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TTFC Deathwish PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Filipino Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chupacabra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daddy Yankee - Gasolina. El Chupacabra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipino Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Chupacabra!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chupacabra misses with a body shot.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chupacabra. Saint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chupacabra doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint circles away.
Chupacabra feints and as Saint raises his hands in defense, Chupacabra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saint tries to get out of the position.
Chupacabra scoring with some ground and pound.
Chupacabra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chupacabra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chupacabra won't allow Saint to get back to his feet.
Chupacabra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chupacabra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saint has his feet on Chupacabra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chupacabra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chupacabra is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra passes Saint's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Chupacabra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chupacabra lands with a punch from half guard.
Chupacabra passes to full mount!
Saint is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Saint trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chupacabra with the ground and pound from mount.
Chupacabra landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saint is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chupacabra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chupacabra has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saint's face.
Saint is rocked!
Chupacabra lands a big shot there that rocks Saint but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Saint is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You get the feeling that Saint really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Saint seems to have got his legs back now.
Chupacabra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saint is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chupacabra lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chupacabra lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Chupacabra.
Chupacabra trying to control but Saint is having none of it.
Chupacabra connects with a bit shot that sees Saint covering up! More strikes from Chupacabra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chupacabra is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Chupacabra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Correa Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Correa Santiago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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230 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Correa Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stark misses.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santiago prevents Stark from breaking the clinch.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santiago smiles and moves away.
Santiago throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark closes the distance and pushes Santiago back into the cage.
Stark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santiago just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stark pulls guard successfully.
Stark trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stark looking to control.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santiago, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark wants to stand but Santiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santiago, up you get!
Stark cracks Santiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago looks gassed!
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tony Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Correa Santiago.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santiago wants to clinch
and Stark counters with a left and a right that hurts Santiago! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Stark jumps into full mount!
Stark looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Santiago covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Njun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Harding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Njun!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harding takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harding moves out of range of the strikes.
Njun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harding.
Njun tries to clinch there but Harding circles away.
Njun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Njun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Njun tries to bum rush Harding with a series of wild strikes but Harding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harding darts in trying to clinch
and Njun moves into the clinch.
Njun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice right hand lands inside from Njun.
Njun wants to break free but Harding has control.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Njun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Njun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harding putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Njun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Njun being controlled against the cage.
Njun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harding pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harding moves in looking to clinch but Njun pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Njun throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
Harding fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Njun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Clayton Harding has been cut.
Harding wants to clinch.
Njun forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.
Harding connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thomas Njun has been cut.
Njun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Njun is trying to break the clinch but Harding is controlling him.
Harding working Njun over with knees to the body.
Njun looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harding just misses with a elbow thrown towards Njun's brow.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harding lands a good knee to the midsection. Njun won't want to take too many of those.
Harding throws an elbow that misses.
Harding tries a knee to the head but Njun blocks it.
Harding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harding clinches with his opponent.
Harding misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Njun.
Harding is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding misses with an elbow strike.
Harding lands an elbow inside that Njun shrugs off.
Njun takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harding landing knees to the head.
Harding creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Njun's defenses.
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harding landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Njun takes a knee to the side of the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Njun has eaten all the pies!
Harding is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harding lands an elbow inside that Njun shrugs off.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Njun is trying to break the clinch but Harding is controlling him.
Harding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Njun tries for a takedown but Harding manages to get underhooks.
Harding stalling the fight.
Harding misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Njun.
Harding is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Njun is defending well for now.
Njun takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harding tries a knee to the head but Njun blocks it.
Harding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Njun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clayton Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Njun.
A right hook to the body lands for Harding.
Njun has had enough of the clinch but Harding keeps him there for the moment.
Harding breaks the clinch.
Harding gets a clinch.
Harding avoiding damage.
Harding misses with an elbow over the top.
Harding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Njun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harding putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Njun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Njun blocks it with crossed arms.
Harding lands an elbow just above Njun 's eye.
Harding misses with a knee to the head.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Njun's efforts to push away.
Harding misses with an elbow strike.
Harding is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Njun is defending well for now.
Njun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Njun working hard to break the clinch.
Harding tries to stall but Njun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harding prevents Njun from breaking the clinch.
Harding misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Njun.
Harding unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harding with a knee to the head.
Harding lands a knee to the body.
Harding landing knees to the head.
Harding landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Thomas Njun's cut even more.
Harding lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Harding.
Nice elbow from Harding.
Harding working Njun over with knees to the body.
