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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llueve Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Llueve Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baxter swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baxter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers has Baxter pressed against the cage, preventing Baxter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Baxter tries to break free but Rogers pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baxter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baxter is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Rogers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers pushes Baxter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogers has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Rogers stalling against the cage.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch but Rogers keeps him there for the moment.
Baxter tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers is working Baxter over against the cage.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baxter looks gassed!
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body.
Baxter misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
Baxter tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Baxter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Rogers misses with a shot to the body
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter avoids the body shot from Rogers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Baxter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Baxter keeps it at a distance.
Baxter swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Baxter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baxter misses the body punch
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxter counters with a straight right hand.
Baxter swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rogers.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogers as Baxter tries to tie him up.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baxter slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Baxter throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Baxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jim Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baxter thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Baxter misses with a right hand
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baxter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baxter misses with a right hand
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Baxter misses with a looping left.
Baxter misses with a body shot
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers tries to clinch
and Baxter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Baxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baxter misses the body punch
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Baxter backing up. Baxter nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Baxter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rogers works on Baxter's body with a couple of short punches.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers moves to clinch but Baxter breaks away
and Baxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogers thinking.
Baxter swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Baxter throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
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.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baxter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter misses with a jab to the body
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch but Rogers keeps him there for the moment.
Rogers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baxter letting Rogers take a breather here.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Baxter misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baxter misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Baxter throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Baxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Baxter misses with a jab to the body
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baxter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike.
Rogers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rogers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rogers digs a right hand underneath Baxter's ribcage. Baxter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baxter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rogers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baxter misses the body punch
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers tries to clinch but Baxter moves away
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Baxter pushes him off.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baxter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Llueve Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baxter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baxter.
Rogers is looking to wear down Baxter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baxter misses with a hook
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baxters head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baxter can't break the clinch.
A short right from Rogers on the inside.
Rogers leaning against his opponent.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Baxter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Jim Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baxter throws out the jab.
Baxter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Baxter counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jim Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyrus Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sawyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edgar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edgar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawyer cracks Edgar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses
and Sawyer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sawyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Edgar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sawyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sawyer pushing down on Edgar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sawyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sawyer is working for a kimura but Edgar is defending it quite comfortably.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
Sawyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.
Edgar is looking to escape.
Sawyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.
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.
Sawyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edgar defends it well.
Sawyer is working for a kimura but Edgar is defending it quite comfortably.
Sawyer slips a nice elbow through Edgar's hands, connecting with Edgar's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but Edgar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sawyer to get the leverage.
Edgar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sawyer.
Edgar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sawyer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawyer is looking to advance position but Edgar won't allow it.
Sawyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sawyer winds up and cracks Edgar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Sawyer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Edgar taking shots to the head.
Sawyer working for a submission but Edgar is keeping him at bay.
Sawyer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Sawyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edgar misses with a takedown attempt
and Sawyer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edgar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sawyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sawyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyrus Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Edgar.
Edgar tries a head kick but it misses.
Edgar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sawyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sawyer has picked Edgar up - he's going for a ride! Sawyer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sawyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Edgar has hold of Sawyer's hands but Sawyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is defending against the submission attempts here by Sawyer.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Sawyer there.
Sawyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sawyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sawyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer 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.
Edgar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sawyer.
Sawyer controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.
Sawyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edgar sees it coming and defends easily.
Edgar is defending against the submission attempts here by Sawyer.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura here.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edgar is just riding it out for now. Sawyer eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Sawyer dominated that second round.
That's time! Sawyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Edgar misses with a double jab
and Sawyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sawyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edgar's efforts to push away.
Sawyer has hold of one of Edgar's legs. Edgar is fighting the takedown attempt but Sawyer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sawyer passes Edgar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sawyer passes to full mount!
Sawyer thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edgar turns into him and now he's in Sawyer's guard.
Sawyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sawyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Sawyer is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
Sawyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar wants to stand but Sawyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sawyer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edgar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Sawyer won't let him.
Sawyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sawyer has a closed guard, preventing Edgar from standing up.
Sawyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edgar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edgar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frankie Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sawyer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edgar passes into half guard.
Sawyer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cyrus Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sawyer counters with a shoot takedown. Edgar fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sawyer wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Edgar looking for a sweep. Not yet Edgar, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Sawyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sawyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Sawyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tate!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate tries to land a leg kick but Mayweather saw it coming and moves away.
Tate avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but Tate is out of range.
Tate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayweather.
Mayweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tate. Tate obviously looking to wear him down.
Tate moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather throws a lazy head kick
and Tate counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tate gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tate looks up at the clock and then as Mayweather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tate smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather is looking to regain half guard here but Tate keeps moving and retains side control.
Tate cracks Mayweather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tate working the ground and pound but Mayweather is defending the strikes.
Mayweather is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tate is controlling him well.
An elbow from Tate crashes against the mat.
Tate working the head and body with strikes.
Tate in side control, throwing shots but Mayweather defends.
Mayweather taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mayweather takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mayweather takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tate with the ground and pound but Mayweather regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to pass to full mount but Mayweather defends it.
Mayweather works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayweather's head.
Tate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tate works over Mayweather with some ground and pound from guard.
Tate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayweather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate trying to control but Mayweather is working from the bottom.
Tate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tate working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather has wrist control.
Tate has gone for a leg lock! Mayweather slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tate's guard.
Mayweather stops Tate from standing up.
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayweather will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayweather stands and steps away. Tate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Mayweather does no damage.
Tate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mayweather takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Tate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tate throws a leg kick which misses Mayweather's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayweather tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tate dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather misses with a double jab.
Mayweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Tate avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayweather's sensitive parts.
Mayweather cracks Tate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tate.
Mayweather misses with a two punch combination.
Mayweather misses with a straight right.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tate's head.
Tate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather checks a leg kick nicely.
Tate drops his hands momentarily and Mayweather takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Tate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayweather 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 Tate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayweather will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Mayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate.
Tate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tate scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tate is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tate lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tate.
Tate lands strikes from half guard.
Tate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tate misses with a head shot. Mayweather uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mayweather looking for a guillotine here but Tate defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayweather tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayweather is keeping the position for now.
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tate throws a big right hand that misses.
Tate works over Mayweather with some ground and pound from guard.
Tate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tate scoring with some ground and pound.
Tate lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayweather has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tate lands a couple of digs.
Mayweather utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tate working Mayweather over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Tate connects with a nice short shot to Mayweather's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tate lands a nice short elbow.
Tate is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tate lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tate 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!
Mayweather lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tate.
Mayweather is looking to wear down Tate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tate takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.
Tate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mayweather checks it well.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Tate with a series of wild strikes but Tate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate throws a low kick but Mayweather avoids it.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
Mayweather lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mayweather pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tate is out of range and Mayweather settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mayweather swings for the body but Tate moves out of range.
Mayweather ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mayweather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Tate scores a takedown into full mount!
Tate looking to finish Mayweather with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayweather!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mayweather can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tate lands with some strikes.
Tate is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tate lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate unloading with bombs!
Tate scoring with strikes but Mayweather is staying in there.
Mayweather is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Tate! Mayweather is hurt baaadly! Tate is firing away with more strikes - Mayweather is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed al Zawahiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen AC/DC - D.T. as his entrance music. Mohammed al Zawahiri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammed al Zawahiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Zawahiri clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Mr Walker has been cut.
Walker gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mohammed al Zawahiri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Pox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Heittopussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pox's entrance music is How is your whole? ....Family!. A fine choice. Big Pox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Pox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sakari Heittopussi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heittopussi moves to clinch but Pox breaks away
and Pox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heittopussi darts in trying to clinch
and Pox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heittopussi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Heittopussi looks to throw a body kick
and Pox counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heittopussi swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pox to counter with a crisp jab.
Heittopussi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pox counters with a crisp right that sends Heittopussi to the canvas! Pox follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Pox!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sagat Petchyindee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix). Sagat Petchyindee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sagat Petchyindee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petchyindee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petchyindee. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Petchyindee is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Petchyindee from improving his position.
