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'Til we meet again! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Khalifman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zepellin - Stairway to Heaven. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Khalifman enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Khalifman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalifman. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalifman has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khalifman wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Khalifman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khalifman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khalifman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalifman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Khalifman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalifman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalifman defends it easily.
Gracie 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.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalifman controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Khalifman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Khalifman throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khalifman.
Alexander Khalifman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Khalifman.
Khalifman misses the shot to the body.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khalifman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalifman.
Khalifman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khalifman's guard.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Khalifman keeps moving.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie stops Khalifman from standing up.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie postures up in Khalifman's guard and throws a big left but Khalifman blocks it.
Khalifman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khalifman dives on top into guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Khalifman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed Khalifman to get half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Khalifman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working Khalifman over with strikes.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Khalifman is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khalifman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Khalifman on that attempt.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khalifman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khalifman.
Roger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Khalifman.
Khalifman lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Khalifman does no damage.
Khalifman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalifman throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalifman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifman misses with an uppercut.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalifman throws out the jab.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khalifman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khalifman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khalifman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khalifman.
Khalifman forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Khalifman is trying to break free.
Gracie has Khalifman pressed against the cage, preventing Khalifman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khalifman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khalifman is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Khalifman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khalifman looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Alexander Khalifman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie blocks a jab.
Khalifman misses with a looping right.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalifman sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khalifman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khalifman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalifman looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Khalifman moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Khalifman throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Khalifman tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khalifman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalifman doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Khalifman misses the jab.
Khalifman misses with a wild body shot.
Khalifman wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexander Khalifman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie 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.
Khalifman connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Khalifman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws the left hand but Khalifman avoids the punch easily.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Khalifman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalifman manages to avoid it.
Khalifman connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Khalifman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Khalifman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalifman misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalifman! Gracie lets Khalifman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Khalifman is rocked!
Gracie lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Gracie!
Roger Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huan Mexican (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huan Mexican had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huan Mexican!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Mexican moves out of range.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Mexican.
Mexican closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Huan Mexican has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Mexican's head back.
Cruz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mexican throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Mexican moves out of range.
Mexican moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Mexican counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mexican is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexican scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Mexican bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mexican tries a head kick but it misses.
Mexican really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Mexican misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mexican looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz throws a right hand that Mexican ducks under and follows up with a left that Mexican also avoids with ease.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mexican.
Mexican fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huan Mexican. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Mexican avoids them all with ease.
Mexican is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Mexican looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mexican dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Mexican gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mexican throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mexican off to one side.
Mexican showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Mexican shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mexican showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Mexican shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Cruz both land. Nice combination.
Cruz throws a right hand that Mexican ducks under and follows up with a left that Mexican also avoids with ease.
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mexican eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mexican misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Mexican misses.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Mexican sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mexican shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Mexican's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mexican throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mexican is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mexican throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mexican throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mexican off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Mexican blocks the low kick.
Mexican pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huan Mexican's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz looks to land a combination but Mexican avoids it well.
Cruz lands with a hook. Mexican tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz tries to bum rush Mexican with a series of wild strikes but Mexican uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mexican.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Mexican pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Mexican breaks from the clinch.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mexican sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mexican counters with a shoot takedown. Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Mexican stands up from Cruz's guard - Mexican perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mexican shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mexican's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mexican takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Mexican takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huan Mexican is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mexican tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexican will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huan Mexican. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cruz!
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mexican.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mexican momentarily.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Mexican lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mexican uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Mexican shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mexican looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mexican throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Mexican takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mexican shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Donk. Cruz catches Mexican right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Mexican has a takedown stuffed.
Mexican misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Mexican fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mexican closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Mexican pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mexican back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mexican wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mexican. Mexican gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huan Mexican's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Mexican bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz with a jab.
Mexican uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz tries a low kick but Mexican avoids it.
Mexican throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mexican off to one side.
Mexican misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Cruz.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mexican counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cruz won't be happy with that.
Cruz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mexican has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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!
Mexican tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mexican is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mexican is looking for the choke from the back position but Cruz is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Cruz is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Mexican sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Cruz has no choice but to tap and Mexican jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huan Mexican!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trending On Twitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Deftones- You've seen the butcher blaring out of the sound system. Billy Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Smith!
