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Carnage 18: Independence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Willis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis misses with a wild combination.
Willis misses with a body shot.
Myres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like James Myres has been cut.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myres moves away.
Myres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willis.
Myres drops his hands momentarily and Willis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Willis drops Myres with a beautiful combination! Myres stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Willis is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Willis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis misses with a straight right.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
Willis connects with a body shot.
Myres fails to land the takedown.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myres wants to control the pace but Willis is squirming around nicely.
Myres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Myres wants to take Willis's back here but Willis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myres wants to control the pace but Willis is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres looking for a guillotine from mount but Willis is having none of it.
Myres controlling from mount.
Myres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Willis is now in Myres's guard. A big mistake from Myres there, giving up the dominant position!
Willis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Willis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willis defends well.
Myres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.
Willis is stalling in the full guard.
Myres wants to get back to his feet but Willis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Myres has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Myres has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myres has control of Willis's left arm, preventing Willis from doing any damage.
Myres keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Willis controlling from the top position.
Myres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Myres looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Myres'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.
Myres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Willis just misses with a punch to the body.
Myres moves out of range as Willis strikes.
Willis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Myres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Myres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James Myres's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis digs a good body shot into Myres's ribs.
Myres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willis.
Willis lands with a big right hook that stumbles Myres - he's out on his feet here! Willis follows up with another monster hook that separates Myres from consciousness! Myres falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Willis stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Willis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Hutchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe Hutchin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Bush!
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, Monroe Hutchin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush swats away the attempt to clinch by Hutchin.
Bush looks for a takedown but Hutchin sprawls well.
Bush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hutchin pinned against the cage. Hutchin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hutchin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hutchin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hutchin!
Bush looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush tries to control but Hutchin wriggling away.
Hutchin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bush controlling the action here.
Bush tries to pass to full mount but Hutchin defends it.
Bush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hutchin punching from the bottom.
Bush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hutchin keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush is looking to advance position but Hutchin won't allow it.
Hutchin taking some punishment here, with Bush in his half guard.
Hutchin wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hutchin stuffs the takedown attempt from Bush. Bush gets slowly back to his feet.
Bush shoots in for a double leg but Hutchin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hutchin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hutchin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hutchin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hutchin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Hutchin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hutchin can't keep his opponent in guard - Bush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bush wants to work for an arm triangle but Hutchin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is thwarting Hutchin's attempts to control the position.
Hutchin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bush works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bush is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Bush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeak Rummind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rummind comes to the cage accompanied by Flaw - Get Up Again . Samuel Sawyer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zeak Rummind's chin.
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198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeak Rummind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rummind pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Sawyer.
It looks like Zeak Rummind has been cut.
Rummind takes one to the chin there.
Rummind slips under a jab.
Rummind moves out of range as Sawyer strikes.
Sawyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Sawyer misses its intended target.
Rummind takes the fight into the clinch.
Rummind controlling the action here for a moment.
Sawyer is trying to break the clinch but Rummind has him pressed against the cage.
Rummind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sawyers head.
Sawyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rummind.
Rummind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rummind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawyer scores with a jab to the head.
Rummind is rocked!
Sawyer loads up on a big right hand but Rummind slips the punch.
Oh Rummind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sawyer dances in with a quick combination. Rummind is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sawyer snaps Rummind's head back. Rummind stumbles backwards against the cage. Sawyer steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rummind's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rummind just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Sawyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fairfax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontana has chosen Queensryche - Silent Lucidity as his entrance music. Richard Fairfax could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Fontana's chin.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Fairfax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Fontana!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairfax looks to clinch
and Fontana counters by moving into the clinch.
Fairfax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fairfax comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fontana tries to stall but Fairfax uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairfax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairfax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fairfax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Steve Fontana has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Fairfax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairfax creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fontana's defenses.
Fairfax lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fontana.
Fontana fails to pull guard.
Fairfax tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
Fairfax landing knees to the head.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fairfax prevents the takedown attempt.
Fairfax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fontana working hard to break the clinch.
Fontana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fontana.
Fairfax comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fontana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairfax lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Fairfax.
Fontana looks gassed!
Fontana misses with an elbow strike.
Fairfax lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairfax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairfax effectively controlling the action here.
