Lusion to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fightmaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lusion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fightmaster feints a jab promting Lusion to slip. Fightmaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lusion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fightmaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Fightmaster. Those never looked like landing.
Fightmaster misses with a double jab.
Lusion misses with a takedown
and Fightmaster counters with a good low kick that Lusion was not able to check.
A punch combination from Fightmaster misses.
Good shot there by Fightmaster.
Anthony Lusion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fightmaster. That's going to slow Lusion down.
Fightmaster throws a low kick but Lusion moves out of range easily.
Lusion tries to land a body kick
and Fightmaster counters with a single leg into guard. Lusion didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lusion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fightmaster throwing strikes from guard but Lusion blocks nicely.
Lusion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fightmaster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fightmaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fightmaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lusion looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fightmaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fightmaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fightmaster trying to control but Lusion is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lusion blocks a jab.
Lusion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fightmaster was covering up waiting for the punch and Lusion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fightmaster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fightmaster keeping full guard, as Lusion tries to pass.
Fightmaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Fightmaster has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lusion has passed into side control.
Fightmaster struggling a bit here.
Fightmaster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fightmaster is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lusion tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fightmaster is trying to get back to full guard.
Fightmaster is pressing down on Lusion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fightmaster has a closed guard, preventing Lusion from standing up.
Fightmaster trying to control the position.
Lusion preventing the sweep.
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.
Fightmaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fightmaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Fightmaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lusion has his takedown stuffed
and Fightmaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lusion drops his hands momentarily and Fightmaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fightmaster shoots in looking for a takedown. Lusion tries to sprawl out of it but Fightmaster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lusion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fightmaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lusion fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Fightmaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fightmaster throws a right hand that misses
and Lusion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fightmaster's guard now.
Lusion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fightmaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lusion is one step ahead there.
Lusion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fightmaster's guard.
Anthony Lusion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lusion is keen to just control but Fightmaster is a slippery customer.
Fightmaster tries to roll over but Lusion keeps him under control.
Fightmaster is not content to let Lusion control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lusion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Lusion just wasn't active enough.
Lusion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fightmaster struggling a bit here.
Fightmaster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lusion off and has taken his back!
Lusion turns into Fightmaster and is now in his guard.
Lusion wants to control from the top but Fightmaster keeps moving.
Lusion is really struggling to control Fightmaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lusion pushes down on Fightmaster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fightmaster is looking to improve his position.
Fightmaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fightmaster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fightmaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lusion is one step ahead there.
Lusion wants to pass the guard but Fightmaster is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fightmaster 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.
Fightmaster has a closed guard, preventing Lusion from standing up.
Fightmaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Fightmaster is trying to control the position but Lusion postures up.
Fightmaster keeping moving, preventing Lusion from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Lusion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice takedown defense from Fightmaster. No joy for Lusion on that attempt.
Lusion tries for a takedown but Fightmaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fightmaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fightmaster misses with the combination.
Fightmaster misses with an uppercut
and Lusion counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fightmaster!
Fightmaster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lusion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lusion with a couple of short strikes.
Fightmaster is working to get back to half guard.
Fightmaster wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lusion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lusion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lusion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Hammer stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Hammer tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Hammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hammer is rocked!
It looks like Mario Hammer has been cut.
Hammer misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hammer crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ronald McDonald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse comes into the arena with (hed) pe - Let's Ride blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Holyfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouse tries to bum rush Holyfield with a series of wild strikes but Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holyfield can pounce on him.
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Mouse.
Mouse lands a two punch combo.
Mouse missing with a left hand there. Holyfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mouse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holyfield backs up against the cage.
It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
Mouse tries to clinch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Mouse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mouse misses with a low kick as Holyfield jumps back.
Mouse works over Holyfield's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouse throws a nice looking combination but Holyfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holyfield looks for a takedown but Mouse sprawls well.
Mouse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holyfield is refusing to be controlled, as Mouse sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mouse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holyfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Mouse throws a right and a left that Holyfield avoids nicely.
Holyfield forces Mouse back against the cage and clinches.
Mouse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mouse is looking to break free of the clinch but Holyfield has double underhooks.
Holyfield missing with knees to the body.
Holyfield lands with a left to the head.
Mouse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mouse feints and then cracks Holyfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holyfield down.
Mouse throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Holyfield blocks the low kick.
Holyfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Mouse.
Holyfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouse swivels and escapes.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Mouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouse is just out of range.
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse swats away the attempt to clinch by Holyfield.
Holyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holyfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Sloppy strikes from Mouse. Those never looked like landing.
Mouse moves into the clinch.
Mouse pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holyfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Mouse scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Mouse tries to stall but Holyfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mouse stops a takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Micky Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
Mouse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holyfield's elbow.
Mouse trying to stall but Holyfield improves his position.
Holyfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Holyfield is working Mouse over against the cage.
Mouse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holyfield.
Holyfield is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mouse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Mouse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is trying to break the clinch but Holyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Mouse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holyfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holyfield tries to break free but Mouse pushes him back against the cage.
Holyfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mouse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mouse lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Evander Holyfield's cut even more.
Mouse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield trying to control the position but instead, Mouse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holyfield into the cage.
Holyfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mouse slows down the pace here.
Mouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyfield checks a low kick from Mouse.
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holyfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holyfield.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouse controls his hands.
Holyfield can't get the takedown.
Mouse lands a damaging elbow.
Mouse working aggressively here.
Holyfield has picked Mouse up - he's going for a ride! Holyfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mouse wants to get back to his feet but Holyfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holyfield thows a big elbow that misses.
Mouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mouse tries to get out of the position.
Mouse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouse is one step ahead there.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mouse wants to get up but he can't break Holyfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mouse with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse is in close to Holyfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mouse wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Mouse is pushing down on Holyfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holyfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Mouse has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
That's time! Mouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mouse takes a swing at Holyfield's ribcage but misses.
Mouse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Mouse misses
and Holyfield counters with a three punch combo that has Mouse backing up. Mouse nods at Holyfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Holyfield darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mouse motions for Holyfield to come forward. Mouse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown but Mouse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mouse misses with a double jab
and Holyfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Mouse misses with a head kick.
That kick from Mouse tenderised Holyfield's leg. Holyfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mouse lands a nice hook to Holyfield's body. Holyfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
A big left from Mouse misses.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Holyfield counters by clinching up.
Mouse looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouse punishes Holyfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Holyfield avoids them all with ease.
Mouse lands a jab-cross combination.
The cut above Evander Holyfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holyfield blocks a leg kick.
Holyfield checks a leg kick.
Holyfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mouse counters with an inside leg kick.
Micky Mouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mouse, right into the meat.
Mouse connects with a high kick.
Holyfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micky Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mouse wants it to stay on the feet.
Micky Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
Mouse tries to bum rush Holyfield with a series of wild strikes but Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holyfield throws a combination that misses
and Mouse counters with a straight right hand.
Evander Holyfield's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
Mouse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Holyfield moves out of range.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Holyfield avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mouse.
Mouse tries to work over Holyfield's front leg with a kick but Holyfield checks it.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Mouse tried to score with a low kick but Holyfield checks it.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses.
Holyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mouse misses with a wild body shot.
Mouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Holyfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mouse's guard.
Holyfield preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse controls Holyfield momentarily but Holyfield frees himself.
Mouse doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mouse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mouse is pressing down on Holyfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holyfield is holding on for now.
Mouse is working for an americana but Holyfield has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mouse was thinking about the submission.
Holyfield throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Holyfield 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.
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.
Holyfield trying to strike off his back.
Mouse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouse won't allow Holyfield to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mouse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mouse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holyfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mouse throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield 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.
Holyfield is trying to hold Mouse in close to prevent damage but Mouse has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mouse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holyfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mouse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mouse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holyfield's best efforts.
Mouse wants to get back to his feet.
Mouse is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holyfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mouse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holyfield.
Mouse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holyfield pushing down on Mouse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mouse's head.
Holyfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mouse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mouse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holyfield is working away from the top position though.
Holyfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holyfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holyfield throwing shots but Mouse is blocking nicely.
Mouse tries to kick Holyfield off but Holyfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holyfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mouse!
Mouse is desperately trying to improve his position but Holyfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Holyfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holyfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mouse's face.
Mouse in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Holyfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holyfield unloads with some shots from mount but Mouse bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evander Holyfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Mouse that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mouse tries to hold on but Holyfield pushes him away.
Mouse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Evander Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyfield scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mouse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mouse in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Mouse is desperately trying to improve his position but Holyfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Holyfield landing strikes from the mount.
