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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralph O Briar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebediah Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Briar's entrance music is The Boys of the Old Brigade. A fine choice. Stewart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Momma Said Knock You Out. Stewart has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
168 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph O Briar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jebediah Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Briar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stewart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but O Briar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Briar closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. O Briar pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Briar circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Briar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stewart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Briar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart wants to clinch
letting O Briar counter with a right hand.
Stewart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Briar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart is pushing off trying to get to his feet. O Briar has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Stewart is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Ralph O Briar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Easton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Easton.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Easton uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Easton is working from the bottom.
Johnson throws a strike but Easton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Easton prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working an open guard so Easton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Easton misses with a head kick.
Easton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Easton.
Easton stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Easton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Easton lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
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!
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Easton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson tries to clinch but Easton is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Easton.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Easton.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Easton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Easton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Easton. Easton maintains the clinch.
Easton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Easton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brad Easton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Easton throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Easton scores with a kick to the body.
Easton scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Easton throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Johnson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brad Easton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Mahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Hasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Djimon Mahama has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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156 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djimon Mahama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Hasa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahama pinned against the cage. Mahama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hasa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hasa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahama defending well though.
Hasa throws a strike but Mahama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hasa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahama pushes a forearm under Hasa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hasa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Djimon Mahama!
Djimon Mahama is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Djimon Mahama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Velensia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Velensia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Velensia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velensia as he jumps to the side.
Velensia throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Velensia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velensia misses with the combination.
Velensia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Velensia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stark has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Velensia defend it? Stark steps over the head and cranks it - Velensia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emilio Stark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sirovica's choice of entrance music: last mohacian. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vedin Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeMarco fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirovica shoots for a double leg takedown but DeMarco sprawls well. He's pushed Sirovica's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sirovica shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarco counters with a two punch combo.
DeMarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sirovica fails with a takedown attempt.
Don Juan DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vedin Sirovica.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeMarco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sirovica lands a right hand.
Sirovica goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeMarco prevents it.
Sirovica looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeMarco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sirovica's elbow.
Sirovica tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeMarco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sirovica looking for a takedown.
Sirovica tries to score a body lock takedown but DeMarco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeMarco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sirovica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeMarco backwards.
DeMarco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sirovica is trying to keep an underhook but DeMarco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeMarco connects with a nice short shot to Sirovica's temple.
Sirovica is trying to get back to full guard.
DeMarco seems to be looking for submissions.
Sirovica is trying to stand up here but DeMarco is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirovica is trying to maintain the position but DeMarco is very close to passing his half guard.
DeMarco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sirovica to get to his feet.
DeMarco shoots in but no luck this time.
Vedin Sirovica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirovica forces DeMarco back against the cage and clinches.
DeMarco has had enough of the clinch but Sirovica keeps him there for the moment.
Sirovica misses with a knee to the head.
DeMarco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sirovica fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sirovica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sirovica uses from the top position.
Sirovica throwing strikes from guard but DeMarco blocks nicely.
Sirovica throwing strikes but missing.
DeMarco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sirovica postures up.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeMarco has his foot on Sirovica's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sirovica works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sirovica pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarco is keeping the position for now.
Sirovica content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sirovicais looking to pass into half guard but DeMarco pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now DeMarco is in guard.
Sirovica is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeMarco is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco taking some punishment here, with Sirovica in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirovica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeMarco defending well though.
DeMarco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sirovica is working away from the top position though.
Sirovica is working for a kimura but DeMarco is defending it quite comfortably.
DeMarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeMarco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeMarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeMarco tries to roll over but Sirovica keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vedin Sirovica will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeMarco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeMarco leaves Sirovica with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sirovica closes the distance and clinches.
DeMarco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sirovica throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeMarcos head.
Sirovica jumps guard and drags DeMarco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sirovica manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vedin Sirovica has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeMarco is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
DeMarco wants to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
Sirovica postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DeMarco looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica with shots to the head and body - DeMarco looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeMarco is trying to escape the mount.
