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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huggie McCuddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicken Beef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huggie McCuddler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCuddler wants to clinch.
McCuddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beef was well out of range. Poor timing from McCuddler.
Beef slips under a jab from McCuddler.
Beef scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCuddler is looking for a sweep.
Beef stands up.
McCuddler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beef shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCuddler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McCuddler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beef is aware though and is defending well.
McCuddler wants to sweep but no luck.
Beef got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCuddler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beef has managed to get both his arms back between McCuddler's legs - danger averted.
McCuddler looking for a guillotine here but Beef defends easily.
McCuddler looks gassed!
Beef wants to get up but he can't break McCuddler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beef got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCuddler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beef has managed to get both his arms back between McCuddler's legs - danger averted.
Beef wants to stand but McCuddler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCuddler working for a triangle but Beef defends it easily.
Beef content to stall in guard here.
McCuddler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beef gets to his feet. McCuddler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beef fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCuddler sprawls well initially but Beef persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beef decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beef decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Beef throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCuddler was covering up waiting for the punch and Beef finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Beef gets to his feet. McCuddler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beef shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCuddler is trying to defend but Beef finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCuddler is looking to improve his position.
Beef postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McCuddler to stand up.
Beef fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCuddler sprawls well initially but Beef persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCuddler wants to get back to full guard but Beef has mounted him!
Beef gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McCuddler shoots and misses
and Beef counters with a shoot takedown. McCuddler fights it but they end up in guard.
McCuddler looking for a guillotine here but Beef defends easily.
Beef trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCuddler's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCuddler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beef doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beef manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beef decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Beef closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beef lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCuddler working for a triangle but Beef defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCuddler is working an open guard so Beef takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beef gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCuddler postures up in Beef's guard and throws a big left but Beef blocks it.
Beef wants to stand but McCuddler is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicken Beef 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.
McCuddler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Beef counter with a right hand.
Huggie McCuddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beef drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beef wants to stand but McCuddler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beef forces his way into half guard.
McCuddler actively working from the bottom here.
Beef decides to stand up.
Beef drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCuddler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beef avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCuddler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef gets to his feet. McCuddler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCuddler looks to clinch
and Beef counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beef.
McCuddler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beef defends it easily.
Beef decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCuddler, up you get!
Beef closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCuddler did well to prevent Beef getting side control.
Beef is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beef trying to control from half guard but McCuddler is working away.
McCuddler tries to roll over but Beef keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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!
Beef fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCuddler sprawls well initially but Beef persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beef takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beef decides to return to a standing position.
Beef is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCuddler's half guard.
McCuddler tries to roll over but Beef keeps him under control.
Beef postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McCuddler to stand up.
Beef closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCuddler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCuddler is pressing down on Beef's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCuddler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beef has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beef won't allow McCuddler to sweep him here.
McCuddler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beef passes into half guard.
Beef decides to stand up.
Beef changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCuddler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCuddler can do to turn this around?
Beef decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCuddler to his feet.
Beef drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chicken Beef overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beef decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCuddler to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCuddler gets caught flat footed, as Beef shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCuddler looking for subs off his back but Beef has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beef decides to return to a standing position.
McCuddler shoots and misses
and Beef counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCuddler!
Beef stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McCuddler misses with a kick to the body
and Beef counters with a shoot takedown. McCuddler fights it but they end up in guard.
McCuddler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCuddler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beef decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicken Beef dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCuddler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCuddler lands in his opponent's guard.
Beef wants to stand but McCuddler is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCuddler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beef uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beef is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCuddler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCuddler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beef counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCuddler!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beef stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beef showed some decent athleticism there.
Beef decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Beef blocks a low kick nicely.
Beef throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCuddler was covering up waiting for the punch and Beef finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beef not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beef stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCuddler misses with a hook.
Beef darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCuddler tries to roll over but Beef keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCuddler looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beef stands up out of the half guard.
McCuddler with a poor takedown
and Beef decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCuddler's guard.