Fairfax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairfax.
Fontana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairfax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairfax landing knees to the body.
Fairfax stalling in the clinch.
Fairfax lands a right hand.
Fontana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fairfax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fontana.
Fairfax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairfax.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairfax landing knees to the body.
Fontana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fairfax lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairfax lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairfax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairfax with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax landing knees to the head.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairfax lands with a light punch inside.
Fairfax landing knees to the head.
Fontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fairfax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
Fairfax is stalling here.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Fairfax won't allow it.
Fontana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fontana is trying to force a seperation but Fairfax has the dominant position.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fontana.
Fairfax misses with a knee to the head.
Fontana prevents a body shot from Fairfax.
Fontana jumps guard but Fairfax stands there with Fontana around his waist. Fontana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fairfax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fontana's face.
Fontana slowing the pace effectively.
Fairfax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fontana takes the fight into the clinch.
Fontana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fontana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fontana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairfax connects with a knee to the head.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Fairfax holds him up against the cage and eventually Fontana drops back down to his feet.
Fairfax content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fontana wants to stall.
Fontana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairfax gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairfax digs a right hand into Fontana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fontana's gas tank.
Fairfax landing knees to the head.
Fontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fairfax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fontana's face.
Fontana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fairfax pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fairfax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairfax wants to clinch.
Fairfax is looking to clinch but Fontana is avoiding it.
Fontana tries to keep at a distance but Fairfax has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fontana tries a knee to the head but Fairfax blocks it.
Fontana takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairfax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fontana is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Fairfax.
Fontana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fontana tries for a takedown but Fairfax manages to get underhooks.
Fairfax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fontanas head.
Fairfax lands a shoulder strike.
Fontana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairfax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Fairfax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Fontana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairfax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fontana swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairfax.
Fairfax has Fontana up against the cage in a clinch.
Fontana has had enough of the clinch but Fairfax keeps him there for the moment.
Fairfax lands a right hand.
Fontana takes a shot to the head.
Fairfax lands a shot to the body.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fairfax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fairfax.
Fontana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fairfax pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fairfax.
Fairfax blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fontana tries to break free but Fairfax pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fontana.
Fairfax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fairfax lands a right hand.
Richard Fairfax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairfax.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairfax.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fairfax.
Fairfax works on Fontana's body with a couple of short punches.
Fairfax lands a knee to the body.
Fairfax lands a knee to the head.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fontana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Fairfax.
Fontana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fontana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fontana looking to slow down the pace here.
Fairfax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Fairfax.
Fontana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fontana takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Fairfax.
Fairfax scores with a knee to the head.
Fairfax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fontana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairfax avoids it.
Fairfax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Fairfax won't allow it.
Fontana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairfax has him pressed against the cage.
Fairfax dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairfax misses with a knee strike.
Fairfax misses with a knee strike.
Fontana wants to stall.
Fontana wants a takedown but no success here.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fontana.
Fairfax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana closes the distance but Fairfax moves to the side
and Fontana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fontana tries to clinch there but Fairfax circles away.
Fontana moves in looking to clinch but Fairfax pushes him off.
Fontana tries to clinch but Fairfax is having none of it.
Fontana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairfax sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairfax keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to de liver by Fairfax. Beautiful body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fontana.
Fairfax tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fontana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairfax is looking to clinch.
Fontana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairfax tries to avoid it but Fontana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairfax to the ground. Fairfax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairfax wants to clinch up but Fontana keeps it at a distance.
Fontana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairfax wants to clinch up but Fontana keeps it at a distance.
Fontana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fontana looks to land a combination but Fairfax avoids it well.
Fairfax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairfax tries to close the distance and clinch but Fontana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairfax wants to clinch.
Fontana keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairfax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairfax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fontana. That did some damage!
Richard Fairfax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairfax rushes Fontana and presses him up against the cage.
Fairfax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
Fairfax looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fontana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fairfax is keeping busy.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Fairfax won't allow it.
Fairfax landing knees to the body.
Fontana can't find room to land a body shot as Fairfax controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairfax.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Fairfax holds him up against the cage and eventually Fontana drops back down to his feet.
