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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Fedoreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and brock lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). brock lesnar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Fedoreem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, brock lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedoreem lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedoreem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
lesnar wants to clinch.
lesnar shoots in and drives through. Fedoreem sprawls well.
lesnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fedoreem motions for lesnar to come forward. Fedoreem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedoreem misses with a head kick.
lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fedoreem sprawls well initially but lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fedoreem is trying to stand back up but lesnar is controlling him
lesnar 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.
Fedoreem trying to control but lesnar postures up.
Fedoreem looks like he's trying to stand up.
lesnar working over Fedoreem with some ground and pound. Fedoreem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fedoreem tries to kick lesnar off but lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
lesnar is looking to advance position but Fedoreem won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fedoreem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedoreem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fedoreem wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lesnar is trying to stand up here but Fedoreem is controlling him well.
Fedoreem wants to stand but lesnar has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fedoreem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
lesnar looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedoreem tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fedoreem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. lesnar defending well though.
Fedoreem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fedoreem throws a front kick aimed at lesnar's knee but lesnar avoids it well.
lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alistair Fedoreem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of brock lesnar.
Fedoreem closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedoreem lands in his opponent's guard.
Fedoreem postures up in lesnar's guard and throws a big left but lesnar blocks it.
Fedoreem tries to stand but lesnar is controlling from the bottom.
Fedoreem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedoreem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fedoreem throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fedoreem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fedoreem wants to stand but lesnar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
lesnar moves out of range of the body kick from Fedoreem.
Fedoreem has closed the distance and engaged lesnar in a clinch.
lesnar stops a takedown attempt from Fedoreem.
Fedoreem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
A body shot lands from Fedoreem.
lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fedoreem's efforts to push away.
Fedoreem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedoreem moves into range and clinches up with lesnar.
Fedoreem manages to break the clinch.
Fedoreem throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. lesnar was covering up waiting for the punch and Fedoreem finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fedoreem stays in close to lesnar's body and controls the position.
lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fedoreem wanted to stand there but lesnar had control of the position.
Fedoreem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Fedoreem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fedoreem lands with a nice body punch.
Fedoreem scores with a one two! lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like brock lesnar has been cut.
lesnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedoreem looks to land a combination but lesnar avoids it well.
lesnar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedoreem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedoreem lands a jab to lesnar's midsection.
Fedoreem tries for a takedown but lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedoreem lands with a nice combination. lesnar backs away looking to recover.
Fedoreem tries to score with a low kick but lesnar moves his leg out of the way.
Alistair Fedoreem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedoreem throws a sloppy head kick and lesnar moves out of range easily.
Fedoreem lands a right hook to the body.
Fedoreem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fedoreem looking to control and managing it successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fedoreem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
lesnar is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fedoreem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Fedoreem connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fedoreem raining down shots from the mount!
Fedoreem landing punches.
lesnar is rocked!
That has opened up brock lesnar's cut even more.
Fedoreem landing punches.
brock lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at brock lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alistair Fedoreem!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
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, Grim Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper moves out of range as Ortiz strikes.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reaper can pounce on him.
Reaper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reaper circles away.
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Ortiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Ortiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reaper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ortiz is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Reaper.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Reaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees to the body from Reaper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reaper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reaper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reaper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reaper lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz is rocked!
Reaper jerks Ortiz's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ortiz drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Reaper goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Reaper because Ortiz was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grim Reaper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrez Trobaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Hautz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrez Trobaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrez Trobaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Hautz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hautz darts in and clinches Trobaz up against the cage.
Trobaz tries to pull guard but Hautz won't allow it.
Trobaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trobaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hautz uses from the top position.
Trobaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hautz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trobaz trying to hold on to Hautz's head to control him but Hautz postures up.
Hautz is keen to just control but Trobaz is a slippery customer.
Hautz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hautz prevents Trobaz from improving his position.
Hautz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trobaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trobaz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hautz is keen to just control but Trobaz is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trobaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hautz wants to pass the guard but Trobaz is keeping the position.
Hautz trying to control but Trobaz is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hautz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trobaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hautz is looking to advance position but Trobaz won't allow it.
Hautz wants to control but Trobaz is keeping him busy.
Hautz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hautz wants to pass to mount but Trobaz is defending the position.
Hautz trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hautz 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.
Hautz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Hautz gets a takedown into half guard.
Hautz is looking to advance position but Trobaz won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trobaz looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Hautz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hautz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trobaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hautz is looking to take a break and control but Trobaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ground and pound from Hautz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hautz wants to stand but Trobaz has his arm trapped.
Trobaz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hautz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Trobaz actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Hautz throwing shots but Trobaz is blocking nicely.
Hautz wants to take a breather but Trobaz is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hautz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trobaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Trobaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trobaz is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trobaz is trying to control Hautz's posture but Hautz avoids it.
Trobaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trobaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trobaz tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Trobaz tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trobaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hautz counters with a takedown into side control.
Trobaz strikes from the bottom.
Hautz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hautz is looking to take a break and control but Trobaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hautz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hautz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Hautz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hautz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trobaz clinches up with Hautz and pushes him back against the cage.
Trobaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hautz uses from the top position.
Trobaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trobaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hautz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trobaz.
Hautz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trobaz keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hautz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trobaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trobaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hautz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trobaz keeps working.
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.
Trobaz wants to control but Hautz postures up.
Hautz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hautz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hautz shoots in for a double leg but Trobaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trobaz with a poor takedown
and Hautz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hautz.
Hautz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trobaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Trobaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hautz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trobaz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
Trobaz keeping full guard, as Hautz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hautz throwing strikes from guard but Trobaz blocks nicely.
Trobaz trying to keep a closed guard but Hautz is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Hautz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hautz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Hautz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dropkick Murphys - Im shipping up to Boston. Roy Bent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Bent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bent moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bent throws a strike but Kantola avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bent stays in close to Kantola's body and controls the position.
Kantola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bent is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kantola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kantola is trying to keep Bent in close.
Bent slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bent trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kantola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kantola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bent wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bent throwing strikes from guard but Kantola blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bent is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bent trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola 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.
Bent throws and elbow that misses. Kantola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bent's guard. Nice move by Kantola!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kantola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bent is controlling Kantola's posture.
Bent keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bent is pulling down on Kantola's head. It's preventing any offense from Kantola, at least for the moment.
Bent wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bent dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kantola.
Bent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kantola is trying to stand up here but Bent is controlling him well.
Kantola regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bent.
Bent preventing the sweep.
Bent looking to sit in guard and control but Kantola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kantola tries to stand but Bent is controlling from the bottom.
Kantola postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kantola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kantola trying to control but Bent is working from the bottom.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bent is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kantola is trying to defend but Bent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bent is trying to work for a kimura but Kantola is defending well.
Kantola gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bent stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Bent is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kantola is on top in guard.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bent wants to control but Kantola passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kantola is looking for a kimura here.
Kantola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola throwing shots but Bent is blocking nicely.
Bent tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Bent dominated that second round.
That's time! Bent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kantola lands a left and a right that send Bent crashing to the mat, dazed. Kantola thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Roy Bent has been cut.
Kantola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bent counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kantola is trying to control Bent's posture but Bent avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Bent stalls from top position.
Kantola manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kantola moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bent manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Bent has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kantola off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kantola lands with a nice body kick.
Kantola misses with a takedown
so Bent counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Bent trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bent is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to secure an arm triangle but Bent defends it well.
Bent holds on for dear life.
Kantola is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kantola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bent but Bent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roy Bent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Kantola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a head kick. Bent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kantola scores with a head kick.
Kantola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kantola fails to land the takedown.
Jussi Kantola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantola looks for a takedown but Bent sprawls well.
Roy Bent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bent misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Kantola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bent 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Bent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Visa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi has chosen ZERO ONNNNNEEEEEEEEE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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202 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Visa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visa fails with the takedown.
Mousasi fails with the takedown
and Visa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mousasi is looking to escape.
Visa is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Visa seems content to control.
Mousasi is staying active underneath Visa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visa stops Mousasi from getting back to his feet.
Visa trying to control the action but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Visa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mousasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mousasi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mousasi throws a combination that misses
and Visa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mousasi won't be happy with that.
Visa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Visa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mousasi, who protects the arm well.
Visa trying to control the position but Mousasi is working away.
Visa working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mousasi shoots and misses
and Visa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Visa postures up in Mousasi's guard and throws a big left but Mousasi blocks it.
Visa wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Visa has gone for a leg lock! Mousasi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Visa's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mousasi stands up over Visa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Visa is retaining full guard.
Visa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi is pushing down on Visa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Visa is fighting to maintain full guard but Mousasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mousasi thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Visa to regain full guard.
Mousasi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Visa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Visa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mousasi tries to clinch up but Visa circles away and keeps his distance.
Mousasi takes a swing at Visa's ribcage but misses.
Mousasi misses the shot to the body.
Visa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mousasi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Visa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Visa seems to be working for a kimura but Mousasi defends the submission attempt.
Visa trying to work for an americana but Mousasi has managed to regain full guard.
Visa wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Visa is looking to work some ground and pound but Mousasi has wrist control.
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.
Visa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mousasi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Visa has Mousasi in his guard.
Mousasi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mousasi passes Visa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mousasi throws a strike but Visa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Visa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mousasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mousasi lands a couple of elbows.
Mousasi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mousasi forces his way into half guard.
Visa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mousasi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Visa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousasi thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Visa to regain full guard.
Mousasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mousasi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mousasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Visa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi 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! And we move into the final round!
Mousasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mousasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Visa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mousasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mousasi trying to control but Visa is working from the bottom.
Mousasi throws a sloppy strike and Visa has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mousasi is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Visa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Visa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Charlie Gibson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton shoots for a takedown but Gibson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibson with a poor takedown
and Orton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gibson's guard.
Gibson is looking to stand up but Orton isn't so interested in that idea.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibson is looking to stand back up but Orton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gibson.
Orton slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orton gets control of Gibson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orton is adopting a defensive guard.
Gibson throws and elbow that misses. Orton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by Orton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton won't allow Gibson to get back to his feet.
Orton with a nice head shot there.
Gibson wants to stand and escape but Orton is having none of it.
Orton wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
Gibson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to stand up but Orton isn't so interested in that idea.
Gibson pushes Orton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Orton tries to clinch up but Gibson circles away and keeps his distance.
Orton tries to clinch there but Gibson circles away.
Gibson throws a right and a left that Orton avoids nicely.
Gibson misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Gibson.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orton wants to get back to his feet.
Orton looks gassed!
Orton is holding on to half guard well.
Orton trying to control from the bottom.
Orton tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Orton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gibson stands up from half guard.
Gibson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orton's sensitive parts.
Gibson misses with the combination.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gibson scoring with punches from side control.
Gibson landing strikes.
Orton is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands a strong strike to the head of Orton. That's dazed him! Gibson looking to finish here. Orton is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gibson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Gibson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Jobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Nottingham (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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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Jobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Nottingham!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nottingham avoids it really well and circles away.
Nottingham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nottingham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jobby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jobby is looking for a sweep.
Jobby is not content to let Nottingham control the position.
Nottingham tries to move to mount but Jobby blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Nottingham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nottingham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jobby manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nottingham's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nottingham pulls his head out easily.
Jobby throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jobby tries to roll over but Nottingham keeps him under control.
Jobby manages to get to full guard.
Nottingham stopping the sweep attempt from Jobby.
Jobby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nottingham passes into half guard.
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.
Jobby flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jobby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jobby is breathing heavily.
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. Nottingham connects with a nice short shot to Jobby's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nottingham frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Nottingham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nottingham controlling from the full mount.
Nottingham trying to control but Jobby is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobby tries to lock up and control but Nottingham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nottingham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nottingham throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jobby has his hands clasped together but Nottingham breaks the hold and Jobby is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nottingham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Nottingham!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neal Titus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titus comes to the cage accompanied by 'Till We Die - Slipknot. Davids comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wu-Tang Clan - Bring Da Ruckus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neal Titus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Davids!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davids pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davids drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davids wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titus keeps working.
Titus is trying to improve his position.
Davids tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davids wants to control but Titus is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus is looking for a sweep.
Titus is not content to let Davids control the position.
Davids in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Titus has his takedown stuffed
enabling Davids to counter with a crisp jab.
Davids keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titus.
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.
Titus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davids misses with a looping left.
Davids is looking to chop away at Titus's legs.
Davids wants to clinch.
Titus moves out of range as Davids throws a body kick.
Davids tries to clinch but Titus is having none of it.
Titus shoots and misses
and Davids connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davids just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davids throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Davids misses the target.
Davids misses with a straight left.
Davids wants to clinch up but Titus keeps it at a distance.
Titus moves away from the strike by Davids.
Davids throws a leg kick but Titus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titus defending well as Davids loads up on a big left hand.
Titus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davids fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Davids looks to land a left hand but Titus moved out of range nicely.
Titus checks a low kick from Davids.
Davids is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Davids jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davids swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davids counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Titus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davids has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Titus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davids is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Titus pulls down on the head and he's put Davids to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Neal Titus!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Breccov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breccov comes to the cage accompanied by lil wayne- im going in. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Buck Savage enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Breccov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Savage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage drives through and clinches with Breccov against the cage.
Breccov throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Breccov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Breccov's ribcage. Breccov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage leaning against his opponent.
Breccov tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Breccov back against the cage.
Breccov is trying to force a seperation but Savage has the dominant position.
Savage controlling the action here for a moment.
Breccov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Breccov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breccov wants to stand but Savage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breccov is one step ahead there.
Savage is adopting a defensive guard.
Breccov tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
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.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breccov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Breccov scores with a nice head shot.
Johannes Breccov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breccov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breccov is fending him off so far but Savage persists. Nope, Breccov circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Breccov pushes Savage off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breccov throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Breccov tries to bench press Savage off him but Savage keeps the position.
Breccov prevents Savage from improving position.
Breccov is looking to reverse the position.
Savage is putting a hurting on Breccov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Breccov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savage in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Breccov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage blocks the strikes from Breccov.
Savage in side control, throwing shots but Breccov defends.
Breccov is pushing Savage's head away, looking to escape. Savage manages to hold on to the position though.