Beef gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCuddler with a poor takedown
and Beef counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCuddler!
Chicken Beef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huggie McCuddler.
McCuddler is trying desperately to improve position.
Beef controlling his opponent.
Beef gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Beef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCuddler.
Beef shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCuddler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef stays in close to McCuddler's body and controls the position.
Beef won't allow McCuddler to sweep him here.
Beef is stalling in the full guard.
McCuddler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beef is aware though and is defending well.
Huggie McCuddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beef gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCuddler has his takedown stuffed
and Beef counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCuddler won't be happy with that.
Beef stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beef drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCuddler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beef happy to just control the position for now.
McCuddler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beef's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCuddler is looking to improve his position.
Beef decides to stand and escape the position.
A low kick from McCuddler is predictable there
and Beef counters with a takedown into side control.
Beef decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCuddler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beef counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCuddler's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCuddler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beef is aware though and is defending well.
Beef decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCuddler, up you get!
Beef shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCuddler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chicken Beef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beef tries to stand but McCuddler is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chicken Beef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beef, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chicken Beef!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leko Tarenz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Durland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leko Tarenz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Durland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarenz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Durland keeping moving, preventing Tarenz from controlling successfully.
Tarenz lands a couple of digs.
Durland keeping moving, preventing Tarenz from controlling successfully.
Tarenz has gone for a leg lock! Durland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tarenz's guard.
Tarenz has his feet on Durland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Durland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarenz tries for a takedown but Durland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durland wants to free his trapped foot but Tarenz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Durland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Durland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durland is trying for a kimura here. Tarenz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Durland wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Durland!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conal MacCollum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCollum comes to the cage accompanied by Riverdance. Downey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: we didn't start the fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Conal MacCollum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Downey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCollum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downey is fending him off so far but MacCollum persists. Nope, Downey circles away and we're back to standing.
MacCollum moves in looking to clinch but Downey pushes him off.
Downey leaves MacCollum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conal MacCollum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacCollum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Downey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conal MacCollum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacCollum misses with a takedown
and Downey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downey slaps away a takedown attempt from MacCollum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacCollum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Downey.
MacCollum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Downey throws a hook but MacCollum avoids it easily.
MacCollum tries to clinch
and Downey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacCollum is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Downey misses the target.
Downey is looking to clinch.
Downey looks to throw the jab but MacCollum is out of range.
MacCollum wants to clinch but Downey slips to the side
and Downey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacCollum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey connects with a nice looking jab.
MacCollum is rocked!
Downey throws a pinpoint strike between MacCollum's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends MacCollum crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Downey scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Downey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciferus Paskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciferus Paskiainen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciferus Paskiainen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskiainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Paskiainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paskiainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bundy moves in looking to clinch but Paskiainen pushes him off.
Paskiainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bundy tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundy is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskiainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bundy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paskiainen wants to stand up but Bundy is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy postures up in Paskiainen's guard and throws a big left but Paskiainen blocks it.
Paskiainen keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy prevents Paskiainen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskiainen being controlled here, momentarily.
Paskiainen wants to stand and escape but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy content to stall in guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paskiainen throws a right and a left that Bundy avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bundy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Paskiainen is pushing Bundy's head away, looking to escape. Bundy manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Bundy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Luciferus Paskiainen has been cut.
Paskiainen looks gassed!
Bundy scoring with punches from side control.
Bundy landing strikes.
Paskiainen wants to get back to his feet.
Bundy is chipping away with strikes.
Bundy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bundy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy lands some shots froms side control.
Paskiainen is rocked!
Bundy lands a strong strike to the head of Paskiainen. That's dazed him! Bundy looking to finish here. Paskiainen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bundy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Bundy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Milkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Calling by All That Remains. Alan Milkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Milkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Milkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richardson misses with a head kick.
Richardson cracks Milkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milkins tries to land a knee to the head but Richardson blocks with his arms.
Milkins misses with a knee to the head.
Milkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richardson blocks it with crossed arms.
Richardson tries to break the clinch but Milkins is controlling the position.
