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TTFC Howlett Vs Tunjic PPV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rubin Carter!
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, Gunner State Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter forces State Jr. back against the cage and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that State Jr. has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
State Jr. manages to break the clinch.
State Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter tries to clinch but State Jr. moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
State Jr. misses with a two punch combination.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with State Jr., pushing him back against the cage.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by State Jr..
State Jr. misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for State Jr..
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
State Jr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from State Jr. as the two fighters clinch.
State Jr. works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from State Jr..
State Jr. breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Carter prevents a body shot from State Jr..
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter keeps control of State Jr. as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
State Jr. lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
State Jr. misses with a punch to the body.
State Jr. is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from State Jr..
State Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter wants to break the clinch but can't.
State Jr. scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but State Jr. has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
State Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
State Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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!
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter prevents a body shot from State Jr..
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
State Jr. swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. State Jr. is defending well for now.
State Jr. lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with State Jr.'s elbow.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
State Jr. misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
State Jr. lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
State Jr. avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
State Jr. throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter misses with some punches.
State Jr. blocking some punches.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
State Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter avoids the body shot from State Jr..
Carter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carter wants to clinch but State Jr. slips to the side
and State Jr. counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Carter badly! He tries to strike back but State Jr. puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Carter out cold! Oh man, Carter will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunner State Jr.!
After winning the bout, Gunner State Jr. thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp comes into the arena with Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free blaring out of the sound system. Dincht has chosen Fanfare as his entrance music. Leslie Harp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zell Dincht's chin.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Dincht!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp throws a sloppy head kick and Dincht moves out of range easily.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch but Harp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dincht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harp counters with a head kick. That will keep Dincht thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dincht scores with a punch to the head.
Harp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harp dodges the punch combination from Dincht.
Dincht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harp.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dincht.
Harp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dincht's coach down at The Garcia Grappling Academy - Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dincht's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Harp lands but Dincht takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dincht.
Harp looks for the body kick but Dincht saw that one coming.
Harp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leslie Harp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zell Dincht.
Dincht goes for a double leg but Harp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harp continues to drive forward.
Harp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harp is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dincht can't fight it off and eventually Harp manages to take the fight to the floor. Dincht looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dincht wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht is trying to keep Harp in close.
Harp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dincht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harp trying to control the position from guard on top but Dincht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dincht throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harp with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht working a defensive guard but Harp manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dincht is not content to let Harp control the position.
Harp throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dincht keeps working.
Check out the look on Harp's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dincht taking a bit of punishment here - Harp scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht is trying to control Harp's posture but Harp avoids it.
Harp trying to control the position but Dincht is working away.
Harp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dincht is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harp working away.
Dincht parries the strikes from Harp easily there. Harp is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dincht to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht tries to bench press Harp off him but Harp keeps the position.
Dincht is not content to let Harp control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leslie Harp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dincht throws a body kick that misses.
Dincht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harp manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Dincht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dincht dives in and grabs Harp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harp pushes down on Dincht's head and hops out.
Harp throws a head kick that misses.
Dincht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dincht digs a good hook to Harp's body.
Dincht swings widly with a right hand
and Harp counters with a nice body kick.
Dincht bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harp's head backwards.
Dincht shoots in looking for a takedown. Harp tries to sprawl out of it but Dincht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht misses with a series of wild punches.
Harp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dincht is able to avoid easily.
Dincht shoots for a double leg takedown but Harp sprawls well. He's pushed Dincht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leslie Harp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zell Dincht.
Dincht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harp counters with a body kick.
Harp blocks a head kick by Dincht.
Dincht shoots for a double leg takedown but Harp sprawls well. He's pushed Dincht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harp misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp avoids the head kick by Dincht.
Harp slips under a jab.
Harp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dincht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dincht tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harp is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Dincht misses.
Harp takes one to the chin there.
Dincht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harp doesn't seem bothered though.
Harp circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dincht is predictable there
and Harp counters with a leg kick.
Dincht connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dincht fails to land with a series of punches.
Dincht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harp throws a chopping leg kick but Dincht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dincht wants to land a leg kick but Harp is out of range.
Dincht throws a series of punches but Harp moves out of range.
