EEC 200 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callahan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Thomas Callahan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Scheckler
vs
Callahan

180 cm
24
173 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
177 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Scheckler scores with a nice right hand.
Callahan jabs at Scheckler's body.
Jab from Callahan.
Callahan scores with a leg kick.
Callahan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scheckler. Scheckler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Callahan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scheckler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scheckler slips a jab and a cross from Callahan.
Callahan lands with a shot to the body.
Scheckler takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scheckler.
A head kick misses from Scheckler.

Scheckler closes the distance and clinches.
Callahan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Scheckler.
Callahan looking to slow down the pace here.
Scheckler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Callahan backwards.
Scheckler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Callahan tries a body shot but Scheckler blocks it.
Scheckler can't find room to land a body shot as Callahan controls the action.
Scheckler is leaning against Callahan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Scheckler.
Nice body punch from Scheckler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Callahan blocks a body shot from Scheckler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scheckler.
Scheckler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scheckler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Scheckler.
Scheckler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callahan.
Scheckler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scheckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callahan's elbow.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Scheckler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Callahan stalls.

Scheckler breaks the clinch.
Scheckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Callahan is able to avoid easily.
Callahan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Scheckler.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Scheckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scheckler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Callahan lands a jab to Scheckler's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Callahan.
Scheckler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scheckler walks into a jab.
Callahan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scheckler tries to clinch
and Callahan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scheckler.
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!
Callahan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callahan.
Callahan throws a right and a left that Scheckler avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Scheckler dominated that round.
That's time! Scheckler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Callahan thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Scheckler.
Callahan looks to land a right hand but Scheckler moved out of range.
Callahan lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scheckler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Callahan misses the target.
Scheckler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scheckler.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scheckler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Scheckler checks it.
Callahan avoids the head kick by Scheckler.
Callahan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scheckler.
Scheckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scheckler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callahan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Callahan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scheckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callahan, as that shot connected.
Callahan throws a jab but it's blocked by Scheckler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scheckler.
Thomas Callahan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scheckler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Callahan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callahan misses with a wild combination.
Scheckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Callahan is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Callahan scores with a hook.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callahan but Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Scheckler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callahan throws a body punch but Scheckler moves out of range.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Callahan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scheckler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scheckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Callahan.
Scheckler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Callahan lands a lovely overhand right.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callahan lands with a shot to the body.
Callahan throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callahan looks to score with a jab to the body but Scheckler is just out of range.
Callahan throws a body punch but Scheckler moves out of range.
Scheckler misses with a lunging right hand
and Scheckler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Callahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Callahan works Scheckler's body with a nice hook.
Callahan misses with a straight right.
Callahan lands a body shot.
Callahan throws a leg kick that misses.
Scheckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scheckler ducks under a wild hook from Callahan.
Callahan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callahan throws a leg kick
and Scheckler counters with a good low kick that Callahan was not able to check.
Callahan avoids the head kick by Scheckler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan looks to land a combination. Scheckler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Callahan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Callahan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Callahan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scheckler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Callahan.
Callahan lands a nice looking body shot.
Scheckler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scheckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Callahan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Callahan both land. Nice combination.
Scheckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Callahan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scheckler.
Scheckler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scheckler tries to land a leg kick but Callahan saw it coming and moves away.
Callahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callahan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Callahan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scheckler's sensitive parts.
Scheckler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Callahan jabs Scheckler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Callahan.
A shot to the liver by Callahan. Beautiful body shot.
Callahan lands a glancing blow to the side of Scheckler's head.
Scheckler throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Callahan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Scheckler is out of range.
Scheckler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Callahan pinned against the cage. Callahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scheckler lands a jab to the nose.
Scheckler throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scheckler moves into range and clinches up with Callahan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Callahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Callahan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Callahan!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Callahan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cope kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let's Go. Banks has chosen All I do Is win as his entrance music. Will Banks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cope
vs
Banks

176 cm
29
147 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
156 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Cope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cope connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Cope scores with a four punch combination!
Cope scores with a leg kick.
Banks 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.
Cope throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cope misses.
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banks misses with a right hand
and Cope counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks takes one to the side of the head.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
Cope throws a sloppy body shot

and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks postures up in Cope's guard and throws a big left but Cope blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cope working a defensive guard here.
Cope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Cope is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cope swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cope tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Cope throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banks uses it to pass to side control.
Cope parries the strikes from Banks easily there. Banks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cope to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cope is looking for a sweep.
Cope manages to get back to half guard.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
Cope is not content to let Banks control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cope looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cope taking some punishment here, with Banks in his half guard.
Cope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cope.
Banks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Cope is retaining full guard.
Banks distracts Cope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banks preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks postures up in Cope's guard and throws a big left but Cope blocks it.
Banks postures up in Cope's guard and throws a big left but Cope blocks it.