Richardson avoids a wild elbow strike from Milkins.
Richardson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milkins is defending well for now.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Milkins has him pressed against the cage.
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milkins tries to clinch up.
Richardson lands with a cross.
It looks like Alan Milkins has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson thows a body shot but no joy.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Milkins moves out of range easily.
Milkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Milkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milkins throws a nice head kick!
Richardson lands a jab.
Milkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milkins throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Richardson scores with a punch to the head.
Milkins is rocked!
Richardson scoring well with a low kick there.
Milkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Milkins looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milkins drops his hands momentarily. Richardson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Milkins staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Milkins doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Richardson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuns Dangerfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dangerfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dangerfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Dangerfield scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dangerfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rodney Dangerfield has been cut.
Dangerfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dangerfield is rocked!
Dangerfield throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson moves in close and cracks Dangerfield with a massive right hand! Dangerfield, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Finklestein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Finklestein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finklestein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Finklestein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finklestein manages to get himself to full guard.
Finklestein keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Finklestein is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finklestein wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Finklestein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finklestein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kelly 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 Finklestein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control the position but Finklestein is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finklestein looks to land a body kick but Kelly moved away.
Finklestein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Finklestein throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Finklestein goes for an armbar but Kelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kelly.
Finklestein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly passes into half guard.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finklestein defending well though.
Finklestein is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finklestein tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finklestein's head.
Kelly controlling the action here.
Kelly lands strikes from half guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Finklestein is defending well.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finklestein keeps working.
Finklestein tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Finklestein is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finklestein tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kelly has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finklestein is looking to escape.
Finklestein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kelly looking for a guillotine from mount but Finklestein is having none of it.
Finklestein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finklestein tries to control the position but Kelly now has his back.
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.
Finklestein is trying to break free.
Kelly struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kelly looking for the choke but no joy.
Finklestein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kelly's guard. Nice work there by Finklestein.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finklestein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finklestein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Kelly will probably get the nod.
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.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finklestein shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Finklestein is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finklestein is controlling him.
Finklestein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finklestein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finklestein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finklestein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finklestein is working Kelly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finklestein throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly has his foot on Finklestein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finklestein works his way back into a safe position though.
Finklestein working some strikes from top position.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Finklestein defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finklestein tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finklestein thows a big elbow that misses.
Kelly trying to control the position here.
Finklestein with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finklestein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Finklestein tries to pass.
Finklestein won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finklestein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finklestein off to one side.
Finklestein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finklestein at a distance.
Finklestein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelly's half guard.
Finklestein throws a strike but Kelly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Finklestein from controlling successfully.
Finklestein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to keep Finklestein in close.
Kelly seems keen to control Finklestein's posture.
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Finklestein pushes his legs off easily.
Finklestein throws and elbow that misses. Kelly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finklestein's guard. Nice move by Kelly!
Finklestein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finklestein is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Finklestein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kelly postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Finklestein with that takedown attempt.
Ken Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Finklestein.
Finklestein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kelly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Finklestein is trying to keep an underhook but Kelly manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kelly trying to control the action but Finklestein is working from the bottom.
Kelly trying to control the pace.
Kelly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kelly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finklestein moves away.
Finklestein moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finklestein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finklestein off to one side.
Fedor Finklestein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finklestein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Kelly.
Finklestein shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Finklestein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finklestein needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there.
Finklestein throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finklestein is rocked!
Kelly throws an uppercut from hell that sends Finklestein clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kelly stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Kelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gee Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gee Damn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damn shoots in looking for a takedown. Striking tries to sprawl out of it but Damn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Striking manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Damn blocks the low kick.
Damn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Striking misses with a low kick.
Striking looks for a takedown but Damn sprawls well.
Striking throws and low kick but Damn moves out of range easily.
Damn has his takedown stuffed
and Striking counters with an inside leg kick.
Grappler Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Damn.
An inside leg kick from Striking misses.
Damn misses with a takedown
and Striking counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Striking missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Damn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Damn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Damn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Striking has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damn has managed to get both his arms back between Striking's legs - danger averted.
Damn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Damn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Damn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Striking.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damn decides to stand up.