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, Trending On Twitter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twitter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Twitter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith is working Twitter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Twitter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Twitter blocks nicely.
Twitter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Twitter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Twitter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Twitter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith postures up in Twitter's guard and throws a big left but Twitter blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Twitter has wrist control.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Twitter's guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Twitter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Twitter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Twitter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
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!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith working Twitter over with strikes here.
Smith cracks Twitter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Twitter wriggling away.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Twitter hang on?
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Twitter?
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twitter looks gassed!
Twitter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Twitter is rocked!
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Twitter is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Twitter wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Smith celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Smith!
Our winner, Billy Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Reincarneited (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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24 - 8 - 1 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Reincarneited!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reincarneited.
Reincarneited chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Reincarneited sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reincarneited.
Reincarneited feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakamura's calf.
Donk. Nakamura catches Reincarneited right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Reincarneited takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reincarneited goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reincarneited tries to work over Nakamura's front leg with a kick but Nakamura checks it.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reincarneited defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reincarneited misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range.
Nakamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reincarneited's sensitive parts.
Reincarneited throws out a leg kick but Nakamura moves out of range and Reincarneited only half commits.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
Reincarneited uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakamura - that will leave a mark!
Reincarneited moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reincarneited moves away.
Reincarneited tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakamura is able to avoid easily.
Reincarneited pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reincarneited lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakamura, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reincarneited under the eye.
Nakamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reincarneited is defended easily by Nakamura.
Reincarneited moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nakamura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reincarneited is fending him off so far but Nakamura persists. Nope, Reincarneited circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reincarneited throws out the jab.
Reincarneited ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy right hand. Reincarneited should have avoided that one.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. Reincarneited looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Reincarneited is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reincarneited changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Reincarneited manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiro Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Reincarneited.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nakamura is working Reincarneited over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Reincarneited is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reincarneited swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reincarneited looking for a sweep. Not yet Reincarneited, not yet.
Reincarneited has an active guard here but Nakamura has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamura 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.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the head.
Reincarneited delivers a nice body kick.
Reincarneited shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Reincarneited's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Reincarneited moves away and avoids it.
Reincarneited tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Reincarneited sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Reincarneited steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakamura. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Nakamura misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reincarneited is defended easily by Nakamura.
Reincarneited is breathing heavily.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reincarneited is trying to defend but Nakamura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reincarneited knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reincarneited tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Reincarneited is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reincarneited looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Reincarneited with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reincarneited trying to get back to full guard but Nakamura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reincarneited takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reincarneited is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura connects with a bit shot that sees Reincarneited covering up! More strikes from Nakamura and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nakamura is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Nakamura!
Our winner, Hiro Nakamura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berkshire Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berkshire Hathaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Redenbacher lands a right hook to the body.
Redenbacher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hathaway misses with a hook to the body
and Redenbacher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hathaway thinking.
Hathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Redenbacher is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Redenbacher. No joy for Hathaway on that attempt.
Hathaway is breathing heavily.
Hathaway wants to clinch up but Redenbacher keeps it at a distance.
Redenbacher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hathaway momentarily.
Redenbacher throws a series of strikes that have Hathaway backpedaling.
It looks like Berkshire Hathaway has been cut.
Hathaway checks a leg kick.
Hathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redenbacher moves away.
Redenbacher scores with a nice head shot.
Hathaway misses with a body shot.
Hathaway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redenbacher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redenbacher manages to avoid it.
Hathaway cracks Redenbacher with an open hand slap.
Oooooh!!! Redenbacher has knocked Hathaway down with a huge combo! Redenbacher steps away and waves a wobbly Hathaway back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hathaway is rocked!
Hathaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway throws a looping overhand right but Redenbacher ducks down to avoid it.
Hathaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redenbacher misses with a wild body shot.
Hathaway shoots for a double leg takedown but Redenbacher sprawls well. He's pushed Hathaway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hathaway shoots in but Redenbacher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berkshire Hathaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hathaway staying out of range there.
Hathaway tests Redenbacher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Hathaway.
Redenbacher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berkshire Hathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hathaway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redenbacher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hathaway is looking to wear down Redenbacher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hathaway misses the shot to the body.
Redenbacher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hathaway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hathaway blocks the low kick.
Redenbacher scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redenbacher scores with a punch to the head.