Mouse is bucking up trying to escape but Holyfield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is working to get back to half guard.
Mouse taking shots to the head.
Holyfield raining down shots from the mount!
Holyfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mouse throwing hammer fists to the chest of Holyfield. What's that going to do exactly?
Mouse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holyfield with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse is working to get back to half guard.
Holyfield dominating with strikes here.
Holyfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mouse is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse trying desperately to get to his feet.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Holyfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holyfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mouse is in a horrible position here. Holyfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mouse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holyfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Holyfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Holyfield connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Micky Mouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mouse tries to reverse the position but Holyfield maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Holyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mouse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JeanPierre Kusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Paradise Lost - Small Town Boy. JeanPierre Kusela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JeanPierre Kusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Norton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kusela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kusela lands with a punch from half guard.
Norton keeping control of the position.
Kusela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kusela seems to be looking for submissions.
Norton is staying active underneath Kusela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kusela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norton defending well though.
Norton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norton pushes Kusela off looking to stand but Kusela dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusela thows a huge punch but Norton dodges it nicely.
Kusela passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kusela with good strikes from the mount here!
Kusela looking to finish with strikes here!
Norton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Norton is in a horrible position here. Kusela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Taylor Norton has been cut.
Kusela lands with some strikes.
Norton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusela scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Norton is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusela has hold of Norton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Norton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kusela looking to ground and pound but Norton is blocking nicely.
Kusela 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.
Kusela with a couple of short strikes.
Kusela sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Norton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kusela thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Norton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norton tries to hold on but Kusela pushes him away.
Norton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusela is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Norton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Norton regains half guard.
Kusela passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norton!
Kusela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton tries to hold on but Kusela pushes him away.
Norton blocking the ground and pound.
Kusela thowing shots but they're missing.
Norton holds on for dear life, controlling Kusela's posture momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusela misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kusela cracks Norton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kusela working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Norton tries to hold on but Kusela pushes him away.
Norton is in a horrible position here. Kusela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kusela with a couple of short strikes.
Kusela lands a big shot there that rocks Norton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusela dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusela thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kusela lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Taylor Norton's cut even more.
Kusela postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norton looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JeanPierre Kusela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Norton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Kusela.
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kusela's elbow.
A body shot lands from Kusela.
Norton scores with a shoulder strike.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusela.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Kusela.
Norton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kusela.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norton.
It looks like JeanPierre Kusela has been cut.
Norton lands with a light punch inside.
Norton cracks Kusela with a nice body shot.
Norton cracks Kusela with a nice body shot.
Kusela pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusela is looking for a triangle but Norton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norton 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.
Kusela trying to keep a closed guard but Norton is proving a slippery customer.
Norton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kusela is striking from the bottom but Norton uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kusela wants to control but Norton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kusela wants to improve his position but Norton is controlling well.
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.
Kusela is working hard here to advance position.
Norton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Norton lands a nice looking body shot.
Kusela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton moves in looking to clinch but Kusela pushes him off.
Norton misses with an uppercut.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton connects with a right hand. Kusela shakes it off.
Taylor Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kusela moves out of range of the body kick.
Norton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kusela misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kusela thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JeanPierre Kusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kusela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kusela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Kusela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kusela blocks the leg kick.
Norton misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norton is looking to clinch.
Norton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kusela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kusela shoots and misses
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kusela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kusela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kusela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Kusela.
Kusela throws an off balance right hand
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norton scores with a nice head shot.
Norton misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Norton throws a body punch but Kusela moves out of range.
Norton tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Norton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Kusela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kusela takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Norton there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norton.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kusela manages to avoid it.
Kusela swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Kusela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kusela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Kusela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Kusela.
Kusela tries for a takedown but Norton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norton lands a nice looking body shot.
Norton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Norton darts in and clinches Kusela up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusela backwards.
A right hand to the body from Norton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuselas head.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Norton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norton scores with a shoulder strike.
Norton gets through Kusela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norton is leaning against Kusela and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton pushes Kusela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norton lands with a right to the head.
Kusela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JeanPierre Kusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Norton scores with a shot to the side of Kusela's head.
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusela takes a shot to the head.
Norton lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Norton.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norton works on Kusela's body with a couple of short punches.
Norton lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Norton.
Norton slows down the pace here.
Norton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kusela or not.
Norton scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor Norton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Norton on the inside.