Petchyindee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Petchyindee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Petchyindee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gracie prevents Petchyindee from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Petchyindee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Petchyindee is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Petchyindee is rocked!
Gracie 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petchyindee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petchyindee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petchyindee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petchyindee defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Petchyindee down.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Petchyindee is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Petchyindee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bat Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade comes into the arena with Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon blaring out of the sound system. Smith has chosen ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Slade throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Slade thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Slade throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slade thinking.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Slade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Slade misses with a left hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slade looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Slade throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Smith tenderised Slade's leg. Slade is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slade lands the left hand.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Slade's shoulder, as Slade tries to avoid the shot.
Slade misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Slade 's knee.
Slade misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Slade counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Smith.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Slade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Slade 's knee.
Slade misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Bat Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade is breathing heavily.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slade misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith gets through Slade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Slade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slade misses with a body punch.
Slade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slade avoids it.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Slade tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Slade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slade or not.
Smith lands a body shot.
Slade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slade is defending well for now.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Slade managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith pushes Slade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bat Slade has been cut.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slade or not.
A short left from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Slade back against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Slade controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bat Slade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Slade shrugs it off.
Slade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slade throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slade misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slade was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith punishes Slade's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Slade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slade fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a push kick but Slade slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
A jab from Slade misses.
Slade looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Slade looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Slade throws an off balance right hand
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slade's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Slade's ribcage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slade throws a head punch that misses.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Slade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slade.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Slade takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slade fails to land.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Slade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Slade struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Slade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Slade won't want to take too many of those.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Slade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Slade.
Slade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Slade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slade is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slade.
Slade is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith cracks Slade with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith digs a right hand into Slade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slade's gas tank.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slade tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Slade trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith prevents a body shot from Slade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bat Slade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Slade throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Slade counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Slade to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slade misses the shot to the body.
Slade throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Slade.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Slade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Slade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slade has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Slade avoids the damage to the body.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slades head.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Slade avoids the damage to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slade taking a breather.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith gets through Slade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slade.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Slade won't want to take too many of those.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slade is defending well for now.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slade's elbow.
Slade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slade working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Slade misses with a punch on the inside.
Slade tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slade has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Slade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Slade avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Slade lands a right hand.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bat Slade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Slade is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slade has his back to the cage.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to work over Slade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith pushes Slade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith pushes Slade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade scores with a hook to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trevor Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russian Experiment V has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scott Cain's chin.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment V misses with a lunging right hand
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cain throws a shot to the body.
Cain connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment V.
Decent striking displayed by Cain there.
Cain tries to clinch up
and Experiment V counters with a nice leg kick.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cain swings for the body but Experiment V moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment V.
Experiment V looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Experiment V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment V.
Experiment V misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain wants to clinch.
Experiment V swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment V swings widly with a right hand
and Cain counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Experiment V misses
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment V throws a big shot that misses.
Cain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Experiment V stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Experiment V walks into a straight right hand from Cain.
Cain scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scott Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment V throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a shoot takedown. Experiment V fights it but they end up in guard.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Experiment V is keeping the position.
Experiment V keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment V wants to sweep but no luck.
Cain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Experiment V trying to control the position.
Experiment V looks gassed!
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment V is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V wants to sweep here but Cain controlling him for the moment.
Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cain is looking to stall here but Experiment V recovers full guard.
Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment V keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Experiment V is not content to let Cain control the position.
Cain advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cain working for a guillotine from mount but Experiment V is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Experiment V has worked his arm free - good work by Experiment V!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Cain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment V's head backwards.
Cain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cain closes the distance but Experiment V moves to the side
and Experiment V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cain shoots and misses
and Experiment V counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Experiment V shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Russian Experiment V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Cain rushes Experiment V and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Experiment V.
Experiment V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Experiment V.
Experiment V lands with a right to the head.
Experiment V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment V takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment V cracks Cain with a good jab.
Experiment V staying out of range there.