Savage slows the pace down.
Savage working the ground and pound but Breccov is defending the strikes.
Savage cracks Breccov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but Breccov is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Savage 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.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Breccov.
Breccov throws a series of strikes that have Savage backpedaling.
Breccov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Breccov.
Breccov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breccov lands a jab-cross combination.
Savage lands a with a good body shot.
Johannes Breccov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Savage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savage.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Breccov.
Savage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Breccov tries to clinch but Savage moves away
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage slips a jab from Breccov.
A slow jab from Breccov misses its intended target.
Breccov moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Breccov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
A big left from Breccov misses.
Breccov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Breccov punishes Savage's body with a nice straight punch.
Breccov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Breccov's guard.
Breccov seems keen to control Savage's posture.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Breccov blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage postures up in Breccov's guard and throws a big left but Breccov blocks it.
Breccov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savage lands a couple of elbows.
Savage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Breccov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage works over Breccov with some ground and pound from guard.
Breccov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breccov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breccov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Breccov misses.
Breccov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Breccov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Breccov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage connects with a jab.
Breccov throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage slips under a jab from Breccov.
Breccov misses with a combination
and Savage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Breccov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Savage presses Breccov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Breccov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Breccov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Breccov is trying to break the clinch but Savage is controlling him.
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Savage.
Breccov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Breccov sprawls well initially but Savage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breccov is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breccov is trying to stand.
Savage stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Breccov misses.
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a hook but Breccov blocks it.
Breccov misses with a straight left.
Breccov misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Breccov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Breccov.
Breccov lands with an overhand left.
Breccov misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Breccov's guard now.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breccov trying to control the position.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breccov pulls Savage in to control the position.
Savage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savage won't allow Breccov to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breccov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Breccov looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Breccov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Breccov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Breccov.
Savage cracks Breccov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Breccov lands a right hook to the body.
Breccov misses with a double jab.
Johannes Breccov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breccov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Breccov throws a series of strikes that have Savage backpedaling.
Breccov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Breccov moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breccov swinging wilding here.
Nice shot by Breccov.
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
Breccov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savage in his tracks.
Breccov missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Savage.
Breccov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Breccov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Breccov.
Breccov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breccov.
Breccov misses the body punch
and Savage counters with a takedown into side control.
Savage trying to control the action but Breccov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breccov is looking for a sweep.
Savage wants to control but Breccov is keeping him busy.
Breccov regains half guard.
Savage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breccov sees it coming and defends easily.
Savage wants to free his trapped foot but Breccov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breccov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Savage really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breccov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Breccov as he avoids it easily.
Breccov misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Breccov throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Breccov in his tracks.
Breccov leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Breccov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breccov.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johannes Breccov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Breccov.
Savage digs a good body shot into Breccov's ribs.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Breccov counters with a straight right hand.
Savage wants to clinch.
Breccov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Breccov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Breccov throws a combination. Savage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Breccov throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage closes the distance and pushes Breccov back into the cage.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Breccov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Breccov's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savage stalling the fight.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Breccov prevents it.
Breccov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johannes Breccov is winning the standup battle so far.
Breccov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Breccov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Breccov stuffs the takedown.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Breccov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to move into range but Breccov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Breccov.
A big right from Breccov misses.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Breccov misses.
Breccov misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a two punch combo.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breccov.
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Savage slips under a jab from Breccov.
Breccov misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage stands up from Breccov's guard - Savage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savage!
Breccov ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
Breccov digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Breccov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savage moves away from the strike by Breccov.
Breccov throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Breccov loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Savage throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breccov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Savage dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Breccov missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage avoids the body shot from Breccov.
Savage slips under a jab from Breccov.
Breccov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savage thuds a left hand into Breccov's body.
Savage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Breccov tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Breccov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Breccov thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Savage lands a jab to Breccov's midsection.
Breccov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savage's hands.
Savage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Savage lands a big elbow.
Breccov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Breccov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Savage lands a nice shot to the head.
Savage with shots to the head and body - Breccov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Savage raining down shots from the mount!
Breccov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Savage prevents Breccov from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Breccov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Breccov wants to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Breccov is looking to improve his position but Savage isn't that keen on the idea.
Breccov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Savage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savage lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Savage.
Savage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breccov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage trying to control but Breccov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Breccov?
The referee warns Breccov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Savage lands a heavy elbow.
Breccov wants to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Breccov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage controlling his opponent.
Johannes Breccov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage is landing with some decent strikes but Breccov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is landing with some decent strikes but Breccov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Savage with the ground and pound from mount.
Savage dominating with strikes here.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Breccov wants to control but Savage is having none of it.
Savage landing punches.
Buck Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breccov wants to control but Savage is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breccov is working to get back to half guard.
Breccov is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savage 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Savage!
Buck Savage is the new lightweight champion!
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