Fairfax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fairfax lands a hook that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
Fontana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairfax throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fontana jumps guard but Fairfax stands there with Fontana around his waist. Fontana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fairfax landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Fairfax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Fontana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fontana.
Fontana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fairfax on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fairfax tries to land knees in the clinch but Fontana avoids the damage to the body.
Fairfax putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fontana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fontana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fairfax fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fontana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fontana.
Fairfax is looking to clinch but Fontana is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairfax swivels and escapes.
Fairfax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairfax tries to clinch but Fontana moves away
and Fontana moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairfax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairfax tries to land a knee to the head but Fontana blocks with his arms.
Fairfax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fontana blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairfax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairfax lands a body shot.
Fontana wants a takedown.
Fairfax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
Fairfax blocks an elbow strike.
Fontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fairfax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairfax is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Fontana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fontana is trying to break the clinch but Fairfax has him pressed against the cage.
Fairfax lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairfax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
Fontana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairfax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fontana can't break the clinch.
Fairfax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairfax creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fontana's defenses.
Fairfax lands with a short shot to the head.
Fontana takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fairfax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fontana throws an elbow that misses.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Fairfax holds him up against the cage and eventually Fontana drops back down to his feet.
Fontana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fontana with a knee to the head.
Fairfax scores with a hook to the body.
Fairfax lands a knee to the head.
Fairfax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fontana letting Fairfax take a breather here.
Fontana missing with knees to the body.
Fontana takes a shot to the head.
Fontana jumps guard but Fairfax stands there with Fontana around his waist. Fontana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fontana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairfax gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fairfax utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairfax scores a nice knee to the body.
Fontana wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairfax won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fontana's face.
Fairfax missing with knees to the body.
Fairfax lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fairfax fails to land.
Fontana is trying to drag Fairfax to the mat but Fairfax just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fairfax keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fontana's efforts to push away.
Fairfax lands a knee to the head.
Fontana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fontana pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairfax leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fairfax.
Fairfax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fontana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairfax walks away with a smile on his face. Fontana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fontana clinches with his opponent.
Fontana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairfax's elbow.
Fontana tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairfax avoids the damage to the body.
Fairfax prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fairfax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fontana backwards.
Steve Fontana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Fairfax blocks an elbow strike from Fontana.
Fairfax works on Fontana's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairfax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Fairfax.
Fairfax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairfax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fontana or not.
Fairfax misses with a knee strike.
Fontana tries to pull guard but Fairfax won't allow it.
Fairfax throws a head punch that misses.
Fontana tries to stall but Fairfax uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fontana can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Fairfax to work.
Fontana managing to block the knees to the body from Fairfax.
Fairfax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fontana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fontana looking for a takedown.
Fontana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fontana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Fairfax.
Fontana tries to circle away but Fairfax has him pinned against the cage.
Richard Fairfax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairfax lands with a light punch inside.
Fontana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Fairfax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairfax 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Fairfax!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin McCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Almeida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SSS- The Cult. McCauley has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Ricardo Almeida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin McCauley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida shoots in and drives through. McCauley sprawls well.
McCauley scores with a shot to the body.
McCauley scores with a jab to the body.
McCauley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Ricardo Almeida has been cut.
McCauley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almeida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCauley's waist but McCauley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
A punch combination from McCauley misses.
Almeida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCauley lands with a kick to the temple. Almeida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Almeida is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCauley feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Almeida crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dustin McCauley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pongor Szinko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szinko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pursuit of Vikings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pongor Szinko!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little keeps the fight on the outside.
Szinko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Little.
Little fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Szinko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Szinko slips a jab and a cross from Little.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szinko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Szinko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Szinko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Little looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szinko is avoiding damage well.
Little tries to move into full mount but can't pass Szinko's legs.
Szinko wants to get back to his feet but Little drags him back down.
Little in side control lands a decent elbow.
Little is putting a hurting on Szinko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Little misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szinko defending against the ground and pound.
Little creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Szinko pushes Little away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Little gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Little landing a few strikes.
Szinko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Little.
Szinko wants to get back to his feet but Little drags him back down.
Little throws a strike aimed at the side of Szinko's head but Szinko avoids it well.
Little 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.
Little lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Szinko down.
Szinko is rocked!