Redenbacher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hathaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Redenbacher on the inside.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hathaway's elbow.
Redenbacher is pressed up against the cage. Hathaway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redenbacher down to the mat. Redenbacher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hathaway throws a body punch but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Hathaway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hathaway misses the body punch
and Redenbacher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway shoots in for a double leg but Redenbacher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hathaway misses the shot to the body.
Redenbacher jabs Hathaway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redenbacher throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot by Redenbacher.
Berkshire Hathaway's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hathaway misses with a shot to the body
and Redenbacher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redenbacher misses with a wild body shot.
Hathaway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redenbacher at a distance.
Hathaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hathaway misses with a body shot.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
Redenbacher has closed the distance and engaged Hathaway in a clinch.
Redenbacher misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redenbacher pushes Hathaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
Hathaway tries to work over Redenbacher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hathaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redenbacher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hathaway prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher scores with a hook to the body.
Hathaway misses with some punches.
Redenbacher breaks the clinch.
Redenbacher slips under a jab from Hathaway.
Hathaway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Redenbacher is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hathaway misses with a body shot.
Redenbacher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redenbacher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redenbacher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orville Redenbacher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berkshire Hathaway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Redenbacher forces Hathaway back against the cage and clinches.
Redenbacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway tries a body shot but Redenbacher blocks it.
Redenbacher wants to get back to striking at distance but Hathaway won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redenbacher.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hathaway.
A short right from Redenbacher on the inside.
A short uppercut from Redenbacher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hathaway.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hathaway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hathaway fails to land.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hathaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Redenbacher controls his hands.
Redenbacher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hathaway tries for a takedown but Redenbacher manages to get underhooks.
Hathaway blocking some punches.
Redenbacher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redenbacher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hathaway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redenbacher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hathaway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hathaway's elbow.
Redenbacher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redenbacher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redenbacher misses with some punches.
Hathaway blocking some punches.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hathaway prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a body shot.
Redenbacher gets through Hathaway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redenbacher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway has a couple of punches blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Redenbacher working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hathaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hathaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Redenbacher controls his hands.
Hathaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hathaway.
Hathaway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hathaway misses with a body punch.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
A short left from Hathaway.
Hathaway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hathaway lands a body shot.
Hathaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Hathaway.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hathaway misses with some punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hathaway. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
Redenbacher throws a head punch that misses.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redenbacher prevents a body shot from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a head punch that misses.
Redenbacher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berkshire Hathaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hathaway misses with a punch to the body.
Hathaway scores with a hook to the body.
Redenbacher swings wildly with an uppercut but Hathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hathaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redenbacher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
Hathaway tries to throw a body punch but Redenbacher avoids it by throwing Hathaway back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher scores with a shot to the side of Hathaway's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Hathaway as the two fighters clinch.
Redenbacher misses with a punch on the inside.
Redenbacher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redenbacher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redenbacher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redenbacher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hathaway misses the shot to the body.
Hathaway closes the distance and clinches up with Redenbacher, looking for a takedown. Hathaway pushes Redenbacher against the cage but Redenbacher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hathaway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redenbacher avoids the body shot from Hathaway.
Redenbacher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hathaway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redenbacher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hathaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redenbacher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orville Redenbacher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Berkshire Hathaway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Redenbacher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Hathaway lands a body shot.
Redenbacher throws a head punch that misses.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hathaway scores with a shoulder strike.
Redenbacher misses with some punches.
Redenbacher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redenbacher.
Hathaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hathaway tries a body shot but Redenbacher blocks it.
Hathaway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Redenbacher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Redenbacher.
Hathaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redenbacher misses with a leg kick
and Hathaway counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Redenbacher is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hathaway is controlling him well.
Redenbacher avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hathaway.
Hathaway working the ground and pound but Redenbacher is defending the strikes.
Redenbacher trying to remain calm as Hathaway controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hathaway scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Redenbacher to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Hathaway seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hathaway tries for a kimura but Redenbacher is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Redenbacher's face as Hathaway controls the position.
Redenbacher can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hathaway throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Hathaway crashes against the mat.
Hathaway is trying to ground and pound but Redenbacher uses the momentary lack of control by Hathaway to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher wants to get back to his feet.
Hathaway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hathaway thows a huge punch but Redenbacher dodges it nicely.