Sirovica wants to take DeMarco's back here but DeMarco is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
DeMarco wants to control but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
DeMarco regains half guard.
Sirovica lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirovica wants to pass to mount but DeMarco is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is working for a kimura but DeMarco is defending it quite comfortably.
Sirovica is trying to work for a kimura but DeMarco is defending well.
Sirovica drops an elbow to the side of DeMarco's head.
DeMarco tries to roll over but Sirovica keeps him under control.
Sirovica trying to mount his opponent but DeMarco defends it.
Sirovica thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura here.
DeMarco is looking to control Sirovica's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMarco avoid being mounted?
Sirovica thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeMarco's head.
Sirovica 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirovica lands a nice short elbow.
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. Sirovica connects with a nice short shot to DeMarco's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeMarco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeMarco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sirovica makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeMarco working a defensive guard here.
DeMarco keeping full guard, as Sirovica tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DeMarco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sirovica is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirovica postures up and lands a big shot to DeMarco's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica trying to move into half guard but instead DeMarco has managed to sweep!
Sirovica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vedin Sirovica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but DeMarco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sirovica gets a double leg takedown into DeMarco's guard.
Sirovica has gone for a leg lock! DeMarco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sirovica's guard.
DeMarco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirovica works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirovica is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeMarco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sirovica's head.
DeMarco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sirovica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica wants to sweep but no luck.
Sirovica takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeMarco throwing strikes but missing.
Sirovica keeping full guard, as DeMarco tries to pass.
DeMarco prevents Sirovica from getting back to his feet.
DeMarco stands and steps away. Sirovica gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeMarco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sirovica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Don Juan DeMarco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirovica swinging wildly here.
Sirovica drives through and clinches with DeMarco against the cage.
Sirovica throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeMarcos head.
Sirovica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sirovica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeMarco missing with knees to the body.
Sirovica has DeMarco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sirovica pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DeMarco tumbling to the mat - Sirovica dives into DeMarco's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirovica working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeMarco's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco is trying to keep Sirovica in close.
Sirovica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeMarco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirovica preventing the sweep.
Sirovica postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeMarco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirovica.
Vedin Sirovica is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeMarco has his foot on Sirovica's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sirovica works his way back into a safe position though.
DeMarco keeping moving, preventing Sirovica from controlling successfully.
DeMarco keeping full guard, as Sirovica tries to pass.
Sirovica wants to control from the top but DeMarco keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sirovica landing with the ground and pound.
Sirovica trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeMarco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sirovica can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sirovica wants to control from the top but DeMarco keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but DeMarco is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vedin Sirovica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirovica 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vedin Sirovica!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Essien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daegal Howling (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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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Essien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daegal Howling !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Essien eats them both and turns towards Howling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Essien with a poor takedown
letting Howling counter with a right hand.
Essien with a poor takedown
and Howling counters with a series of strikes. Essien will be more careful next time no doubt.
Howling tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Essien is able to avoid easily.
Essien fails with the takedown
and Howling moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Essien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howling lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Essien gets back to full guard.
Howling is sitting in close to Essien's body. Essien has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Howling is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Howling is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Essien.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Essien!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Essien thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tayber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kal Too!
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, Jebidiah Tayber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayber tries to close the distance and clinch but Too swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Too displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Too tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tayber works over Too's head and body with a nice combination.
Too closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tayber circles away.
That kick from Tayber tenderised Too's leg. Too is trying to keep his angry face on.
Too misses with a jab, cross combination.
Too tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tayber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Tayber coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tayber slaps away a takedown attempt from Too, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tayber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Too tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tayber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Too somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kal Too. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tayber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tayber closes the distance and clinches.
Tayber lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Too tries to score a body lock takedown but Tayber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tayber tries a body shot but Too blocks it.
Too avoids a wild elbow strike from Tayber.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tayber.
Tayber scores with a shot to the side of Too's head.
Too misses with some punches.
Tayber lands a nice knee to the body.
Too lands a nice uppercut.
Too tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tayber avoids a wild elbow strike from Too.