Little in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Szinko looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Little turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Little!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. There's No Solution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Kuklinski's head back.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuklinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Kuklinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Kuklinski shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuklinski checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Kuklinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinski blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Kuklinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Richard Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuklinski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!
Kuklinski moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuklinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuklinski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Kuklinski moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Kuklinski moved out of range.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuklinski is defended easily by Alvarez.
Kuklinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuklinski doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Kuklinski is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez with a jab.
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kuklinski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kuklinski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
Kuklinski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuklinski blocks a jab.
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kuklinski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kuklinski manages to end up in side control.
Kuklinski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Kuklinski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuklinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuklinski taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuklinski ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuklinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Richard Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuklinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuklinski.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Kuklinski moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Kuklinski avoids the punch easily.
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuklinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuklinski has hold of Alvarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alvarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kuklinski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alvarez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuklinski fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kuklinski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuklinski looking to secure an arm triangle but Alvarez defends it well.
Kuklinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuklinski working for a submission but Alvarez is keeping him at bay.
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.
Kuklinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alvarez really wants to buck Kuklinski off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuklinski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alvarez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Kuklinski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Kuklinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Kuklinski moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Kuklinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuklinski.
Richard Alvarez 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.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Kuklinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Kuklinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Kuklinski cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuklinski which made him look bad.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Kuklinski avoids it.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Kuklinski counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
Kuklinski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Kuklinski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Kuklinski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Kuklinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuklinski has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuklinski's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez wants to stand but Kuklinski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuklinski has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuklinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kuklinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kuklinski prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Kuklinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuklinski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Kuklinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Friggin In The Riggin. Jeremy Foster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alejandro Suarez's chin.
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222 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Suarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Foster gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Foster.
The ground and pound from Foster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Foster looks up at the clock and then as Suarez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Foster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Foster prevents Suarez from escaping the position.
Suarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Foster.
The strikes coming from Foster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Foster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Foster 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.
Foster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Foster lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez defending against the ground and pound.
Foster throws an elbow but Suarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Foster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Suarez regains half guard, as Foster was trying to land strikes.
Suarez is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suarez defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster moves nicely into side control.
Foster misses with the ground and pound.
Suarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foster is controlling him well.
Foster throws an elbow but Suarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Foster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Foster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Foster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Foster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a strike aimed at the side of Suarez's head but Suarez avoids it well.
Foster working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Foster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Foster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Foster in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Suarez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Foster turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Foster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatanka Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Striker has chosen Rising Force as his entrance music. Tatanka Blackfoot had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatanka Blackfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Striker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackfoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Striker with that takedown attempt.
Striker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackfoot is trying to defend but Striker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blackfoot tries to roll over but Striker keeps him under control.
Blackfoot trying to control but Striker postures up.
Blackfoot is trying is best to control the position here.
Blackfoot wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackfoot has his hands clasped together around Striker's back. He's all about the action.
Blackfoot gets back to full guard.
Blackfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Striker is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Blackfoot is striking from the bottom but Striker uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Striker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blackfoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Striker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Striker's back!
Blackfoot struggling to land strikes to the head as Striker covers up.
Blackfoot doesn't have the hooks in and Striker manages to turn into his guard.
Striker wants to control from the top but Blackfoot keeps moving.
Blackfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Striker preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker distracts Blackfoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Striker thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Striker throwing strikes from guard but Blackfoot blocks nicely.
Blackfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Striker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Striker postures up.
Striker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Striker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Striker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackfoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Striker won't allow Blackfoot to sweep him here.
Striker scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackfoot looking for a guillotine here but Striker defends easily.
Striker cracks Blackfoot with a solid left hand.
Striker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blackfoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackfoot is looking for a triangle but Striker pushes his legs off easily.
Striker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackfoot throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Striker passes into half guard.
Blackfoot is pressing down on Striker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker connects with a couple of short punches.
Striker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Striker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Striker throwing strikes but missing.
Blackfoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Striker.
Blackfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackfoot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blackfoot is looking for a kimura but Striker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blackfoot to get the leverage.
Blackfoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Striker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackfoot.
Blackfoot is breathing heavily.
Blackfoot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Striker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blackfoot throws a shot from downtown. Striker moves away and avoids it.