Cain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Experiment V is predictable there
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
Cain throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Experiment V throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment V counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment V's head.
Cain throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment V counters with a series of strikes. Cain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Experiment V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment V throws a head kick that misses
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Experiment V is breathing heavily.
Cain closes the distance and clinches up with Experiment V, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes Experiment V against the cage but Experiment V circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment V throws a hook but Cain blocks it.
Experiment V throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Experiment V throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Cain works the jab nicely.
Experiment V walks into a stiff left hand from Cain.
Cain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cain wants to control the pace but Experiment V is squirming around nicely.
Cain wants to take his opponent's back but Experiment V doesn't allow it.
Cain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Experiment V's face.
Cain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cain seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Experiment V is holding on tight.
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.
Experiment V keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cain trying to control but Experiment V is having none of it.
Cain wants to take Experiment V's back but he can't do it this time.
Cain is working for a guillotine from mount but Experiment V frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russian Experiment V will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cain gets a clinch.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Experiment V just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cain breaks from the clinch.
Experiment V misses with a jab to the body
and Cain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Experiment V will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cain wants to clinch up but Experiment V keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Cain tenderised Experiment V's leg. Experiment V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cain passes Experiment V's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cain passes to side control.
Cain wants to control but Experiment V is keeping him busy.
Experiment V is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Experiment V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Experiment V is not content to let Cain control the position.
Cain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Experiment V is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V is looking to reverse the position.
Cain misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cain looking to control but instead Experiment V has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment V manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cain passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Experiment V is not content to let Cain control the position.
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.
Experiment V is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott Cain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cain has knee on belly and moves into mount.
A nice elbow there by Cain.
Cain takes Experiment V's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Experiment V is in trouble.
I really don't envy Experiment V right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cain 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Cain!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruscle Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscle comes to the cage accompanied by DMX's- Where My Dogs At. Blunts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cypress Hill - Hits From the Bong. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruscle Muscle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Muscle.
Blunts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muscle counters with a three punch combo that has Blunts backing up. Blunts nods at Muscle to acknowledge the strikes.
Muscle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blunts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blunts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muscle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blunts's knee momentarily.
Blunts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muscle manages to avoid it.
Blunts misses with a hook
and Muscle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muscle misses with a jab to the body
and Blunts counters with a left and a right that stings Muscle.
Muscle misses with a right hand
and Blunts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muscle defending well as Blunts loads up on a big left hand.
Blunts swings widly with a right hand
and Muscle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muscle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blunts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blunts throws a poor cross that misses
and Muscle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts throws a poor cross that misses
and Muscle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muscle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunts manages to avoid it.
Blunts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muscle.
Muscle gets a clinch.
Muscle scores with a shot to the side of Blunts's head.
Muscle misses with a punch to the body.
Blunts is pushing Muscle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muscle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muscle seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A hook to the body from Blunts.
Muscle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blunts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blunts stalling in the clinch but Muscle improves position.
Muscle scores with a shot to the side of Blunts's head.
Muscle trying to control the position but instead, Blunts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muscle into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blunts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muscle misses with a knee to the head.
Blunts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muscle misses with a punch to the body.
Blunts lands a hook that snaps the head of Muscle backwards.
Blunts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blunts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muscle is defending well for now.
Muscle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blunts misses with a punch to the body.
Muscle misses with a punch to the body.
Muscle is leaning against Blunts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muscle tries a body shot but Blunts blocks it.
Muscle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muscle blocks the elbow strike.
Muscle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blunts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muscle throws a punch but it's blocked by Blunts.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muscle.
Blunts digs a right hand into Muscle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muscle's gas tank.
Muscle lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Blunts.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muscle as Blunts tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Muscle - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blunts managing to block the knees to the body from Muscle.
Blunts throws a punch but it's blocked by Muscle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blunts.
Muscle blocks a body shot from Blunts.
Muscle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blunts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muscle lands a body shot.
Blunts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blunts.
Blunts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muscle blocks a body shot from Blunts.
Muscle tries to work over Blunts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Muscle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muscle has Blunts pressed against the cage, preventing Blunts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blunts lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Ruscle Muscle has been cut.