Tayber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Too takes an elbow to the temple.
Too misses with a short punch on the inside.
Too throws a punch but it's blocked by Tayber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too breaks the clinch.
Tayber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Too is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tayber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Tayber. That snapped Too's head back.
Tayber closes the distance and pushes Too back into the cage.
Tayber lands an elbow just above Too 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Tayber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Too tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Too working aggressively here.
Tayber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tayber jabs Too to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Too on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Too avoids a kick to the body.
Tayber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Too takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tayber tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayber lands the left hand.
Too gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tayber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jebidiah Tayber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tayber connects with a single shot there.
Too moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tayber.
Tayber scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tayber pushes Too up against the cage in a clinch.
Tayber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tayber lands a nice uppercut.
Too takes an elbow to the temple.
Tayber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Too.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tayber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tayber gets underhooks to prevent Too's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too managing to block the knees to the body from Tayber.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Too.
Too swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tayber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Too has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tayber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Too. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tayber lands a shoulder strike.
Too jumps guard but Tayber stands there with Too around his waist. Too gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tayber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown. Tayber tries to sprawl out of it but Too keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tayber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tayber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Too to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tayber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tayber cracks a nice hook into Too's ribs.
Too keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Tayber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Tayber.
Kal Too seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Too moves out of range of the body kick from Tayber.
Tayber tries to sprawl but Too drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tayber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Too's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Too's back!
Too has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Too tries to roll but Tayber sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tayber is looking to control Too but Too is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Too trying to get back to his feet but Tayber is in full control for now.
Tayber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber scores with punches to the body.
Too 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 Tayber gets his way!
Too wants to control his opponent's hands but Tayber gets his hands free.
Tayber tries to keep control of the position but Too is staying busy.
Tayber lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Too is keeping busy.
Tayber looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber trying to control momentarily.
Tayber scores with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Too is trying to break free.
Will Tayber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tayber lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Too prevents Tayber from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too tries to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tayber.
Jebidiah Tayber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Too is trying to stand back up.
Tayber softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Good control from Tayber.
Tayber keeps control of the position as Too tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayber tries to get the hooks in deep but Too pushed the leg off.
Too looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tayber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Too trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Too tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tayber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Too is looking to clinch.
Too fails in his attempt to clinch.
Too takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tayber throws out a leg kick but Too moves out of range and Tayber only half commits.
Jebidiah Tayber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Too shoots and misses
and Tayber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Too tries to keep at a distance but Tayber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tayber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Too managing to block the knees to the body from Tayber.
Too misses with an elbow over the top.
Tayber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tayber.
Too is looking to clinch but Tayber is avoiding it.
Tayber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Too moves into the clinch successfully.
Too misses with the head strike.
Too looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Too.
A hook to the body from Tayber.
Too tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Tayber.
It looks like Kal Too has been cut.
Tayber prevents a body shot from Too.
Too takes a shot to the head.
Tayber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tayber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Too is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tayber's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tayber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Too is looking to work some ground and pound but Tayber has wrist control.
Tayber wants to improve his position but instead Too has moved into half guard.
Tayber is not content to let Too control the position.
Too is pressing down on Tayber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tayber is holding on for now.
Tayber is trying to stand up here but Too is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tayber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too trying to control but Tayber is working from the bottom.
Too stopping the sweep attempt from Tayber.
Too being controlled here momentarily.
Too content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tayber uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tayber lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tayber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Too thinking.
Kal Too is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tayber leaves Too with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kal Too. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tayber lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tayber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Too moves away.
Tayber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tayber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Too with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tayber to score with a decent uppercut.
Tayber scores with a head kick.
Too shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tayber defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Too sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tayber thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kal Too's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Too shoots and misses
and Tayber counters with a leg kick.
Tayber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Too with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tayber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tayber misses with a body shot.
Tayber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tayber feints and then cracks Too's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Too down.
Tayber lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tayber drops Too with a nice combination! Tayber dives into Too's guard, looking to finish!
Too is rocked!