Blackfoot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Christian Striker has been cut.
Striker ducks under a wild hook from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Blackfoot tests Striker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackfoot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Striker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Striker working the head and body with strikes.
Blackfoot is looking to reverse the position.
Blackfoot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Striker off and has taken his back!
Blackfoot is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Striker up.
Striker covering up well under a series of strikes from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Striker hold on?
Striker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Striker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Striker for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackfoot misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackfoot looking for the choke from the back.
Blackfoot is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackfoot is not going to allow Striker to sit and survive in this position.
Striker surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Blackfoot gets his hands free as Striker looks to control.
Blackfoot wants to control but Striker is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Blackfoot has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Striker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Blackfoot looking for the choke but no joy.
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.
Blackfoot throws strikes from the back but Striker rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Striker.
Striker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Striker is trying to control the position but Blackfoot postures up.
Striker controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatanka Blackfoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Striker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Blackfoot misses with a series of wild punches.
Striker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blackfoot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Striker working the ground and pound from side control.
Striker working away.
Striker landing strikes.
Blackfoot 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.
Blackfoot wants to control but Striker postures up.
Blackfoot manages to get back to half guard.
Blackfoot wants to improve his position but Striker is controlling well.
Striker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackfoot won't allow Striker to pass to mount.
Blackfoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackfoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily.
Striker is trying to control. Blackfoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackfoot is looking to improve his position.
Striker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blackfoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily.
Striker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Striker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Striker stops Blackfoot from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Striker there.
Striker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blackfoot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Striker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Striker lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Striker lands a nice short elbow.
Blackfoot trying to hold on to Striker's head to control him but Striker postures up.
Striker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackfoot keeps working.
Blackfoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Striker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Striker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot trying to hold on to Striker's head to control him but Striker postures up.
Blackfoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Striker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Striker's back!
Striker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blackfoot gets his way!
Blackfoot is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Striker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Striker for a finish.
Christian Striker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blackfoot's guard. Nice work there by Striker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Striker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blackfoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Striker is aware though and is defending well.
Blackfoot is trying to control the position but Striker postures up.
Blackfoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Striker passes into half guard.
Striker lands with a punch from half guard.
Striker is trying to control. Blackfoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Striker drops an elbow to the side of Blackfoot's head.
Blackfoot trying to control from the bottom.
Blackfoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Striker pulls his head out easily.
Blackfoot wants to control but Striker is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Striker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Striker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse comes to the cage accompanied by Die MF Die. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rotch's choice of entrance music: Why Cant we be Friends-War. 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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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Mouse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rotch!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse lands an overhand right.
Mouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotch avoids the body shot from Mouse.
Mouse misses with a double jab.
Good work by Rotch as he checks the leg kick.
Mouse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rotch is out of range.
Mouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rotch's corner calls for a 1-2. Rotch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rotch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mouse throws a low kick, looking for Rotch's leg but Rotch calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Mouse.
Mouse swings for the body but Rotch moves out of range.
Mouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mouse slips a jab and a cross from Rotch.
Mouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotch.
Mouse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rotch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Micky Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mouse tries for a takedown but Rotch circles away easily
and Rotch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouse misses with a combination
and Rotch counters with a series of strikes. Mouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mouse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rotch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotch.
Mouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mouse tries to get out of the position.
Mouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mouse doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rotch stands up from Mouse's guard - Rotch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rotch looks to land a combination. Mouse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mouse tries to clinch up
and Rotch counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rotch counters with a left and a right that stings Mouse.
Mouse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rotch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mouse's guard now.
Rotch stands up and waves to Mouse to follow him.
Mouse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rotch. That did some damage!
Mouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rotch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotch counters with a shoot takedown. Mouse fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotch wanted to stand there but Mouse had control of the position.
Mouse is looking for a triangle but Rotch pushes his legs off easily.
Mouse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rotch is aware though and is defending well.
Rotch wants to stand but Mouse is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mouse's guard.
Rotch postures up.
Mouse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mouse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mouse lands a nice shot to the head.
Mouse is landing with some decent strikes but Rotch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rotch tries to buck Mouse off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mouse there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mouse goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rotch turns into him and now he's in Mouse's guard.