Muscle stalling.
Blunts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blunts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blunts blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muscle taking a breather.
Muscle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muscle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blunts's elbow.
Blunts can't find room to land a body shot as Muscle controls the action.
Muscle trying to control the position but instead, Blunts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muscle into the cage.
Blunts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blunts blocks a body shot from Muscle.
Blunts stalling in the clinch but Muscle improves position.
Muscle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muscle pushes Blunts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muscle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blunts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muscle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blunts misses with a hook
and Muscle counters with a nice uppercut.
J Blunts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muscle misses with a right hand
and Blunts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blunts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muscle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruscle Muscle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruscle Muscle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Muscle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muscle wants to clinch up but Blunts keeps it at a distance.
Blunts misses with a straight left.
Muscle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blunts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muscle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blunts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muscle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blunts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blunts lands with an overhand left.
Muscle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muscle.
Muscle throws a jab when Blunts was well out of range.
Ruscle Muscle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle misses with a leg kick
and Blunts counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Muscle!
Muscle tries to hold on but Blunts pushes him away.
Blunts looking to secure an arm triangle but Muscle defends it well.
Muscle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blunts tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Muscle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blunts landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blunts 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.
Blunts blocks Muscle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Blunts throws some wild stikes that Muscle manages to avoid easily.
Muscle is trying to escape the mount.
Blunts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muscle hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunts controlling the position easily from mount.
Blunts working for a guillotine from mount but Muscle is in no mood to give up.
Muscle tries to lock up and control but Blunts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muscle is looking to escape.
Muscle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muscle is squirming around, avoiding Blunts's attempts to control the action.
Muscle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blunts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Muscle is now in Blunts's guard. A big mistake from Blunts there, giving up the dominant position!
Muscle wants to control from the top but Blunts keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muscle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muscle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blunts is trying to control the position but Muscle postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Blunts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruscle Muscle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muscle slips a jab from Blunts.
Muscle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blunts's head backwards.
Blunts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blunts checks a leg kick nicely.
Blunts throws a combination that misses
and Muscle counters with a low kick, right behind Blunts 's knee.
Nice cross by Blunts.
Muscle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blunts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muscle's guard.
Muscle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blunts stopping the sweep attempt from Muscle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle is working hard here to advance position.
Blunts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muscle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blunts has managed to get both his arms back between Muscle's legs - danger averted.
Muscle wants to hit a switch here but Blunts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muscle there!
Blunts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ruscle Muscle's cut is getting worse.
Muscle is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blunts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ruscle Muscle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ruscle Muscle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). J Blunts! J Blunts retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sullivan IV might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seven Deadly Sins. Redenbacher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danger Zone. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redenbacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
Redenbacher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sullivan IV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redenbacher scrambles back to his feet.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redenbacher. That did some damage!
Redenbacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redenbacher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redenbacher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV catches Redenbacher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Orville Redenbacher has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Sullivan IV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redenbacher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sullivan IV.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Redenbacher misses
and Sullivan IV counters with a left to the body.
Sullivan IV takes one on the button.
Sullivan IV throws out a loose jab but Redenbacher uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut
and Redenbacher counters with a good low kick that Sullivan IV was not able to check.
Sullivan IV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redenbacher checks a low kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan IV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Redenbacher missing with a left hand there. Sullivan IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan IV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redenbacher tries to land a front kick but Sullivan IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan IV throws an off balance right hand
and Redenbacher counters with a body kick.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan IV throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan IV lands with a hook. Redenbacher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redenbacher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the body kick from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV avoids a kick to the body.
Redenbacher doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan IV circles away.
Sullivan IV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan IV misses with a right hand
and Redenbacher counters with an outside leg kick.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Redenbacher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Redenbacher misses its intended target.
Sullivan IV feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redenbachers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Redenbacher slams his shin into Sullivan IV's torso.
Redenbacher misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV works Redenbacher's body with a nice hook.
Redenbacher tries to clinch there but Sullivan IV circles away.
Sullivan IV connects with a leg kick. Redenbacher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Redenbacher strikes.