Striking looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Striking is looking to work some ground and pound but Damn has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damn is on top in guard.
Striking looking for a guillotine here but Damn defends easily.
Striking 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Striking's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Striking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damn wants to stand but Striking is controlling his posture from full guard.
Damn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Striking, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damn misses with a takedown attempt
and Striking counters with a thumping low kick.
Damn misses with a takedown
and Striking counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Striking missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Striking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Striking is looking for a kimura here.
Striking misses with a head shot. Damn uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Damn tries for a takedown but Striking circles away easily
so Striking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Damn looking for a sweep. Not yet Damn, not yet.
Damn pulls Striking in close to prevent any damage.
Striking connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn trying to control the position.
Striking has gone for a leg lock! Damn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Striking's guard.
Damn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Striking is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Striking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Damn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Damn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damn preventing the sweep.
Striking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damn gets to his feet - Striking follows without any prompting.
Gee Damn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gee Damn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damn shoots and misses
and Striking counters with a slapping leg kick.
Damn fails with the takedown
and Striking counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Damn!
Grappler Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Damn.
Striking thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Damn wants to hold on but Striking pushes him away.
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.
Damn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Damn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Damn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Striking in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that second 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.
Striking misses with a low kick.
It looks like Gee Damn has been cut.
Damn has his takedown stuffed
and Striking counters with a nice uppercut.
Striking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Damn sprawls well. Damn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Striking gets slowly back to his feet.
Damn misses with a takedown attempt
and Striking counters with a good low kick that Damn was not able to check.
Damn has his takedown stuffed
and Striking counters with a nice body shot.
Grappler Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Damn.
Striking tries to score with a low kick but Damn moves his leg out of the way.
Damn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Striking is pressing down on Damn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Striking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Striking is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Damn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Damn is trying to stand back up but Striking is controlling him
Striking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Damn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Striking stopping the sweep attempt from Damn.
Striking passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Damn tries to buck Striking off but Striking is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Damn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Striking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Striking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Striking throwing strikes from guard but Damn blocks nicely.
Damn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Grappler Striking did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gee Damn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Damn misses with a takedown
and Striking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Damn won't be happy with that.
Damn defending against the ground and pound.
Striking in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Striking looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Damn is avoiding damage well.
Striking throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Striking tries for a kimura but Damn is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Damn manages to get back to half guard.
Striking 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Damn to regain full guard.
Striking is fighting to break Damn's control of his arms but Damn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Damn wants to stand and escape but Striking is having none of it.
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.
Damn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striking's guard.
Damn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Striking is working an open guard so Damn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Damn fails with the takedown
and Striking counters with a head kick. That will keep Damn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Striking looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Damn!
Damn is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking thowing shots but they're missing.
Damn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Striking sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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.
BOOM! Striking connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Damn taking shots to the head.
Striking avoids the attempt from Damn to control.
Striking with good strikes from the mount here!
Grappler Striking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damn regains half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking had his way with Gee Damn in that round.
The cut man is working on Gee Damn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Striking shoots in and bounces Damn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Striking with a flurry of punches that miss.
Striking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Striking drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Damn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Striking has Damn in his guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking has a closed guard, preventing Damn from standing up.
Striking 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.
Gee Damn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Damn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Striking, up you get!
Striking is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damn tries for a takedown but Striking circles away easily
and Striking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Damn won't be happy with that.
Damn dodges the ground and pound from Striking.
Damn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Striking's best efforts.
Striking with the ground and pound but Damn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Striking wants to pass the guard but Damn is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Striking lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Damn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Striking counters with a nice leg kick.
Damn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Striking counters with a body kick that stops Damn in his tracks momentarily.
Grappler Striking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Damn.
Damn tries for a takedown but Striking circles away easily
and Striking makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damn throws a leg kick
and Striking counters with a single leg into guard. Damn didn't expect that.
Damn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Striking puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Damn taking some punishment here, with Striking in his half guard.
Striking is working for a submission of some sort.
Striking is nestled in close to Damn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappler Striking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Striking has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grappler Striking!
Grappler Striking is the new lightweight champion!
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