Harding tries to stall but Njun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Njun is struggling to control the position.
Harding lands an elbow inside that Njun shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harding is trying to maintain a safe position but Njun gets an underhook and turns Harding into the cage.
Harding scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding misses with an elbow strike.
Harding misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Harding dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harding clinches with his opponent.
Harding scores with a knee to the head.
Harding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harding misses with a knee to the head.
Njun working hard to break the clinch.
Njun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harding prevents it.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Njun stalling in the clinch but Harding improves position.
Njun is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harding here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Harding throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harding looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with a knee to the head.
Njun can't break the clinch.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Njun can do to turn this around?
Njun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Njun is breathing heavily.
Njun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harding throws an elbow that misses.
Harding misses with a knee strike.
Harding is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Njun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harding controlling the action here for a moment.
Harding with a knee to the head.
Harding looking to throw knees to the head but Njun is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harding.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Njun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harding looking to throw knees to the head but Njun is blocking nicely.
Harding is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harding with a knee to the head.
Njun tries to score a body lock takedown but Harding shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harding makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harding gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harding landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harding is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding lands a knee to the body.
Harding lands an elbow inside.
Harding throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Harding on the inside.
Harding pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harding taking a breather.
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!
Harding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Njun blocks an elbow strike.
Njun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Njun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Njun breaks the clinch.
Harding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harding has closed the distance and engaged Njun in a clinch.
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harding is looking to clinch.
Njun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harding darts in trying to clinch
and Njun moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Njun is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Harding.
Harding throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Njun blocks it with crossed arms.
Harding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Njun tries to circle away but Harding has him pinned against the cage.
Harding lands an elbow that stopped Njun in his tracks for a moment.
Njun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clayton Harding has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Njun is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
Njun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harding pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clayton Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Njun.
Harding trying to stall but Njun improves his position.
Harding working Njun over with knees to the body.
Harding misses with a knee to the head.
Harding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Njun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harding pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harding gets underhooks to prevent Njun's takedown attempt.
Njun avoiding damage as Harding throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding tries to land knees in the clinch but Njun avoids the damage to the body.
Njun blocks an elbow strike from Harding.
Harding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Njun is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
Harding just leaning against Njun, taking a breather.
Harding crunches a lovely knee into Njun's ribcage.
Harding throws an elbow but it misses.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Njun in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harding taking a breather.
Njun is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
Njun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Njun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harding scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harding scores a nice knee to the body.
Njun tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Harding dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch but Njun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Njun but Njun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Njun just misses with a punch to the body.
Njun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harding on the side of the head.
Harding fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch up but Njun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Njun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Njun counters with a straight right hand.
Njun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harding tries to clinch there but Njun circles away.
Harding fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding scoring well with a low kick there.
Harding lands with a straight right. Njun didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Njun.
Njun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Njun clinches but Harding breaks the clinch
and Harding counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding tries a knee to the head but Njun blocks it.
Njun tries a body shot but Harding blocks it.
Njun avoiding damage as Harding throws knees to the body.
Harding landing knees to the head.
Harding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Njun avoids a wild elbow strike from Harding.
Harding lands a knee to the head.
Njun throws a head punch that misses.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Njun's efforts to push away.
Harding is stalling here.
Njun tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
Harding scores with a knee to the head.
Harding using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Njun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Njun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harding pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harding misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harding tries to clinch there but Njun circles away.
Njun misses with a double jab
and Harding counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Harding.
Harding connects with a knee to the head.
Harding pushes off an throws an elbow but Njun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harding just misses with a elbow thrown towards Njun's brow.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but Njun blocks with his arms.
Njun is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Harding.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harding slows down the pace here.
Njun managing to block the knees to the body from Harding.
Njun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Njun is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
Njun wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Harding.
Harding crunches a lovely knee into Njun's ribcage.
Harding with a knee to the head.
Njun takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harding looking to throw knees to the head but Njun is blocking nicely.
Njun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harding lands a body punch.
Harding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harding misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Njun.
A short left from Harding.
A knee to the head by Harding.
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Njun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harding putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Njun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harding throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Njun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Njun takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas Njun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harding tries to land knees in the clinch but Njun avoids the damage to the body.
Harding stalling in the clinch but Njun improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding prevents Njun from breaking the clinch.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but Njun blocks with his arms.
Njun is trying to break the clinch but Harding is controlling him.
Harding lands a nice knee to the body.
Harding comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Njun's efforts to push away.