Mouse is trying to hold Rotch in close to prevent damage but Rotch has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Rotch is going to stand back up.
Mouse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mouse wants to control the action here but instead Rotch manages to pass to full mount!
Mouse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mouse is trying to reverse the position but instead Rotch has taken his back - oops!
Mouse has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouse is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch is trying to stick to Mouse's back but Mouse is turning into Rotch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rotch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mouse.
Mouse throws a strike but Rotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rotch stands and steps away. Mouse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rotch checks the leg kick.
Mouse misses with a double jab
and Rotch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rotch manages to pass to side control.
Rotch decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mouse throws and low kick but Rotch moves out of range easily.
Mouse tries to clinch up.
Mouse throws a sloppy body shot
and Rotch counters with a left and a right that stings Mouse.
Mike Rotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mouse!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotch is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mouse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mouse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rotch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rotch tries to stand and escape but Mouse is controlling the position.
Mouse tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rotch has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mouse throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mike Rotch has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rotch prevents Mouse from getting the reversal.
Mouse tries to lock up and control but Rotch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rotch is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouse.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Rotch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rotch looks for a takedown but Mouse sprawls well.
Rotch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rotch misses with the combination.
Mouse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rotch wants to stand but Mouse has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mouse pushes Rotch off looking to stand but Rotch dives back in and keeps control.
Rotch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mouse trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rotch wants to stand up but Mouse is controlling the position.
Mouse is doing well to control the position and prevent Rotch from advancing to side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rotch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mouse throws a head kick but Rotch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mouse thows a body shot but no joy.
Mouse throws a chopping leg kick but Rotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mouse is looking to wear down Rotch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mouse tries to clinch but Rotch moves away
and Rotch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mouse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mouse wants to control the action but instead Rotch gets a body lock and reverses into Mouse's guard! Nice work!
Mouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotch stands and steps away. Mouse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Rotch counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Rotch misses.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rotch.
Rotch throws a right hand that Mouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Mouse also avoids with ease.
Rotch stuns Mouse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Micky Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouse tries for a takedown but Rotch circles away easily
and Rotch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mouse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rotch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rotch counters with a right hand to the body.
Mouse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rotch is out of range and Mouse settles back down.
Rotch misses with a double jab.
Rotch checks a leg kick nicely.
Mouse misses with a double jab
and Rotch counters with a single leg into guard. Mouse didn't expect that.
Mouse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rotch wants to stand and escape but instead Mouse has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rotch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mouse is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch has a closed guard, preventing Mouse from standing up.
Rotch is looking to stand up but Mouse isn't so interested in that idea.
Mouse pushes down on Rotch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mouse is working for a kimura but Rotch is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Rotch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mouse throws a sloppy head kick and Rotch moves out of range easily.
Mouse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mouse misses with a double jab
and Rotch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mouse lands a nice hook to Rotch's body. Rotch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotch counters with a single leg into guard. Mouse didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rotch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rotch looks to land a combination but Mouse avoids it well.
Rotch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mouse.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouse misses with a wild combination.
Mouse connects with a high kick.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Rotch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rotch counter with a right hand.
Mouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mouse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Rotch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mouse thinking.
Mouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Rotch sprawls well. He's pushed Mouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Rotch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mouse's guard now.
Rotch wanted to stand there but Mouse had control of the position.
Rotch stopping the sweep attempt from Mouse.
Rotch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse tries to clinch
and Rotch counters with a two punch combo.
Rotch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rotch moves out of range of the strikes.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotch counters with a left and a right that stings Mouse.
Rotch dodges the punch combination from Mouse.
Rotch blocks the body kick.
Mouse lands a body shot.
Mouse throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Rotch counters with a straight right hand.
Mouse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rotch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotch.
Rotch is looking to stand up but Mouse won't let him.
Mouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mouse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Micky Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mouse is looking for a triangle but Rotch pushes his legs off easily.
Mouse trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rotch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mouse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mouse tries to clinch
and Rotch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mouse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouse misses with a hook to the body
and Rotch counters with a stiff right hand.
Mouse throws a sloppy head kick
and Rotch counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rotch counters with a left and a right that stings Mouse.
Rotch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rotch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rotch!
Mike Rotch is the new light heavyweight champion!
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