Norton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
Norton digs a right hand into Kusela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kusela's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Norton - that landed with a thud.
Norton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norton works on Kusela's body with a couple of short punches.
Norton digs a right hand underneath Kusela's ribcage. Kusela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Norton on the inside.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kusela backwards.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Norton.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusela backwards.
Norton lands a body punch.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Norton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clive Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James The Filipino Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clive Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Simmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting The Filipino Gracie counter with a right hand.
It looks like Clive Simmons has been cut.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch up.
Simmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Filipino Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Filipino Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Simmons lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simmons.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons with a hook.
Clive Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Simmons.
The Filipino Gracie wants to clinch but Simmons slips to the side
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Filipino Gracie feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, The Filipino Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Filipino Gracie looks gassed!
The Filipino Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Filipino Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons stands and throws The Filipino Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simmons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Filipino Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simmons remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Simmons working away.
Simmons stands up.
The Filipino Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Filipino Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Filipino Gracie moves away.
The Filipino Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut.
The Filipino Gracie wants to clinch
and Simmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons scores with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Simmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simmons lands with an uppercut that bounces The Filipino Gracie off the cage and back into rage.
The Filipino Gracie is rocked!
Simmons misses with a looping left.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Simmons misses.
The Filipino Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Filipino Gracie misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Simmons coming out on top.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
Simmons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simmons thuds his right hand into The Filipino Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Filipino Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Simmons finish him?
The Filipino Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Filipino Gracie moves to clinch but Simmons breaks away
and Simmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Filipino Gracie thinking.
The Filipino Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Simmons tests The Filipino Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Filipino Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Filipino Gracie closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons counters with a left to the body.
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!
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Filipino Gracie's head.
Simmons works over The Filipino Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Simmons scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simmons.
Simmons throws out a powerful jab.
The Filipino Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simmons cracks The Filipino Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simmons thuds his right hand into The Filipino Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Filipino Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simmons connects with a looping right hand.
Simmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simmons feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending The Filipino Gracie crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clive Simmons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Sinclair has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Anthony's chin.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casper Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair has Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinclair is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anthony.
Anthony is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sinclair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sinclair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony trying to control the position but Sinclair is working away.
Sinclair is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anthony is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anthony is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sinclair has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sinclair!
Sinclair wants to get up but he can't break Anthony's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sinclair stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Anthony has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sinclair manages to get his head free but now Anthony has transitioned to an armbar! Sinclair grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Anthony! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Anthony!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between oGG NoGG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NoGG's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, oGG NoGG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Beckham!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NoGG drops his hands momentarily and Beckham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
NoGG throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beckham.
Beckham misses with a hook. NoGG ducked under it nicely.
Beckham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and NoGG counters with a leg kick.
NoGG changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beckham tries to avoid it but NoGG manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beckham to the ground. Beckham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoGG dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and NoGG counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NoGG thows a huge punch but Beckham dodges it nicely.
Beckham trying to control but NoGG postures up.
Beckham is refusing to be controlled, as NoGG sits in half guard.
Beckham wants to get back to full guard.
NoGG wants to take a breather but Beckham is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
NoGG working Beckham over with strikes.
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. NoGG connects with a nice short shot to Beckham's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckham wants to control but NoGG is keeping busy.
NoGG wants to take a breather but Beckham is having none of it.
Beckham trying to hold on to NoGG's head to control him but NoGG postures up.
NoGG is trying to control the action in half guard but Beckham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
NoGG tries to pass to full mount but Beckham defends it.
NoGG throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
NoGG moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from NoGG are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
NoGG scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beckham to see if he's OK.
Beckham dodges the ground and pound from NoGG.
NoGG has an Americana. Beckham didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! NoGG is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if NoGG hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). oGG NoGG!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gogo Momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Momo comes to the cage accompanied by Miles Davis - Moon Dreams. The crowd seem to be enjoying Church's choice of entrance music: . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gogo Momo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Church!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momo has his takedown stuffed
and Church counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Church throws an overhand right that lands on Momo's shoulder, as Momo tries to avoid the shot.
Church lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Church explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Church tried to score with a low kick but Momo checks it.
Momo tries for a takedown but Church circles away easily
and Church counters with a head kick. That will keep Momo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Momo fails with the takedown
and Church counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gogo Momo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Church moves into range and connects with a jab.