Hathaway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hathaway trying to control the action but Redenbacher is working from the bottom.
Hathaway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hathaway wants to work for an arm triangle but Redenbacher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway thows a huge punch but Redenbacher dodges it nicely.
Redenbacher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hathaway.
Hathaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hathaway forces his way into half guard.
Hathaway 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway is looking to stall here but Redenbacher recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berkshire Hathaway clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Berkshire Hathaway's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Redenbacher lands with a cross.
Hathaway tries for a takedown but Redenbacher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hathaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redenbacher.
Hathaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher has Hathaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Redenbacher fails to land.
Hathaway throws a punch but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher blocking some punches.
Redenbacher has a couple of punches blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hathaway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redenbacher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redenbacher scores with a shot to the side of Hathaway's head.
Redenbacher misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher working aggressively here.
Hathaway has clasped his hands together around Redenbacher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hathaway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hathaway trying to control the action but Redenbacher is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hathaway are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Redenbacher is trying to escape the position but Hathaway is controlling the position.
Hathaway tries to move to mount but Redenbacher blocks the move with his legs.
Redenbacher sneaks out the side door and pushes Hathaway away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hathaway shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berkshire Hathaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Redenbacher scores with a spinning back kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher lands a nice shot that snaps Hathaway's head back.
Hathaway fails to land the takedown.
Hathaway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redenbacher.
Hathaway throws the left hand but Redenbacher avoids the punch easily.
Redenbacher misses with a few strikes there.
Orville Redenbacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redenbacher swings for the body but Hathaway moves out of range.
Hathaway checks a leg kick nicely.
Redenbacher has managed to clinch.
A short right from Hathaway on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hathaway blocks an uppercut.
Redenbacher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redenbacher is leaning against Hathaway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hathaway is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redenbacher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redenbacher lands a nice shot to the body.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hathaway's elbow.
Redenbacher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hathaway.
Redenbacher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Redenbacher looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redenbacher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher scores with the left hand. Hathaway knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hathaway. Redenbacher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hathaway swings for the body but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Redenbacher tried to score with a low kick but Hathaway checks it.
Redenbacher lands with a hook. Hathaway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redenbacher takes one to the side of the head.
Hathaway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redenbacher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hathaway somewhat.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hathaway shoots for a double leg takedown but Redenbacher sprawls well. He's pushed Hathaway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hathaway takes one on the button.
Hathaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redenbacher.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Redenbacher is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orville Redenbacher dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Berkshire Hathaway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hathaway dives in and grabs Redenbacher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redenbacher pushes down on Hathaway's head and hops out.
Hathaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hathaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher darts in and clinches Hathaway up against the cage.
Hathaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redenbacher manages to break the clinch.
Hathaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redenbacher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hathaway throws a body punch but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Redenbacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway has a takedown stuffed.
Redenbacher loads up on a big right hand but Hathaway slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Redenbacher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a push kick but Hathaway slaps the foot to one side.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hathaway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redenbacher avoids the body shot from Hathaway.
Redenbacher scores with a sloppy right hand. Hathaway should have avoided that one.
Hathaway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redenbacher's waist but Redenbacher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hathaway off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berkshire Hathaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Redenbacher.
Hathaway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redenbacher circles away.
A good leg kick by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher swings for the body but Hathaway moves out of range.
Redenbacher lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hathaway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hathaway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hathaway tries to clinch but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Berkshire Hathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws out a leg kick but Hathaway moves out of range and Redenbacher only half commits.
Redenbacher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redenbacher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hathaway fails with the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Hathaway blocks the leg kick.
Redenbacher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redenbacher.
Hathaway throws a body punch but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Hathaway has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redenbacher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redenbacher.
Danga de danga de dang - Redenbacher scores with a four punch combination!
Redenbacher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Orville Redenbacher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hathaway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redenbacher's guard.
Hathaway wants to pass the guard but Redenbacher is keeping the position.
Redenbacher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redenbacher keeping full guard, as Hathaway tries to pass.
Hathaway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hathaway pushes down on Redenbacher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redenbacher is trying to stand back up but Hathaway is controlling him
Hathaway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redenbacher is just riding it out for now. Hathaway eventually gives up the hold.
Hathaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orville Redenbacher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redenbacher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orville Redenbacher!
Orville Redenbacher is the new light heavyweight champion!
Orville Redenbacher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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