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IMMA 47 Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes into the arena with Hailmary blaring out of the sound system. Ferguson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flo Rida- 54321. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Maximus pulls Ferguson into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maximus gets caught napping as Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown. Maximus manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maximus 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.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus has wrist control.
Maximus wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Maximus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferguson has passed into half guard!
Maximus wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Maximus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is thwarting Maximus's attempts to control the position.
Maximus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferguson is looking to stall here but Maximus recovers full guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
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 TJ Maximus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Maximus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maximus looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Maximus lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Ferguson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Maximus and Ferguson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Maximus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Maximus!
A relieved looking TJ Maximus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manga Rosa (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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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Duplesris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manga Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duplesris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rosa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Duplesris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duplesris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rosa is working an open guard so Duplesris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rosa shoots in for a takedown but Duplesris shows good takedown defense.
Duplesris throws a series of punches but Rosa avoids them all with ease.
Rosa with a poor takedown
and Duplesris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Duplesris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Seth Duplesris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manga Rosa.
Duplesris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duplesris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rosa showed some decent athleticism there.
Duplesris wants to improve his position but Rosa is controlling well.
Rosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris is trying to get back to full guard.
Duplesris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rosa is working away from the top position though.
Duplesris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duplesris tries to strike from the bottom.
Duplesris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duplesris is controlling Rosa's posture.
Duplesris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duplesris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosa is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosa won't allow Duplesris to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duplesris wants to stand but Rosa is controlling the position.
Rosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Rosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duplesris's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duplesris 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.
Duplesris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duplesris keeping moving, preventing Rosa from controlling successfully.
Rosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duplesris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosa is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duplesris is on top in guard.
Rosa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Duplesris wants to control from the top but Rosa keeps moving.
Duplesris postures up in Rosa's guard and throws a big left but Rosa blocks it.
Rosa keeping moving, preventing Duplesris from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duplesris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rosa keeping moving, preventing Duplesris from controlling successfully.
Rosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duplesris controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Seth Duplesris just wasn't active enough.
Duplesris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duplesris wants it to stay on the feet.
Duplesris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rosa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosa keeping moving, preventing Duplesris from controlling successfully.
Rosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duplesris lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosa keeping moving, preventing Duplesris from controlling successfully.
Rosa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rosa with shots to the head and body - Duplesris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rosa blocks Duplesris's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duplesris is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duplesris hang on?
Duplesris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosa lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Duplesris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Duplesris misses.
Duplesris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rosa is trying to defend but Duplesris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duplesris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rosa tries to get to full guard but Duplesris has control of the leg.
Rosa is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Duplesris working the head and body with strikes.
Rosa is not content to let Duplesris control the position.
Rosa tries to get to full guard but Duplesris has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duplesris lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Duplesris.
Rosa has hold of Duplesris's hands but Duplesris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rosa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Duplesris.
Duplesris works his way into side control.
Duplesris landing a few strikes.
Rosa wants to control but Duplesris postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duplesris tries to move to mount but Rosa blocks the move with his legs.
Rosa throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Rosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rosa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Duplesris in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duplesris connects with a decent elbow.
Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duplesris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rosa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rosa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa wants to control but Duplesris postures up.
Rosa is still in real trouble! Can Duplesris finish him?
Duplesris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Duplesris working away.
Duplesris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rosa down.
A big shot lands for Duplesris! That's hurt Rosa! Will he recover? Duplesris fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Duplesris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuhiro Ishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ishida tries to circle away but Maia has him pinned against the cage.
Ishida breaks the clinch.
Ishida clinches up against the cage.
Ishida tries to break free but Maia pushes him back against the cage.
Ishida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishida has had enough of the clinch but Maia keeps him there for the moment.
Maia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ishida pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maia tries for a takedown but Ishida manages to get underhooks.
Ishida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ishida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maia is working for a kimura but Ishida is defending it quite comfortably.
Ishida looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ishida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ishida trying to control but Maia postures up.
Ishida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ishida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maia scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ishida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ishida.
Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maia is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishida has wrist control.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ishida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ishida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ishida!
Ishida in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ishida sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishida pulls his head out easily.
Ishida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maia punching from the bottom.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Ishida is nestled in close to Maia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maia tries to roll over but Ishida keeps him under control.
Well, if Ishida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitsuhiro Ishida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ishida shoots in looking for a takedown but Maia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ishida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ishida as he jumps to the side.
Ishida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ishida showed some decent athleticism there.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Ishida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ishida is trying to control the action in half guard but Maia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maia punching from the bottom.