Harding tries a knee to the head but Njun blocks it.
Harding is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Njun is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Njun as Harding tries to tie him up.
Harding keeps control of Njun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Njun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Njun tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
Harding has Njun pressed against the cage, preventing Njun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding has Njun pressed against the cage, preventing Njun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding trying to stall but Njun improves his position.
Njun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clayton Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Njun tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harding 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Harding!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seymour Butts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seymour Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips dives in and grabs Butts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butts pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Butts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Butts keeps the fight on the outside.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Butts keeps it at a distance.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butts pinned against the cage. Butts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
Phillips shoots in but Butts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seymour Butts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Phillips.
Butts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
Butts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butts 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.
Phillips tries to roll over but Butts keeps him under control.
Butts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phillips looks like he's trying to stand up.
Butts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phillips trying to control here.
Butts controlling the pace.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butts. 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.
Ground and pound from Butts.
Phillips tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Butts drops an elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Butts winds up and cracks Phillips with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phillips has hold of Butts's hands but Butts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phillips wants to control but Butts is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Butts winds up and cracks Phillips with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butts is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Butts there.
Butts slips a nice elbow through Phillips's hands, connecting with Phillips's forehead.
Phillips taking some punishment here, with Butts in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butts working Phillips over with strikes.
Butts lands with a punch from half guard.
Butts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Butts winds up and cracks Phillips with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Butts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phillips pushes Butts off looking to stand but Butts dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butts working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Butts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Phillips fails with the takedown
so Butts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butts pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butts is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Butts lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butts connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips has hold of Butts's hands but Butts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butts working Phillips over with strikes.
Butts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Butts working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butts connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Butts wants to take a breather but Phillips is having none of it.
Butts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butts working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts working Phillips over with strikes.
Butts slows the pace down in half guard.
Butts working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butts connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Butts is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butts connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Butts drops an elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
Butts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butts prevents Phillips from improving his position.
Butts is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Butts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Phillips has hold of Butts's hands but Butts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phillips wants to control but Butts is keeping busy.
Butts working Phillips over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Butts.
Nice strikes from Butts there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Butts has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Butts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Phillips is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Phillips tries to hold on but Butts postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Phillips can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Butts 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!
Butts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phillips manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Seymour Butts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butts is working Phillips over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phillips is rocked!
Phillips wants to stand but Butts is controlling the position.
Butts connects with a couple of short punches.
Butts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts lands a few punches from side control.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Butts finish him?
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butts lands a nice forearm strike.
Butts just content to control the position.
Phillips seems to have recovered his senses.
Butts scores with punches from side control.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Butts grinds an elbow into Phillips's temple.
Butts lands a nice forearm strike.
A big shot lands for Butts! That's hurt Phillips! Will he recover? Butts fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Butts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggs Wafers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wafers has chosen Stronger as his entrance music. Biggs Wafers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Boyer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biggs Wafers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wafers gets a takedown into half guard.
Boyer wants to control but Wafers is keeping busy.
Boyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boyer.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Wafers from controlling successfully.
Boyer is adopting a defensive guard.
Wafers 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.
Wafers tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyer is retaining full guard.
Wafers throws a strike but Boyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wafers is proving hard to escape from.
Boyer stops Wafers from standing up.
Wafers pushes Boyer off and gets back to his feet.
Wafers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyer.
Wafers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Wafers throws a series of punches but Boyer moves out of range.
Wafers closes the distance and clinches up with Boyer, looking for a takedown. Wafers pushes Boyer against the cage but Boyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyer catches Wafers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Wafers.
Wafers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wafers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyer throws a head kick but Wafers moves out of range.
Wafers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyer.
Wafers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyer circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Wafers with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyer.
Wafers misses with a takedown attempt - Boyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggs Wafers.
Wafers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyer. Boyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Wafers looks gassed!
Boyer looks to land a combination. Wafers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boyer throws a sloppy head kick and Wafers moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Wafers misses
and Boyer counters with a good low kick that Wafers was not able to check.
Boyer throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyer throws a head kick that misses.
Boyer throws an overhand right that lands on Wafers's shoulder, as Wafers tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boyer connects with a jab.
Biggs Wafers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyer throws a shot from downtown. Wafers moves away and avoids it.
Wafers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wafers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyer counters with a low kick, right behind Wafers 's knee.
Wafers blocks a head kick by Boyer.
A head kick misses from Boyer.
Wafers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boyer lands an overhand right.