Cope looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cope looking for a sweep. Not yet Cope, not yet.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Cope is retaining full guard.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cope's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cope looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Banks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Cope misses with a body kick.
Cope looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Cope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Cope. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cope.
Cope throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Cope sizes up Banks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cope connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banks. Banks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Cope.
Cope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banks.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cope.
Nice cross by Cope.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks takes a swing at Cope's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Cope misses its intended target.
Cope lands with a shot to the body.
Cope throws a leg kick
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Cope misses with a wild body shot.
Cope lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Cope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cope throws a front kick aimed at Banks's knee but Banks avoids it well.
Cope scores with a body shot.
Cope throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Cope gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.
Banks avoids the body shot from Cope.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Cope is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cope.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Cope saw that one coming.
Cope misses with an uppercut.
Cope fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cope connects with a leg kick. Banks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Cope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Cope shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Cope misses.
Cope takes one on the button.
Banks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cope fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cope.
Cope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mike Cope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a right and a left that Cope avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Cope sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cope shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Cope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Cope on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cope checks a leg kick.
Banks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Cope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Cope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cope misses with an uppercut.
Cope misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Donk. Banks catches Cope right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Cope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cope circles away quickly and effectively.
Cope checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Cope.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cope. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banks blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Cope saw that one coming.
Cope with a nice cross.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cope dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Cope misses with a hook
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Cope throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cope is looking to chop away at Banks's legs.
Cope misses with a hook.
Cope misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Banks finds it's target.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cope.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cope.
Banks avoids the head kick by Cope.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cope.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cope blocks a low kick nicely.
Cope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Cope.
Banks takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks throws a body punch but Cope moves out of range.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Cope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cope fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Cope's shoulder, as Cope tries to avoid the shot.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Cope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Cope throws the left hand but Banks avoids the punch easily.
Banks is looking to chop away at Cope's legs.
Cope ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banks, right into the meat.
Cope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cope.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks moves out of range as Cope strikes.
Cope ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Cope.
Banks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cope throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cope swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Cope throws out a leg kick but Banks moves out of range and Cope only half commits.
Mike Cope is winning the standup battle so far.
Cope missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Cope finds it's target.
Cope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks throws a head kick but Cope moves out of range.
Cope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Cope.
Banks takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banks throws the left hand but Cope avoids the punch easily.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cope.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Cope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banks's hands.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cope misses with a wild body shot.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown. Cope tries to sprawl out of it but Banks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cope throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Banks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banks is able to avoid easily.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Banks slips a jab from Cope.
Cope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banks at a distance.
Cope throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Cope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banks doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cope misses with an uppercut.
Cope connects with a body shot that sends Banks's belly button to the back.
Cope misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cope clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cope throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cope. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
Cope ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Cope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Cope throws a leg kick
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cope explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
Cope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cope counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cope.
Cope throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Cope connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Cope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bankss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banks blocks the body kick.
Cope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Cope.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cope.
Cope does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cope on the side of the head.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
Cope throws a low kick, looking for Banks's leg but Banks calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cope.
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cope's head.
Cope looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cope.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cope misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Cope checks the leg kick.
Cope lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cope lands a nice looking body shot.
Cope throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banks lands a jab to Cope's midsection.
Cope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cope off to one side.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Cope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cope misses with a looping right.
Banks blocks a jab.
Cope misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cope checks a leg kick.
Cope misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cope looks to land a body kick but Banks moved away.
Banks takes a swing at Cope's ribcage but misses.
Cope throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Cope.
Cope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Cope.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cope.
Cope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cope had his way with Will Banks in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Banks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Banks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cope - the referee stops the clock and Banks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cope. Banks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cope manages to avoid it.
Banks slips a straight right by Cope.
A telegraphed right hand from Cope misses the target.
Cope throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Banks misses.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Cope misses with a low kick.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Cope's head but Cope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks throws a leg kick but Cope moved away.
Cope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Cope is just out of range.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Cope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cope.
Cope looks to land a body kick but Banks moved away.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Cope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cope scores with a body shot.
Cope misses with a straight right.
Banks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cope.

Cope scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cope throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Banks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cope throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Banks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cope is trying to control. Banks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks trying to control here.
Banks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cope throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Will Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cope is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cope.
Banks wants to control but Cope is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Will Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks keeping hold of Cope's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Will Banks wasn't active enough on the ground.
A cross from Cope lands.
Cope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banks's head.
Cope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cope.
Cope throws a low kick but Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cope.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cope lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
Cope misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cope's corner calls for a 1-2. Cope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Cope showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cope has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cope!
Mike Cope is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Mike Cope made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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pop
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Titan Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is UGK - Touched. Hjelmslev has chosen Champion as his entrance music. Titan Carver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carver
vs
Hjelmslev

176 cm
28
182 lbs
10 - 0 - 1

182 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Carver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Carver.