Redenbacher scores with a nice body kick.
Redenbacher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redenbacher scores with a body shot.
Redenbacher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it.
Redenbacher looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan IV is just out of range.
Sullivan IV misses with a looping left.
Sullivan IV lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redenbacher counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan IV 's knee.
Sullivan IV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redenbacher momentarily.
Redenbacher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redenbacher avoids the head kick by Sullivan IV.
A bone on bone clash there as Redenbacher blocks the leg kick.
Redenbacher misses with a hook.
Sullivan IV loads up on a big right hand but Redenbacher slips the punch.
Redenbacher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sullivan IV is out of range and Redenbacher settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redenbacher wants to clinch up but Sullivan IV keeps it at a distance.
Redenbacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan IV backpedaling.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Redenbacher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan IV. That did some damage!
John L Sullivan IV is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan IV misses the body punch
and Redenbacher counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan IV throws a right hand that misses
and Redenbacher counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Redenbacher does no damage.
Sullivan IV tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sullivan IV swings widly with a right hand
and Redenbacher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan IV shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice body shot.
Redenbacher tries to clinch
and Sullivan IV counters with a left and a right that stings Redenbacher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a lazy head kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a leg kick.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Redenbacher throws a push kick but Sullivan IV slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the body from Sullivan IV misses
and Redenbacher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redenbacher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick
and Redenbacher counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan IV will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body punch.
Redenbacher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Sullivan IV tenderised Redenbacher's leg. Redenbacher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redenbacher misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher pushes Sullivan IV up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Redenbacher letting Sullivan IV take a breather here.
Sullivan IV lands a left hand.
Sullivan IV prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
A hook to the body from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV trying to stall but Redenbacher improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sullivan IV is leaning against Redenbacher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redenbacher is breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV is trying to stall.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Sullivan IV is trying to force a seperation but Redenbacher has the dominant position.
Sullivan IV blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan IV is keeping busy.
Redenbacher struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan IV controls his hands.
Sullivan IV trying to stall but Redenbacher improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
Redenbacher tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Sullivan IV effectively controlling the action here.
Redenbacher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redenbacher thows a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it
letting Sullivan IV counter with a right hand.
Sullivan IV scores with a leg kick.
Redenbacher wants to clinch.
Sullivan IV goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sullivan IV fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick but Redenbacher moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redenbacher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
Sullivan IV looks to land a right hand but Redenbacher moved out of range.
Redenbacher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redenbacher tries to clinch up.
Redenbacher throws a body punch but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Good work by Sullivan IV as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher dips to his left and cracks Sullivan IV with an uppercut!
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orville Redenbacher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redenbacher tries to clinch up but Sullivan IV circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sullivan IV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sullivan IV is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redenbacher misses with an uppercut.
Redenbacher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan IV connects with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Sullivan IV lands a right hook to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan IV moves away and avoids it.
Redenbacher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the head.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body punch.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher slips a straight right by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan IV staying out of range there.
Sullivan IV cracks a nice hook into Redenbacher's ribs.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redenbacher.
A jab lands there for Sullivan IV.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Redenbacher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redenbacher throws a chopping leg kick but Sullivan IV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redenbacher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan IV attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redenbacher's head.
Sullivan IV scores with a shot to the body.
Redenbacher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Redenbacher ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.
Redenbacher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with a leg kick.
Redenbacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan IV is able to avoid easily.
Redenbacher blocks a jab.
Redenbacher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redenbacher throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan IV ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher cracks the inside of Sullivan IV's front leg.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Redenbacher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redenbacher throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redenbacher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sullivan IV rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redenbacher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redenbacher connects with a leg kick. Sullivan IV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Redenbacher misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan IV 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redenbacher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut
enabling Redenbacher to counter with a crisp jab.
Redenbacher swinging wildly here.
Sullivan IV sizes up Redenbacher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV scores with a body shot.
Sullivan IV throws out a leg kick but Redenbacher moves out of range and Sullivan IV only half commits.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Redenbacher blocks it.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redenbacher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redenbacher counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan IV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sullivan IV throws a sloppy head kick and Redenbacher moves out of range easily.