Ishida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitsuhiro Ishida was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ishida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Ishida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ishida misses with a takedown attempt - Maia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Ishida counters with a single leg into guard. Maia didn't expect that.
Mitsuhiro Ishida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishida stands and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is being controlled here.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ishida is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maia is squirming around, avoiding Ishida's attempts to control the action.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maia 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.
Ishida controlling the position easily from mount.
Ishida breaks from Maia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida working the ground and pound effectively.
Maia working to try and regain half guard.
Ishida content just to control the position here.
Maia gets back to half guard.
Maia is not content to let Ishida control the position.
Ishida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maia defends it well.
Ishida prevents Maia from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishida trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
Ishida trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.
Ishida tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ishida slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuhiro Ishida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ishida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Ishida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maia!
Ishida scoring with punches and elbows.
Ishida wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Maia tries to bench press Ishida off him but Ishida keeps the position.
Ishida working the body and head with strikes.
Maia tries to bench press Ishida off him but Ishida keeps the position.
Ishida lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maia down.
Maia is trying to work for a sweep but Ishida has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishida prevents Maia from getting the reversal.
Ishida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is in a horrible position here. Ishida smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ishida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ishida looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Ishida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ishida prevents Maia from getting the reversal.
Ishida controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishida trying to control but Maia is having none of it.
Maia regains half guard.
Ishida wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mitsuhiro Ishida wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maia lunges at Ishida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishida's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Ishida as Maia shoots in.
Ishida instigates a clinch.
Maia is looking for a takedown.
Ishida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ishida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishida moves into range and clinches up with Maia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida stops a takedown attempt from Maia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia gets underhooks to prevent Ishida's takedown attempt.
Ishida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishida scores with a head kick. Maia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ishida connects with a body shot that sends Maia's belly button to the back.
John Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia is looking to clinch.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishida throws out the jab.
Maia tries to clinch up.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Ishida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maia avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia thows a body shot but no joy.
Ishida has Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ishida blocks a body shot from Maia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ishida prevents it.
Ishida missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuhiro Ishida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuhiro Ishida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Pontes (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diogo Pontes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pontes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pontes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pontes shoots in looking for a takedown but Razor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pontes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pontes swats away the attempt to clinch by Razor.
Pontes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Razor is fending him off so far but Pontes persists. Nope, Razor circles away and we're back to standing.
Sid Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Pontes.
Razor clinches.
Razor controlling the action here for a moment.
Pontes is looking for a takedown.
Razor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Razor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Razor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pontes's face.
It looks like Diogo Pontes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Razor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pontes up against the cage.
Razor lands a nice knee to the body.
Razor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Razor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pontes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Razor lands an elbow that stopped Pontes in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Razor.
Razor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pontes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Razor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pontes is trying to pull guard but Razor has him pressed against the cage.
Pontes looks winded!
Razor lands an elbow inside.
Razor is struggling to control the position.
Razor lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Diogo Pontes's cut even more.
Pontes is trying to pull guard but Razor has him pressed against the cage.
Pontes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Razor just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Razor.
A short body shot lands from Razor as the two fighters clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Razor pushes Pontes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Razor is pushing Pontes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Razor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pontes being controlled against the cage.
Razor lands a damaging elbow.
Razor lands with a left to the head.
Razor lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Razor obliges.
Razor prevents the takedown attempt.
Razor scores a nice knee to the body.
Razor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor stalls.
Pontes takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pontes takes an elbow to the temple.
Pontes wants to take the fight to the mat but Razor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Razor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Razor stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Razor.
Pontes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Razor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.
Razor fakes the leg kick and cracks Pontes in the body.
Pontes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pontes gets tackled into the cage by Razor. Razor maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Razor.
Pontes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Razor to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pontes jumps guard but Razor stands there with Pontes around his waist. Pontes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Razor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Razor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Diogo Pontes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Razor.
Nice elbow from Razor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Razor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pontes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Razor lands a nice elbow.
Diogo Pontes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Razor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diogo Pontes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sid Razor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Basra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Deeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeney has chosen When We Ride as his entrance music. Mark Deeney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Basra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Deeney!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deeney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Basra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deeney - the referee stops the clock and Basra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deeney. Basra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Basra throws a sloppy head kick and Deeney moves out of range easily.
Deeney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Basra thumps Deeney with a low kick.
Deeney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Basra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Deeney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Basra clobbers Deeney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Basra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deeney was well out of range. Poor timing from Basra.
That kick from Basra tenderised Deeney's leg. Deeney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Basra.