Tayber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Too is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tayber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Too working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tayber.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tayber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Too seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jebidiah Tayber wasn't active enough on the ground.
Too wants to clinch up but Tayber keeps it at a distance.
Too manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tayber on his heels. He'll look to pass Tayber's guard now, I'm sure.
Too got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tayber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Too has managed to get both his arms back between Tayber's legs - danger averted.
Tayber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Too is fighting to break Tayber's control of his arms but Tayber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tayber trying to keep a closed guard but Too is proving a slippery customer.
Tayber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too trying to control the position from guard on top but Tayber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tayber 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.
Tayber keeping full guard, as Too tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tayber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Too shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Too showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Too missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tayber is looking for a sweep. Too is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too content to control rather than advance.
Too trying to pass the guard but Tayber defending well.
Tayber actively working from the bottom here.
Too stalling away here and it's allowed Tayber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Too pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tayber is keeping the position for now.
Tayber is trying to control the position but Too postures up.
Tayber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Too is one step ahead there.
Tayber pushes Too off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Too has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Too there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tayber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Too.
Too shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Too staying out of range there.
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!
Tayber stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kal Too. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Too 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.
Too tries to clinch but Tayber is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kal Too's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tayber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tayber lands a really nice looking cross but Too seems unphased.
Too tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tayber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tayber misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Tayber finds it's target.
Too misses with a looping left.
Tayber closes the distance and clinches.
Too wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Too.
Too misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tayber as Too tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Too takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Too goes for a takedown attempt but Tayber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Too manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tayber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Too counters with a takedown into side control.
Too working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Too trying to control the position but Tayber is working away.
Tayber regains half guard.
Too working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kal Too has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tayber controls his leg.
Too thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tayber's head.
Too uses his free foot to push down on Tayber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tayber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tayber wants to control but Too is having none of it.
Tayber regains half guard.
Tayber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tayber is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too works his way into full mount!
Too prevents Tayber from getting the reversal.
Too scoring with strikes but Tayber is staying in there.
Too looking to ground and pound but Tayber is blocking nicely.
Too trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Too has control of Tayber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tayber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too prevents Tayber from getting the reversal.
Tayber wants to control but Too is having none of it.
Too looking to control but Tayber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Too throwing strikes here but Tayber is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tayber is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kal Too showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tayber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Tayber!
Jebidiah Tayber is the new lightweight champion!
Jebidiah Tayber decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong has chosen Bite Marks - Screeching Weasel as his entrance music. Billa Bong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fancy Nancy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fancy Nancy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nancy misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Nancy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nancy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nancy throws a head kick that misses.
Nancy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nancy misses with a body shot
and Bong counters with a head kick.
Bong shoots in but Nancy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nancy pinned against the cage. Nancy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fancy Nancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billa Bong.
Nancy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bong is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nancy swinging wildly here.
Bong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nancy avoids it really well and circles away.
Bong throws a sloppy head kick and Nancy moves out of range easily.
Nancy digs a good hook to Bong's body.
Nancy works over Bong's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Billa Bong has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Nancy as he connects with a hook.
Nancy looks to land a combination but Bong avoids it well.
Bong slips a jab and a cross from Nancy.
Nancy throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nancy as he avoids it easily.
Nancy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bong ducks under a wild hook from Nancy.
Bong throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
Nancy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong.
Nancy throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nancy lands a jab.
Nancy avoids the head kick by Bong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nancy. Bong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nancy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bong's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nancy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nancy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nancy.
Nancy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nancy's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nancy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nancy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
Bong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nancy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Bong wants to pass the guard but Nancy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nancy keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong advances to half guard.
Nancy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bong lands with a punch from half guard.
Bong trying to control from half guard but Nancy is working away.
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 Fancy Nancy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bong moves away from the strike by Nancy.
Nancy with a hook.
Bong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nancy.
Nancy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nancy avoids the head kick by Bong.
Bong shoots for a takedown but Nancy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nancy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nancy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bong.
Nancy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bong circles away.
Bong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nancy misses with a looping right.