Church feints and then cracks Momo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Momo down.
Momo with a poor takedown
and Church counters with a nice low kick that buckles Momo's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Church tenderised Momo's leg. Momo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Church fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Momo on the side of the head.
Church connects with a solid leg kick.
Church moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Momo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Church throws a quick inside leg kick.
Church dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Momo. That did some damage!
Church turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Momo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Church throws a head kick that half lands.
Momo avoids the head kick by Church.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momo misses with a shot to the body
and Church counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nick Church is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Church throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Church scores with the left hand. Momo knows he should have avoided that one.
Church lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Church lands but Momo takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Church. That's going to slow Momo down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Church connects with an inside leg kick.
Church wants to slow Momo down by chopping away at his legs.
Church connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Church.
Momo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Church. That's going to slow Momo down.
Church scores with a sloppy right hand. Momo should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Church with a hook.
Church scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Church plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Church tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Church misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momo fails with the takedown
and Church counters with a good low kick that Momo was not able to check.
Church lands a nice leg kick that just misses Momo's sensitive parts.
Momo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Momo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Momo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Momo avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momo throws a lazy right hand but Church sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Church counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Church connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Church, right into the meat.
Church throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Church finds it's way through Momo's defenses.
Church tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Church is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Momo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A head kick from Church lands but Momo takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Church scores with a nice head shot.
Church fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Momo.
Momo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Church. Church obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Momo shoots and misses
and Church counters with a straight right hand.
Church pushes Momo up against the cage in a clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Momo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Church lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Momo takes a shot to the head.
Church scores with a shot to the side of Momo's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Church creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Church works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Church lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Momo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Church.
A short uppercut from Church.
Church working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Church working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Church works on Momo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Momo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Church has him pressed against the cage.
Momo tries for a takedown but Church manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Church.
Church is working Momo over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Church.
Church lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Church.
Church presses Momo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Church.
Church lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Church lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church lands a body shot in the clinch.
Church lands with a short shot to the head.
Church lands with a left to the head.
Church lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Momo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Church avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gogo Momo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Church to work.
Momo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Church is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Church lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Church cracks Momo with a nice body shot.
Church softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Church lands a hook that snaps the head of Momo backwards.
Momo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Church gets through Momo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Church lands a nice uppercut.
Church taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Church digs a right hand into Momo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Momo's gas tank.
Church is working Momo over against the cage.
Momo letting Church take a breather here.
Church stops a takedown attempt from Momo.
A short right from Church on the inside.
Church makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Church digs a right hand underneath Momo's ribcage. Momo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Church.
Church lands a nice uppercut.
Church works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Church gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Momo.
Nice body punch from Church - that landed with a thud.
Church is pushing Momo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Church lands a hook that snaps the head of Momo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Church scores with a shoulder strike.
Church lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Church tries a head kick but it misses.
Momo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Church counters with a thumping low kick.
Momo throws a hook but Church blocks it.
Momo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Momo showed some decent athleticism there.
Church looks like he's trying to stand up.
Momo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Church does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Church really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Momo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Church looks like he's trying to stand up.
Momo wants to work for an arm triangle but Church is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Church!
Momo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Momo tries to control but Church wriggling away.
Momo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Church manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Momo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Church knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Momo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Momo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gogo Momo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Church has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Momo wants to control but Church is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momo swings around for an armbar but Church sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Momo's guard.
Church stopping the sweep attempt from Momo.
Momo is trying to keep Church in close.
Momo looking for a guillotine here but Church defends easily.
Momo is trying to keep Church in close.
Nick Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Momo looking for a guillotine here but Church defends easily.
Momo is trying to keep Church in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gogo Momo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Church 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Church!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Jared Hudson - Metal Gear May Cry. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Washington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar thuds a left hand into Washington 's body.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salazar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Salazar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salazar cracks Washington with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Salazar.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Washington moves away from the strike by Salazar.
Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salazar backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Washington .
Nice straight punches there by Washington . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Washington .
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Washington misses the jab.
Salazar shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Salazar had a free shot at his head there.
Salazar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salazar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Salazar counters with a takedown into side control.
Salazar takes a little break here. Washington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Washington managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salazar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Washington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salazar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Salazar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salazar in side control, throwing shots but Washington defends.
Washington manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salazar's best efforts.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salazar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington 's head.