Hjelmslev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carver throws a big elbow that misses.
Hjelmslev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hjelmslev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hjelmslev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hjelmslev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hjelmslev, not yet.
Hjelmslev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hjelmslev keeping moving, preventing Carver from controlling successfully.
Hjelmslev trying to keep a closed guard but Carver is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hjelmslev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev is trying to control the position but Carver postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ragnar Hjelmslev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hjelmslev moves out of range of the body kick from Carver.
Hjelmslev slips a straight right by Carver.
Carver slips a jab and a cross from Hjelmslev.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carver. Hjelmslev shrugs it off though.
Hjelmslev tried to score with a low kick but Carver checks it.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carver throws the kick towards the body but Hjelmslev avoids it.
Carver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjelmslev tries to clinch up.
Hjelmslev keeps Carver at a distance using the push kick.
Hjelmslev throws out a leg kick but Carver moves out of range and Hjelmslev only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Carver.
Carver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hjelmslev. Hjelmslev obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver misses with a hook. Hjelmslev ducked under it nicely.
Hjelmslev moves out of range of the body kick from Carver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Carver misses.
Carver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carver scores with a kick to the body.
Carver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hjelmslev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carver throws a body kick that misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hjelmslev's calf.
Hjelmslev throws a shot to the body.
Hjelmslev throws a nice looking combination but Carver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hjelmslev moves out of range of the leg kick from Carver.
Carver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carver 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.
Titan Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hjelmslev circles away.
Hjelmslev thows a body kick. Carver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carver tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hjelmslev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjelmslev tries a body shot but Carver blocks it.
Carver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carver misses with a punch on the inside.
Hjelmslev swings wildly with an uppercut but Carver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjelmslev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hjelmslev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hjelmslev has a couple of punches blocked by Carver.
Hjelmslev lands with a light punch inside.
Hjelmslev looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Carver throws an elbow but it misses.
Carver wants a takedown.
Carver tries a body shot but Hjelmslev blocks it.
Hjelmslev stalling against the cage.
Hjelmslev lands with a light punch inside.
Hjelmslev looking to throw knees to the head but Carver is blocking nicely.
Hjelmslev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carver lands a shoulder strike.
Carver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hjelmslev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hjelmslev is trying to stall.
Carver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hjelmslev is trying to stall.
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 Titan Carver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hjelmslev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Hjelmslev misses.
Hjelmslev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carver looks for the body kick but Hjelmslev saw that one coming.
Hjelmslev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hjelmslev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hjelmslev throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Hjelmslev misses with a kick to the body.
Carver misses with a head kick.
Carver swinging wildly here.
Carver scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hjelmslev throws a chopping leg kick but Carver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hjelmslev moves out of range as Carver throws a body kick.
Hjelmslev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carver. That one must have hurt.
Carver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hjelmslev wants to slow Carver down by chopping away at his legs.
Carver is looking to clinch.
Hjelmslev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carver misses with a shot to the body

and Hjelmslev counters by moving into the clinch.
Carver misses with a punch to the body.

Hjelmslev breaks from the clinch.
Carver fails to land with a series of punches.
Hjelmslev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titan Carver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carver throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver misses with a double jab.
Hjelmslev misses with a looping right.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick which misses Carver's front leg but catches the back leg as Carver tries to avoid it.
Hjelmslev throws a looping overhand right but Carver ducks down to avoid it.
Carver throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hjelmslev counters with a body kick that stops Carver in his tracks momentarily.
Carver blocks a head kick by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carver moves into the clinch.
Carver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjelmslev blocks a body shot from Carver.
Carver misses with the head strike.
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjelmslev.
Nice body punch from Carver - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hjelmslev fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver tries to work over Hjelmslev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carver has a couple of punches blocked by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev tries a body shot but Carver blocks it.
Carver tries to work over Hjelmslev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carver scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Carver.