Basra scores with a head kick. Deeney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deeney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deeney looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Basra lands a really nice looking cross but Deeney seems unphased.
Basra gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Basra avoids the damage to the body.
Basra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deeney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Basra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deeney moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Basra tries to land a leg kick but Deeney saw it coming and moves away.
Basra tries to land a leg kick but Deeney saw it coming and moves away.
Deeney throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Basra. Deeney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basra misses with a hook.
Basra checks a leg kick.
Deeney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Basra throws a leg kick which misses Deeney's front leg but catches the back leg as Deeney tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deeney. Deeney obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeney 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.
Basra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Basra lunges at Deeney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deeney's hand.
Basra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeney.
Deeney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deeney thumps Basra with a low kick.
Basra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Basra thuds a left hand into Deeney's body.
Basra is looking to clinch but Deeney is avoiding it.
Basra moves in looking to clinch but Deeney pushes him off.
Deeney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deeney throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basra checks a leg kick.
Deeney circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Deeney.
Deeney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Basra avoids the body shot from Deeney.
Basra connects with a high kick.
Deeney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Basra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Basra clobbers Deeney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Basra avoids the head kick by Deeney.
Deeney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deeney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basra feints and then cracks Deeney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deeney down.
A nice combination there by Basra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basra throws a head kick that misses.
Basra misses with a body shot.
Basra avoids a kick to the body.
Basra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra misses with a two punch combination.
Deeney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deeney swats away the attempt to clinch by Basra.
Basra lunges at Deeney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deeney's hand.
Deeney checks a leg kick nicely.
Deeney looks to land a body kick but Basra moved away.
Deeney looks for the body kick but Basra saw that one coming.
Basra stalks Deeney and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deeney's face. Deeney staggers backwards, shaken.
Basra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deeney was well out of range. Poor timing from Basra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deeney throws a front kick aimed at Basra's knee but Basra avoids it well.
Deeney misses with a double jab.
Deeney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Basra. That one must have hurt.
Basra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Basra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Deeney tries to land a leg kick but Basra saw it coming and moves away.
Deeney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Basra.
Basra swings for the body but Deeney moves out of range.
Good exchange - Basra coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Basra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Basra moves away from the strike by Deeney.
Basra lands a nice shot to the body.
Deeney missing with a left hand there. Basra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Basra moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Basra.
Deeney looking to throw knees to the head but Basra is blocking nicely.
Basra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deeney backwards.
Basra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deeney looks to land a body kick but Basra moved away.
Ali Basra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Basra feints and then cracks Deeney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deeney down.
Basra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Basra.
Ali Basra is winning the standup battle so far.
Deeney throws a push kick but Basra slaps the foot to one side.
Basra throws a sloppy head kick and Deeney moves out of range easily.
Deeney throws the kick towards the body but Basra avoids it.
Basra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basra cracks Deeney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deeney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Deeney blocks the leg kick.
Deeney throws a push kick but Basra slaps the foot to one side.
Deeney throws a head kick that misses.
Deeney throws the kick towards the body but Basra avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Basra throws a shot to the body.
Basra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Basra misses with a leg kick.
Basra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Deeney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Basra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Basra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deeney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Basra avoids it.
Basra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deeney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Basra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Basra scores with a shot to the side of Deeney's head.
Basra is trying to push Deeney away but Deeney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basra is trying to push Deeney away but Deeney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Basra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deeney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deeney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deeney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deeney misses with a body kick.
Basra moves out of range of the body kick from Deeney.
Basra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deeney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basra thumps Deeney with a low kick.
Basra lands a leg kick that knocks Deeney off balance momentarily.
Basra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deeney.
Deeney moves in looking to clinch but Basra pushes him off.
Deeney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Basra scores with a jab. Deeney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Basra.
Basra misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Basra finds it's target.
Basra throws a body punch but Deeney moves out of range.
Deeney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Basra counters with a big head kick but Deeney shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Basra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Basra thuds a left hand into Deeney's body.
Deeney explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deeney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Basra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deeney.
An inside leg kick lands from Basra.
Basra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Basra dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Deeney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Deeney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Basra throws out a leg kick but Deeney moves out of range and Basra only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Basra.
Basra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Basra throws a head kick but Deeney moves out of range.
Basra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Basra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Basra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Deeney.
Basra throws a low kick but Deeney moves out of range easily.
Deeney moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deeney scoring well with a low kick there.
Deeney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deeney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basra moves out of range of the body kick.
Basra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Basra checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Basra misses
and Deeney counters with a low kick, right behind Basra 's knee.
Deeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Basra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Basra has closed the distance and engaged Deeney in a clinch.
Basra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Basra cracks Deeney with a nice body shot.
Basra avoiding damage as Deeney throws knees to the body.
Basra managing to block the knees to the body from Deeney.
Deeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basra is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basra.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deeney.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mark Deeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basra lands a lovely overhand right.
Basra moves out of range of the body kick from Deeney.
Deeney misses with a low kick.
Basra fails to land with a series of punches.
Basra thumps Deeney with a low kick.
Ali Basra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Basra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Basra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeney throws the left hand but Basra avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Basra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basra scores with a spinning back kick!
Basra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deeney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Basra just misses with a punch to the body.
Basra misses the shot to the body.
Basra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deeney tries to clinch up but Basra circles away and keeps his distance.
Deeney misses with a body kick.
Deeney misses with a low kick.
Basra slips under a jab.
Deeney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deeney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deeney wants to land a leg kick but Basra is out of range.
Basra wants to clinch up but Deeney keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Basra looks to land a combination but Deeney avoids it well.
Deeney takes one to the side of the head.
Basra tries to close the distance and clinch but Deeney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deeney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deeney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deeney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Basra connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deeney on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deeney lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Basra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Basra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Basra works Deeney's body with a nice hook.
Basra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deeney is looking to land body kicks.
Deeney throws a leg kick but Basra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Basra.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Deeney.
Well Basra 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Basra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Spartan (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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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Spartan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dearborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spartan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dearborn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dearborn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Dearborn.
Spartan takes one on the button.
It looks like Leo Spartan has been cut.
Spartan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dearborn is out of range and Spartan settles back down.
Dearborn sizes up Spartan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dearborn misses with the combination.
Spartan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dearborn slips a jab from Spartan.
Dearborn throws a leg kick which misses Spartan's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartan tries to avoid it.
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!
Dearborn avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Dearborn thuds a left hand into Spartan's body.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan swings widly with a right hand
and Dearborn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartan thinking.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.
Dearborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartan's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn slips a jab from Spartan.
Spartan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dearborn defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Dearborn.
Dearborn connects with a solid leg kick.
Dearborn looks to land a combination but Spartan avoids it well.
Spartan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dearborn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dearborn throws a leg kick which misses Spartan's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartan tries to avoid it.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Spartan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dearborn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dearborn.
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!
Spartan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartan's calf.
Dearborn lands a nice looking body shot.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartan looks winded!
Spartan swings for the body but Dearborn moves out of range.
Dearborn fails to land with a series of punches.
Dearborn is looking to clinch.
Dearborn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spartan, pushing him back against the cage.
Spartan wants to break free but Dearborn has control.
Spartan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dearborn has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Dearborn has him pressed against the cage.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn effectively controlling the action here.
Spartan tries to circle away but Dearborn has him pinned against the cage.
Spartan has had enough of the clinch but Dearborn keeps him there for the moment.
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dearborn has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Dearborn.
Dearborn just leaning against Spartan, taking a breather.
Dearborn has Spartan pressed against the cage, preventing Spartan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spartan can't break the clinch.
Dearborn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spartan.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dearborn tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dearborn is just out of range.
Dearborn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dearborn wants it to stay on the feet.
Will Dearborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Spartan.
Nice shot by Dearborn.
Dearborn is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Spartan like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Spartan from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Dearborn!
Will Dearborn made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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191 lbs
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukharin moves into the clinch successfully.
Bukharin avoiding damage.
Timebmb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bukharin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timebmb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timebmb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Timebmb works over Bukharin with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bukharin is trying to control the position but Timebmb postures up.
Timebmb stopping the sweep attempt from Bukharin.
Bukharin being controlled here, momentarily.
Timebmb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timebmb throws a big right hand that misses.
Timebmb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Timebmb seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukharin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timebmb defends well.
Bukharin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Timebmb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Timebmb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin wants to sweep here but Timebmb controlling him for the moment.
Timebmb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukharin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timebmb is aware though and is defending well.
Bukharin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timebmb is looking to work some ground and pound but Bukharin has wrist control.
Bukharin keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukharin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timebmb defends it easily.
Timebmb trying to control but Bukharin is working from the bottom.
Timebmb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timebmb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukharin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukharin is looking for a triangle but Timebmb pushes his legs off easily.
Bukharin keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukharin is retaining full guard.
Bukharin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timebmb is working Bukharin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Timebmb drops back looking for a leg! Bukharin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bukharin manages to kick Timebmb off! Timebmb jumps back into Bukharin's guard.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukharin is retaining full guard.