Salazar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar lands strikes from half guard.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salazar trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Washington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar is pressing down on Washington 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now.
Salazar is taking a breather. Washington 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Salazar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Salazar eventually gives up the hold.
Washington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Washington has his hands on Salazar's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Salazar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a hook but Salazar blocks it.
Salazar scores with a shot to the body.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Salazar misses its intended target.
Salazar cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salazar misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington slips a jab from Salazar.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Salazar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington 's guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Salazar stopping the sweep attempt from Washington .
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Salazar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Miguel Salazar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salazar.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salazar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salazar manages to avoid it.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Salazar.
Salazar punishes Washington 's body with a nice straight punch.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salazar swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar with a nice cross.
Salazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Salazar.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salazar.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Salazar pushes him off.
Washington defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Washington .
Washington throws a series of strikes that have Salazar backpedaling.
Washington cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and Washington counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Salazar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington scores with a jab.
Washington misses with the combination.
Salazar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Salazar misses its intended target.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Salazar's head but Salazar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salazar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salazar misses the jab.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Salazar throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Salazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salazar.
Salazar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington thuds his right hand into Salazar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Washington cracks Salazar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Salazar misses with a hook
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Salazar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington tries to clinch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington staying out of range there.
Salazar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Salazar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salazar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Washington misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Salazar catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Salazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Washington .
Washington slips under a jab from Salazar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salazar, as that shot connected.
Washington lands the left hand.
Salazar lands a nice looking body shot.
Salazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salazar lands a head shot.
Salazar looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Salazar.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Salazar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salazar showed some decent athleticism there.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Washington tries to kick Salazar off but Salazar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
Salazar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Salazar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salazar throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salazar.
Salazar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington 's head.
Salazar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salazar is working for a submission of some sort.
Salazar trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salazar in particular looking to stall.
Salazar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Salazar throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington is pulling down on Salazar's head. It's preventing any offense from Salazar, at least for the moment.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Salazar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salazar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salazar is one step ahead there.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samuel Washington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Washington thows a body shot but no joy.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington wants to clinch up but Salazar keeps it at a distance.
Salazar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salazar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Salazar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donk. Salazar catches Washington right on the button with a cross.
Salazar scores with a takedown into Washington 's guard.
Washington 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.
Salazar looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salazar pulls Washington in close to his closed guard and prevents Washington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salazar wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salazar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Salazar blocks nicely.
Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Washington landing a few strikes.
Salazar tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salazar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salazar keeps working.
Washington tries for a kimura but Salazar is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to move to mount but Salazar blocks the move with his legs.
Salazar parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salazar to escape.
Salazar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washington 's best efforts.
Miguel Salazar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salazar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington 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.
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salazar 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.
Salazar trying to control from the bottom.
Salazar gets back to full guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Washington passes into half guard.
Salazar is looking to control Washington 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salazar avoid being mounted?
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.
Washington is nestled in close to Salazar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Washington is landing with some decent strikes but Salazar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Washington avoids the attempt from Salazar to control.
Washington with the ground and pound from mount.
Salazar tries to hold on but Washington pushes him away.
Washington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Washington is working for a guillotine from mount but Salazar frees his head quite easily.
Salazar regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington had his way with Miguel Salazar in that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
That's time! Washington 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salazar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar misses with a jab to the body
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salazar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Salazar persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Salazar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington has Salazar up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Salazar.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salazar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Salazar blocks a body shot from Washington .
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington pushes Salazar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Washington presses Salazar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar blocks a body shot from Washington .
A nice left hand lands by Washington .
Washington slows down the pace here.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington .
Salazar takes a shot to the head.
Washington misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington .
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Salazar tightens his grip and picks Washington up, before dumping him to the ground. Washington manages to land in guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar postures up.
Salazar looking to pass the guard.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salazar throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salazar throws a big shot that misses.
Salazar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Salazar misses the target.
Salazar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washington on the side of the head.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Washington misses.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Washington .
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington lands a left hand.
Samuel Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salazar's elbow.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Salazar.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Miguel Salazar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salazar avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington .
Washington lands an elbow that stopped Salazar in his tracks for a moment.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salazar blocking some punches.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazar.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salazar.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Salazar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salazar 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Salazar!
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