Hjelmslev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carver gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hjelmslev counters with a nice body kick.
Carver throws a head kick that half lands.
Hjelmslev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver misses with a body kick.
Carver swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hjelmslev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hjelmslev takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Carver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hjelmslev counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Carver.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev lands a jab to Carver's midsection.
Carver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carver has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjelmslev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carver.
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjelmslev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Carver dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hjelmslev stuffs the takedown.
Hjelmslev throws a right hand that Carver ducks under and follows up with a left that Carver also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Carver.
Hjelmslev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carver.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carver.
Carver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hjelmslev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hjelmslev walks into a stiff left hand from Carver.
Hjelmslev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hjelmslev.
Titan Carver is winning the standup battle so far.
Carver punishes Hjelmslev's body with a nice straight punch.
Carver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hjelmslev counters with a body kick that stops Carver in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hjelmslev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Hjelmslev. Beautiful body shot.
Hjelmslev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hjelmslev moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Hjelmslev throws an overhand right that lands on Carver's shoulder, as Carver tries to avoid the shot.
Hjelmslev connects with a leg kick. Carver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hjelmslev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hjelmslev momentarily.
Hjelmslev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carver throws a right hand that Hjelmslev ducks under and follows up with a left that Hjelmslev also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carver.
Hjelmslev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carver moves out of range of the body kick.
Carver tried to score with a low kick but Hjelmslev checks it.
Carver lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Carver blocks a head kick by Hjelmslev.
Carver just misses with a punch to the body.
Hjelmslev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carver throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carver. That's going to slow Hjelmslev down.
Carver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hjelmslev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carver doesn't seem bothered though.
Hjelmslev swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Hjelmslev looks for the body kick but Carver saw that one coming.
Hjelmslev misses with a left hand
and Carver counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carver.
Carver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hjelmslev.
Carver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carver scores with a head kick.
Carver tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hjelmslev connects with a body shot.
Carver throws the kick towards the body but Hjelmslev avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Carver drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hjelmslev is trying to keep Carver in close.
Hjelmslev 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.
Carver throws an elbow that misses. Hjelmslev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carver's guard. Nice move by Hjelmslev!
Carver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hjelmslev!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjelmslev gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Titan Carver did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hjelmslev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hjelmslev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hjelmslev digs a good hook to Carver's body.
Carver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hjelmslev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carver rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev thows a body shot but no joy.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but Carver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick by Carver misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hjelmslev checks a low kick from Carver.
Carver shoots in for a takedown but Hjelmslev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hjelmslev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hjelmslev counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carver.
A punch combination from Hjelmslev misses.
Carver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hjelmslev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carver throws a head kick that Hjelmslev semi-blocks.
Carver will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hjelmslev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carver. Carver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carver moves forwards but Hjelmslev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carver looks to throw a body kick
and Hjelmslev counters with an inside leg kick.
Hjelmslev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carver.
Hjelmslev misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws a head kick but Carver moves out of range.
Hjelmslev throws a push kick but Carver slaps the foot to one side.
Carver lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carver throws a lazy body kick
and Hjelmslev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carver throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hjelmslev counters with a straight right hand.
Carver throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Hjelmslev moves into the clinch.

Carver manages to break the clinch.
Carver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carver throws the kick towards the body but Hjelmslev avoids it.
Hjelmslev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a push kick but Hjelmslev slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Hjelmslev.
Carver misses with a low kick as Hjelmslev jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Carver misses the target.
Carver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hjelmslev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hjelmslev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carver fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjelmslev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hjelmslev avoids the body shot from Carver.
Carver moves out of range of the body kick from Hjelmslev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hjelmslev was well out of range. Poor timing from Carver.
Carver tries to bum rush Hjelmslev with a series of wild strikes but Hjelmslev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carver. Hjelmslev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carver lands an overhand right.
Hjelmslev lands a head kick. Carver smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carver blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hjelmslev. That's going to slow Carver down.
Carver scores with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carver throws a right hand that misses

and Hjelmslev counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Hjelmslev dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hjelmslev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carver is able to avoid easily.
Carver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carver tries to bum rush Hjelmslev with a series of wild strikes but Hjelmslev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hjelmslev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carver takes a step back to recover.
Carver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carver scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hjelmslev. That's going to slow Carver down.
Carver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hjelmslev swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Carver counter with a right hand.
Carver avoids a kick to the body.
Hjelmslev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carver throws a push kick but Hjelmslev slaps the foot to one side.
Hjelmslev digs a good body shot into Carver's ribs.
Carver throws a sloppy head kick and Hjelmslev moves out of range easily.
Hjelmslev is looking to land body kicks.

Carver drives through with a takedown into Hjelmslev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Carver throws a strike but Hjelmslev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carver wants to improve his position but instead Hjelmslev has moved into half guard.
Hjelmslev prevents Carver from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver is refusing to be controlled, as Hjelmslev sits in half guard.
Hjelmslev thows a huge punch but Carver dodges it nicely.
Hjelmslev is pressing down on Carver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carver is holding on for now.
Carver gets back to full guard.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carver uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hjelmslev's head.
Hjelmslev swats away the attempt to clinch by Carver.
Carver misses with a body shot.

Carver clinches.
Hjelmslev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow.
Carver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hjelmslev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hjelmslev managing to block the knees to the body from Carver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carver misses with a body punch.
Hjelmslev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hjelmslev fails to land.

Carver works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carver looking to pass the guard.

Hjelmslev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carver passes Hjelmslev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjelmslev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hjelmslev moves into full guard.
Carver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Carver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Carver!
Titan Carver retains his welterweight title!
Titan Carver was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.