Timebmb is in close to Bukharin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
Timebmb 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timebmb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timebmb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bukharin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timebmb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timebmb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Timebmb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bukharin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timebmb has managed to get both his arms back between Bukharin's legs - danger averted.
Timebmb is working Bukharin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukharin is retaining full guard.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukharin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timebmb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timebmb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bukharin's guard.
Bukharin has his foot on Timebmb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timebmb works his way back into a safe position though.
Bukharin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Timebmb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timebmb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bukharin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bukharin has an active guard here but Timebmb has managed to pass into half guard.
Bukharin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Timebmb scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bukharin is staying active underneath Timebmb, 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.
Bukharin manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukharin keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Bukharin can't keep his opponent in guard - Timebmb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Timebmb there.
Bukharin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timebmb pulls his head out easily.
Timebmb seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bukharin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jukebox Timebmb!
Jukebox Timebmb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris's entrance music is Kryptonite. A fine choice. Orlov has chosen Daft Punk - "Get Lucky" as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov scores with a head kick.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the liver by Orlov. Beautiful body shot.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norris misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Orlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norris's head backwards.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Norris lands with a good body shot.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chuck Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov lands with a kick to the temple. Norris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Orlov down.
Orlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Norris down.
The crowd cheers as Orlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris doesn't seem phased though.
Orlov throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov throws out a leg kick but Norris moves out of range and Orlov only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Norris does it's job there.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norris if he has to take too many more of those.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Norris jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Orlov.
Norris throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Orlov scores with a nice strike.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orlov tries to work over Norris's front leg with a kick but Norris checks it.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a body kick.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norris doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Orlov.
Norris is rocked!
Norris defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Orlov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Norris's temple! It sends Norris violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Orlov celebrates and the doctors try to help Norris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Alexander Orlov!
A victorious Alexander Orlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon's entrance music is puff the magic dragon. A fine choice. Johnson has chosen On March The Saints as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Dragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with the left hand. Dragon knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Don Dragon has been cut.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dragon wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Dragon is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Dragon dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon misses with the ground and pound.
Dragon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dragon scores with punches from side control.
Dragon working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Dragon is in control.
Dragon misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to escape but Dragon is in control.
Dragon working the ground and pound.
Johnson is not content to let Dragon control the position.
Dragon lands a nice forearm strike.
Dragon cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Dragon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dragon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to bench press Dragon off him but Dragon keeps the position.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Dragon finish him?
A big shot lands for Dragon! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Dragon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Dragon!
Don Dragon retains his heavyweight title!
Don Dragon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes into the arena with SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!! blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay thows a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Clay cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clay moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Clay moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clay's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Clay with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordus Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Clay off balance momentarily.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Clay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Clay feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Clay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Gordus Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Clay scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Clay misses.
Irving Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clay closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Clay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clay looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Clay drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown is trying to control the position but Clay postures up.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Irving Brown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Clay sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
Clay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Brown wants to clinch.
Clay drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay 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.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clay moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Clay blocks the body kick.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Clay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clay lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Clay avoids it.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clay off to one side.
Clay looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordus Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clay lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clay postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clay 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay pulls Brown in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Irving Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Clay throws a shot to the body.
Brown slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clay.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Clay scores with a hook.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Clay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown throws a low kick but Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay with a hook.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Clay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clay blocks the body kick.
Brown looks for the body kick but Clay saw that one coming.
Clay swinging wildly here.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Clay swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Gordus Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Clay checks the leg kick.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clay thows a body shot but no joy.
Clay lands with an overhand left.
Clay connects with a nice looking jab.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordus Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Clay.
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Clay cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Brown throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordus Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Clay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Clay throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Clay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clay misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Clay avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clay.
Brown throws a push kick but Clay slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Irving Brown just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clay misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clay's sensitive parts.
Brown swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clay's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Clay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Clay blocks with his arms.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clay up against the cage.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clay.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Clay tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Clay gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Clay.
Clay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Clay.
Clay checks a leg kick nicely.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordus Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Clay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown throws a push kick but Clay slaps the foot to one side.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown is pulling down on Clay's head. It's preventing any offense from Clay, at least for the moment.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Clay wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Gordus Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clay drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Clay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown wants to control but Clay is keeping busy.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Irving Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Clay shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brown. That one must have hurt.
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.
Brown avoids the body shot from Clay.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Clay.
Clay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown throws a push kick but Clay slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Clay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Clay persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordus Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordus Clay!
An out of breath Gordus Clay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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