Nancy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong moves out of range of the strikes.
Nancy scores with a sloppy right hand. Bong should have avoided that one.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bong tries a head kick but it misses.
Nancy lands a nice looking body shot.
Bong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nancy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bong pinned against the cage. Bong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nancy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bong somewhat.
Fancy Nancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billa Bong.
An inside leg kick from Nancy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheers as Nancy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bong doesn't seem phased though.
Nancy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fancy Nancy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nancy throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
Nancy lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nancy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fancy Nancy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nancy as Bong shoots in.
Bong fails with the takedown.
Bong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nancy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nancy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nancy lands a glancing blow to the side of Bong's head.
Fancy Nancy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nancy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bong to counter with a crisp jab.
Nancy throws a push kick but Bong slaps the foot to one side.
Bong walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nancy but Nancy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nancy misses with a head kick.
Nancy misses with a looping right.
Nancy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong throws a sloppy head kick and Nancy moves out of range easily.
Nancy lands with a good body shot.
Bong is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong shoots in looking for a takedown but Nancy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nancy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Nancy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nancy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Nancy has wrist control.
Bong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nancy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bong is trying to control the position but Nancy postures up.
Bong wants to sweep here but Nancy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nancy wants to control from the top but Bong keeps moving.
Bong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nancy passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nancy landing strikes.
Bong is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Bong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bong is staying active underneath Nancy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nancy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nancy's back!
Bong throwing strikes and Nancy squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Nancy wants to control but Bong is having none of it.
Bong lands a big shot there that rocks Nancy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nancy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nancy avoids a strike by Bong and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Bong's guard! Fantastic escape!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nancy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nancy has managed to get both his arms back between Bong's legs - danger averted.
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!
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nancy is stalling in the full guard.
Bong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nancy passes into side control.
Bong is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Nancy does no damage.
The fighters circling - Nancy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nancy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nancy misses with a jab to the body
and Bong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nancy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong throws a head kick but Nancy moves out of range.
Nancy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bong.
Nancy tests Bong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nancy misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nancy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nancy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nancy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nancy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bong's head.
Nancy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bong gets tackled into the cage by Nancy. Nancy maintains the clinch.
Nancy tries to work over Bong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bong blocks a body shot from Nancy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nancy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Nancy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nancy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nancy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nancy can't find room to land a body shot as Bong controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Nancy as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Nancy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nancy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bong's elbow.
Bong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nancy walks away with a smile on his face. Bong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nancy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bong doesn't seem bothered though.
Bong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nancy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bong scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong 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.
Nancy tries to work over Bong's front leg with a kick but Bong checks it.
Nancy misses with a left hand
and Bong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nancy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nancy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nancy lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Nancy.
Nancy scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nancy, right into the meat.
Bong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nancy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nancy jabs at Bong's body.
Nancy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nancy lands a right hook to the body.
Nancy thows a body shot but no joy.
Nancy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nancy lands a glancing blow to the side of Bong's head.
Nancy throws a low kick but Bong moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong fails with the takedown.
Fancy Nancy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billa Bong.
Nancy misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Nancy had his way with Billa Bong in that round.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nancy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nancy. That's going to slow Bong down.
Bong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nancy is looking for a sweep.
Bong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nancy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nancy is looking for a sweep. Bong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bong working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nancy's thigh. Nancy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nancy has momentary wrist control but Bong slips an elbow through the middle.
Billa Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Nancy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bong stands up over Nancy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nancy's head.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Nancy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nancy wants to sweep but no luck.
Bong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Nancy has wrist control.
Bong pushes down on Nancy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nancy's head.
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Nancy defends the submission attempt.
Bong wants to control but Nancy is keeping him busy.
Fancy Nancy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bong throws a strike but Nancy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bong trying to control but Nancy is working from the bottom.
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nancy is keeping the position for now.
Nancy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nancy has control of Bong's left arm, preventing Bong from doing any damage.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billa Bong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nancy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!
Billa Bong is the new super heavyweight champion!
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