Bobby Boyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wafers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wafers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wafers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyer counters with a good low kick that Wafers was not able to check.
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!
Wafers falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Boyer counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wafers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wafers. Wafers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boyer.
Boyer cracks Wafers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wafers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wafers's head.
Wafers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wafers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyer.
Boyer looks to land a combination. Wafers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wafers is rocked!
Boyer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wafers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wafers looks to clinch but Boyer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wafers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Boyer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana has chosen Nowhere Fast - Diane Lane as his entrance music. Fedor Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Montana!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana checks the leg kick.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Fedor Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Montana controls the pace.
Montana throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Montana slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Fedor Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Montana cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Montana cracks Gracie with a big right hand and Gracie goes down!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Montana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana slips nicely into half guard.
Montana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Montana stops Gracie from standing up.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Montana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Montana wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Montana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie tries to kick Montana off but Montana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montana finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Fedor Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Montana.
Montana swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montana's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Montana holds on and takes a little breather.
Montana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montana is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montana on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montana's guard.
Montana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Montana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Montana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mack Montana just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Montana.
Montana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
Montana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Montana.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Montana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana stops Gracie from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana clinches up against the cage.
Montana lands a body punch.
Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Montana slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Fedor Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Montana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Montana is controlling him.
Montana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montana effectively controlling the action here.
Montana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the cage.
Montana misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Montana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Montana is controlling him.
Montana lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Montana advances to half guard.
Gracie tries to kick Montana off but Montana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Montana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Montana.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montana on the side of the head.
Montana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Montana.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Montana dominates the positioning.
Gracie prevents Montana from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ground and pound from Montana seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Montana in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Montana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mack Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montana taking a breather here.
Montana wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Fedor Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Montana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mack Montana just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montana 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Extor Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Jackson has chosen Undertaker 5th as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Extor Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ace tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a combination. Ace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Extor Ace has been cut.
Ace missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson swings for the body but Ace moves out of range.
Ace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ace lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ace avoids it well.
Ace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Ace connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Ace slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Kevin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Ace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Ace ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ace connects with a jab.
It looks like Kevin Jackson has been cut.
Ace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Ace scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson is rocked!
Ace sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jackson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jackson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Extor Ace!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kalir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Kalir has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eli Williams's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kalir!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kalir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Kalir persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Kalir or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Kalir dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalir lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kalir throws and elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalir's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kalir blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams is working Kalir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kalir working a defensive guard but Williams manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kalir regains half guard.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is nestled in close to Kalir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams working Kalir over with strikes.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Kalir is defending the position.
Kalir taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams working over Kalir with some ground and pound. Kalir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalir is looking to improve his position.
Kalir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalir is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kalir avoid being mounted?
Williams trying to control the action but Kalir is working from the bottom.
Kalir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Kalir throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kalir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kalir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Kalir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams works his way into side control.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kalir to see if he's OK.
Kalir is rocked!
Williams advances to full mount.
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kalir is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Kalir wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Kalir in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams with the ground and pound from mount.
Kalir is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Kalir throwing hammer fists to the chest of Williams. What's that going to do exactly?
Williams loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kalir scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Williams land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Williams stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with Muse - Knights of Cydonia blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordie Green!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Green.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
Hunt stalls.
Green wants a takedown.
Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Green keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Green wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling him.
Green keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunt punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green looks gassed!
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Green has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Green slips a straight right by Hunt.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Green tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Green throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into rage.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Hunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Green trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hunt looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green!
Green tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green taking shots to the head.
Hunt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hunt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Green tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Green.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Green scores with a head kick.
Green walks into a left hand.
Hunt tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunt lands a big shot there that rocks Green but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hunt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Green is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Green and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Hunt lands an elbow.
Green is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunt's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt wants to stand up but Green is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Green working Hunt over with strikes.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Green connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Nice strikes from Green there.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt!
Green unloading with bombs!
Green with the ground and pound from mount.
Green scoring with strikes but Hunt is staying in there.
Green is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt!
Green is breathing heavily.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunt stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hunt!
Hunt wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Hunt lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gordie Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green throws a combination that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Green fails with the takedown.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Green's head back.
Green stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jack Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunt lands a nice short elbow.
Green is trying to stand up here but Hunt is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Green tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt with shots to the head and body - Green looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hunt tries to control but Green wriggling away.
Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jack Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Green tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Green wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green pushes Hunt off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Hunt punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Green.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Green is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Hunt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Green bucks up and throws Hunt to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to work over Green's front leg with a kick but Green checks it.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
A shot to de liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jack Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Green with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green.
Green moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Green shoots in.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Green looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Green avoids the head kick by Hunt.
A big right from Green misses.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hunt had his way with Gordie Green in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Green makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hunt really felt that one!
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Green misses with a low kick.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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.
Hunt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Hunt getting side control.
Green wants to control the action here but instead Hunt manages to pass to full mount!
Green is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt landing shots from mount.
Green tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Green really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Hunt landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Green turns into him and now he's in Hunt's guard.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordie Green.
Hunt lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Hunt throws and low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Green counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Green.
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard.
Gordie Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Hunt.
I think Hunt 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hunt!
Jack Hunt retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Escuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Thunderclap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escuela comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg & T-Pain. Thunderclap has chosen ThunderStruck as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chico Escuela has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chico Escuela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tank Thunderclap!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escuela staying out of range there.
Escuela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escuela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escuela 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.
Thunderclap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escuela.
Thunderclap regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escuela postures up in Thunderclap's guard and throws a big left but Thunderclap blocks it.
Thunderclap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escuela.
Thunderclap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thunderclap looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunderclap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thunderclap is on top in guard.
Escuela 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.
Thunderclap trying to control the position from guard on top but Escuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Escuela holds on and takes a little breather.
Thunderclap wants to pass the guard but Escuela is keeping the position.
Escuela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thunderclap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunderclap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thunderclap throwing strikes from guard but Escuela blocks nicely.
Escuela looking for subs off his back but Thunderclap has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thunderclap prevents Escuela from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escuela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escuela trying to control the position.
Thunderclap stopping the sweep attempt from Escuela.
Thunderclap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thunderclap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escuela wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunderclap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escuela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escuela keeping full guard, as Thunderclap tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Escuela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thunderclap to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Escuela can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderclap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escuela tries to get to full guard but Thunderclap has control of the leg.
Thunderclap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunderclap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunderclap trying to control from half guard but Escuela is working away.
Escuela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escuela looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escuela wants to sweep but no luck.
Escuela working a defensive guard here.
Thunderclap stays in close to Escuela's body and controls the position.
Thunderclap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escuela keeping full guard, as Thunderclap tries to pass.
Escuela is trying to control the position but Thunderclap postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Thunderclap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escuela moves into range and clinches up with Thunderclap.
Thunderclap lands a hook that snaps the head of Escuela backwards.
Thunderclap is trying to break the clinch but Escuela has him pressed against the cage.
Thunderclap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escuela has him pressed against the cage.
Thunderclap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thunderclap is working for takedown but Escuela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thunderclap jumps guard but Escuela stands there with Thunderclap around his waist. Thunderclap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thunderclap misses with a body punch.
Thunderclap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escuela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thunderclap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thunderclap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escuela is working Thunderclap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thunderclap wants to stand up but Escuela is controlling him.
Escuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunderclap has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela throws and elbow that misses. Thunderclap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Escuela's guard. Nice move by Thunderclap!
Escuela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunderclap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunderclap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunderclap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thunderclap lands a couple of elbows.
Thunderclap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escuela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escuela is looking for a triangle but Thunderclap pushes his legs off easily.
Thunderclap looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela wants to sweep but no luck.
Thunderclap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escuela controls Thunderclap momentarily but Thunderclap frees himself.
Thunderclap stopping the sweep attempt from Escuela.
Escuela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunderclap defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunderclap cracks Escuela with a solid left hand.
Escuela will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Escuela wants to stand up but Thunderclap is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escuela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap trying to control the position from guard on top but Escuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderclap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escuela's head.
Escuela has an active guard here but Thunderclap has managed to pass into half guard.
Escuela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thunderclap connects with a couple of short punches.
Thunderclap wants to control from the top but Escuela keeps moving.
Thunderclap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thunderclap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thunderclapis looking to pass into half guard but Escuela pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Escuela is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap throws a couple of heel strikes.
Thunderclap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escuela chips away with some ground and pound.
Thunderclap controlling Escuela's posture.
Escuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Escuela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escuela throws a strike but Thunderclap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderclap trying to control but Escuela is working from the bottom.
Escuela 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tank Thunderclap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Escuela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escuela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunderclap moves away.
Escuela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunderclap throws an overhand right that lands on Escuela's shoulder, as Escuela tries to avoid the shot.
Thunderclap scores with a takedown into Escuela's guard.
Thunderclap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Escuela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunderclap's guard.
Escuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderclap trying to control the position.
Thunderclap throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Escuela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escuela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escuela throwing strikes but missing.
Thunderclap lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Escuela!
Tank Thunderclap has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap won't let Escuela get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Thunderclap wants to control the pace but Escuela is squirming around nicely.
Escuela gets back to half guard.
Thunderclap trying to control from half guard but Escuela is working away.
Thunderclap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thunderclap with the ground and pound but Escuela uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Escuela has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thunderclap has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escuela takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Escuela sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Escuela has one foot on Thunderclap's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thunderclap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escuela defends it nicely.
Thunderclap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Escuela to the mat! Escuela manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escuela wants to sweep here but Thunderclap controlling him for the moment.
Thunderclap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escuela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunderclap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escuela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap stands up over Escuela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Escuela scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Escuela wants to clinch up but Thunderclap keeps it at a distance.
Escuela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thunderclap moves into full guard.
Escuela cracks Thunderclap with a solid left hand.
Escuela postures up in Thunderclap's guard and throws a big left but Thunderclap blocks it.
Escuela trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderclap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Escuela drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thunderclap looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thunderclap looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thunderclap!
Escuela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Escuela tries to bench press Thunderclap off him but Thunderclap keeps the position.
Thunderclap gets to mount! Escuela was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The referee warns Escuela that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thunderclap punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escuela in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunderclap landing strikes from the mount and Escuela is in trouble!
Thunderclap looking to finish Escuela with some ground and pound. This is bad for Escuela!
Thunderclap postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Escuela looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Thunderclap really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escuela dodges the punch combination from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escuela to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thunderclap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Thunderclap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escuela's guard.
Thunderclap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thunderclap works over Escuela with some ground and pound from guard.
Escuela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thunderclap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escuela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thunderclap!
Escuela throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela looking to ground and pound but Thunderclap is blocking nicely.
Thunderclap is desperately trying to improve his position but Escuela has a good base and remains in mount.
Escuela punching from mount but Thunderclap doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thunderclap is wriggling around trying to escape.
Escuela fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thunderclap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thunderclap is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thunderclap defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Escuela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escuela is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Escuela lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thunderclap tries to lock up and control but Escuela gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thunderclap manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Thunderclap, under a barage of strikes from Escuela.
Escuela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thunderclap makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunderclap.
Escuela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thunderclap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escuela wants to control from the top but Thunderclap keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escuela is one step ahead there.
Escuela is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunderclap is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunderclap has escaped and now he's on top!
Escuela isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thunderclap stacks Escuela on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thunderclap!
Thunderclap lands a few punches from side control.
Escuela taking a bit of punishment here - Thunderclap scoring with strikes.
Thunderclap trying to control the position but Escuela is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escuela, who protects the arm well.
Escuela is looking to regain half guard here but Thunderclap keeps moving and retains side control.
Escuela is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Thunderclap stalls from top position.
Escuela is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chico Escuela will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thunderclap gets a takedown into half guard.
Thunderclap trying to control from half guard but Escuela is working away.
Thunderclap winds up and cracks Escuela with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escuela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escuela actively working from the bottom here.
Thunderclap is nestled in close to Escuela, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Thunderclap lands with a punch from half guard.
Thunderclap lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thunderclap connects with a nice short shot to Escuela's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escuela is looking to improve his position.
Thunderclap frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thunderclap cracks Escuela with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thunderclap postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Escuela looks a forlorn figure.
Thunderclap scoring with strikes but Escuela is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thunderclap tries to control but Escuela wriggling away.
Thunderclap with shots to the head and body - Escuela looks very uncomfortable down there.
Escuela taking shots to the head.
Thunderclap in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thunderclap working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thunderclap working Escuela over with strikes here.
Escuela sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thunderclap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Escuela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thunderclap is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thunderclap lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap controlling the action here.
Thunderclap throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thunderclap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Escuela won't allow Thunderclap to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escuela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunderclap won't allow Escuela to sweep him here.
Escuela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thunderclap content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thunderclap landing with the ground and pound.
Tank Thunderclap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escuela controls Thunderclap momentarily but Thunderclap frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thunderclap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escuela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thunderclap showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chico Escuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escuela is trying to control the position but Thunderclap postures up.
Thunderclap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escuela trying to strike off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunderclap preventing the sweep.
Thunderclap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thunderclap throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Thunderclap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thunderclap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Thunderclap!
Tank Thunderclap is the new heavyweight champion!
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