Redenbacher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redenbacher is out of range and Sullivan IV settles back down.
Sullivan IV sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Redenbacher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redenbacher misses with an uppercut
and Sullivan IV counters with an outside leg kick.
Redenbacher scores with a kick to the body.
Redenbacher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan IV misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redenbacher counters with a good low kick that Sullivan IV was not able to check.
A low kick from Sullivan IV is predictable there
and Redenbacher counters by moving into the clinch.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Redenbacher tries a body shot but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Redenbacher lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redenbacher lands a left hand.
Sullivan IV tries to throw a body punch but Redenbacher avoids it by throwing Sullivan IV back against the cage.
Redenbacher lands a body shot.
Redenbacher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redenbacher misses with a punch to the body.
Redenbacher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redenbacher scores with a hook to the body.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Redenbacher.
A right hand to the body from Redenbacher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redenbacher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan IV avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Redenbacher pushes Sullivan IV back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redenbacher digs a right hand underneath Sullivan IV's ribcage. Sullivan IV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
A short uppercut from Redenbacher.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redenbacher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redenbacher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher is leaning against Sullivan IV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redenbacher is leaning against Sullivan IV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Redenbacher.
A shot in the inside from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan IV controls the action.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Redenbacher.
Nice body punch from Redenbacher - that landed with a thud.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan IV prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
A shot in the inside from Redenbacher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redenbacher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redenbacher misses with a body punch.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sullivan IV takes a shot to the head.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Redenbacher - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redenbacher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redenbacher is leaning against Sullivan IV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redenbacher lands with a left to the head.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redenbacher.
Still in the clinch, Redenbacher scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redenbacher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Redenbacher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redenbacher lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redenbacher lands a body shot.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Sullivan IV can't find room to land a body shot as Redenbacher controls the action.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redenbacher digs a right hand underneath Sullivan IV's ribcage. Sullivan IV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan IV avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Sullivan IV tries to work over Redenbacher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan IV wants to stall.
Redenbacher prevents Sullivan IV from breaking the clinch.
Redenbacher works on Sullivan IV's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan IV struggles to land a body shot inside as Redenbacher controls his hands.
The referee calls for Redenbacher to work.
Redenbacher lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Sullivan IV is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redenbacher is keeping busy.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orville Redenbacher dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Redenbacher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Redenbacher moved away.
A low kick from Sullivan IV is predictable there
letting Redenbacher counter with a right hand.
Sullivan IV looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sullivan IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redenbacher.
Good leg kick by Redenbacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Redenbacher avoids it.
Redenbacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan IV is able to avoid easily.
Redenbacher tries to work over Sullivan IV's front leg with a kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
Redenbacher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Redenbacher.
The crowd cheers as Redenbacher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan IV doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan IV gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redenbacher's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redenbacher finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan IV's head.
Redenbacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV blocks the body kick.
Redenbacher looks to land a body kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Sullivan IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redenbacher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sullivan IV cracks a nice hook into Redenbacher's ribs.
Redenbacher doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan IV circles away.
Redenbacher missing with a left hand there. Sullivan IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redenbacher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV scoring well with a low kick there.
Redenbacher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan IV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redenbacher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan IV lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redenbacher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan IV moves away.
Sullivan IV connects with a jab.
Redenbacher misses with a left hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Redenbacher avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Redenbacher throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan IV.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan IV.
Redenbacher moves away from the strike by Sullivan IV.
A bone on bone clash there as Redenbacher blocks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV throws a solid leg kick but Redenbacher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan IV.
Nice shot by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a right hand that Redenbacher ducks under and follows up with a left that Redenbacher also avoids with ease.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redenbacher at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan IV misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tried to score with a low kick but Redenbacher checks it.
Redenbacher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Redenbacher avoids the punch easily.
Redenbacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan IV loads up on a big right hand but Redenbacher slips the punch.
Redenbacher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan IV misses with a double jab.
Redenbacher moves out of range as Sullivan IV strikes.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan IV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sullivan IV has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
John L Sullivan IV retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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