Harp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dincht misses with a hook.
Dincht has his takedown stuffed
and Harp counters with a good low kick that Dincht was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht throws a hook to the side of Harp's head but Harp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dincht fails with the takedown.
Harp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dincht.
Dincht misses with a low kick as Harp jumps back.
Harp tries a head kick but it misses.
Dincht connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dincht checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht lands with a hook. Harp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dincht misses with a kick to the body
and Harp finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dincht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dincht connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Harp.
Harp lands a head kick. Dincht smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harp blocks a jab.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dincht moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dincht.
Zell Dincht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Dincht.
Dincht throws a shot from downtown. Harp moves away and avoids it.
Dincht throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dincht tries to clinch up but Harp circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dincht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dincht lands a really nice looking cross but Harp seems unphased.
Harp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dincht.
Dincht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harp's waist but Harp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dincht off to one side.
Dincht fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dincht will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Harp. No joy for Dincht on that attempt.
Leslie Harp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zell Dincht.
Dincht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Harp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harp moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Dincht.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dincht.
Dincht with a nice cross.
Dincht lands a leg kick that knocks Harp off balance momentarily.
Dincht misses with an uppercut
and Harp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses.
Dincht throws a hook to the side of Harp's head but Harp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harp throws a head kick that misses.
Harp slips a jab and a cross from Dincht.
Dincht drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harp wants to stand but Dincht is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht trying to control the position from guard on top but Harp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harp trying to keep a closed guard but Dincht is proving a slippery customer.
Harp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harp looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Leslie Harp wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harp throws a sloppy head kick and Dincht moves out of range easily.
Dincht misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harp at a distance.
Dincht closes the distance and clinches up with Harp, looking for a takedown. Dincht pushes Harp against the cage but Harp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dincht's guard.
Harp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dincht works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harp wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Dincht trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dincht is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zell Dincht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dincht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Dincht!
Zell Dincht bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Ruckus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Tsushima or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Tsushima fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Tsushima misses
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsushima misses with a low kick.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsushima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie scores with a kick to the body.
Tsushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Tsushima counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsushima throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie lands a jab to Tsushima's midsection.
Tsushima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Tsushima thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsushima scoring well with a low kick there.
Chibi Tsushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsushima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsushima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsushima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsushima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsushima rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Tsushima blocks the elbow strike.
Tsushima lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsushima.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsushima.
A short right from Gracie.
Tsushima misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsushima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Tsushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima blocks an uppercut.
Tsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Tsushima takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Chibi Tsushima has been cut.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tsushima is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie tries to stand but Tsushima is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tsushima, up you get!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima fails with the takedown.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Tsushima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Renato Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Tsushima misses the target.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsushima slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie swings for the body but Tsushima moves out of range.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Tsushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chibi Tsushima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Tsushima dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Tsushima - just one landing.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsushima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsushima misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsushima lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsushima walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Tsushima throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Tsushima counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie pulls Tsushima in to control the position.
Tsushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsushima won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Tsushima stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsushima is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renato Gracie.
Good work by Tsushima as he checks the leg kick.
Tsushima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck for Tsushima with that takedown attempt.
Tsushima misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Tsushima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Tsushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsushima misses with a few strikes there.
Tsushima throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Renato Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defending well as Tsushima loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Tsushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsushima is just out of range.
Gracie throws a body punch but Tsushima moves out of range.
Gracie stuns Tsushima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsushima throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsushima throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Tsushima throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsushima thinking.
Tsushima ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Renato Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
Tsushima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Tsushima tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chibi Tsushima's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tsushima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsushima dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Tsushima's head and hops out.
Tsushima swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Tsushima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Tsushima's ribs.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Tsushima.
Tsushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsushima throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsushima is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Gracie and Tsushima falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor misses with the combination.
Ballswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Ballswick seems unphased.
MacGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballswick throws a right hand that misses
and MacGregor counters with a leg kick.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballswick is just out of range.
A jab from Ballswick finds it's way through MacGregor's defenses.
Ballswick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacGregor's head.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballswick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballswick lands a jab to MacGregor's midsection.
Ballswick lands an overhand right.
Ballswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGregor moves away.
Ballswick misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick misses with a wild body shot.
Ballswick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ballswick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGregor's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ballswick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ballswick trying to control but MacGregor is working from the bottom.
MacGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballswick trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hellson Ballswick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ballswick blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballswick misses the target.
MacGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Ballswick scores with a jab.
Osgar MacGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballswick scores with a jab.
Ballswick throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
Ballswick looks to throw the jab but MacGregor is out of range.
MacGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballswick checks a leg kick.
Ballswick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ballswick throws a series of punches but MacGregor moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by MacGregor as he connects with a hook.
MacGregor misses with a left hand
and Ballswick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballswick moves away from the strike by MacGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ballswick tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGregor is retaining full guard.
MacGregor wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGregor pulls Ballswick in to control the position.
MacGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballswick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
MacGregor 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.
Ballswick wants to control from the top but MacGregor keeps moving.
My spies in Sheep Shaggers of Aberdeen inform me that Ballswick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ballswick slips a straight right by MacGregor.
MacGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballswick jabs at MacGregor's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from MacGregor. No joy for Ballswick on that attempt.
Ballswick scores with a jab. MacGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacGregor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballswick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh MacGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballswick throws out a loose jab but MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballswick.
Ballswick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacGregor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacGregor slips a jab from Ballswick.
Ballswick misses with a hook.
MacGregor moves away from the strike by Ballswick.
Ballswick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGregor.
MacGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ballswick lands with a right and another and another! MacGregor is in big trouble! Ballswick lands again and this time it's lights out for MacGregor! A quality knockout there for Ballswick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hellson Ballswick!
Hellson Ballswick really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Acer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mad at Gravity- Burn. Brott has chosen So What as his entrance music. Isiah Acer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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219 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sluggo Brott!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Acer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Acer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brott sprawls well. Brott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Acer gets slowly back to his feet.
Brott cracks Acer with an open hand slap.
Acer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brott swivels and escapes.
Brott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Acer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Acer has his takedown stuffed
letting Brott counter with a right hand.
It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Acer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brott cracks the inside of Acer's front leg.
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!
Brott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brott.
Acer shoots in looking for a takedown but Brott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Acer is predictable there
and Brott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brott throws a wild body kick that Acer sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott throws a leg kick but Acer checks it.
Acer connects with a body shot that sends Brott's belly button to the back.
Brott misses with a leg kick
and Acer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acer darts in looking for a takedown but Brott gets double underhooks and turns Acer into the cage.
Acer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brott's elbow.
Brott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Acer goes for a takedown attempt but Brott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sluggo Brott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acer cracks Brott with a good jab.
Brott connects with a solid leg kick.
Brott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Acer.
Brott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Acer can pounce on him.
Brott throws a nice head kick!
Brott lands a jab.
Acer shoots and misses
and Brott moves into the clinch.
Brott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brott is leaning against Acer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Acer pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Acer wants to sweep but no luck.
Brott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brott is looking to work some ground and pound but Acer has wrist control.
Acer trying to control the position.
Brott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott scoring with some ground and pound.
Brott cracks Acer with a solid left hand.
Acer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Acer looking for a sweep. Not yet Acer, not yet.
Acer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acer is looking for a triangle but Brott pushes his legs off easily.
Brott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acer looking for a sweep. Not yet Acer, not yet.
Brott distracts Acer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Acer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brott has managed to get both his arms back between Acer's legs - danger averted.
Brott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brott trying to control the position from guard on top but Acer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brott postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Acer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brott is aware though and is defending well.
Acer keeping moving, preventing Brott from controlling successfully.
Brott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sluggo Brott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Brott.
Brott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Acer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brott's guard.
Brott has his foot on Acer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acer works his way back into a safe position though.
Brott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brott is pulling down on Acer's head. It's preventing any offense from Acer, at least for the moment.
Acer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Acer throws an elbow that misses. Brott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acer's guard. Nice move by Brott!
Brott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Acer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brott manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Acer throwing strikes from guard but Brott blocks nicely.
Brott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Acer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Acer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Acer looking for a sweep. Not yet Acer, not yet.
Brott throws a big elbow that misses.
Acer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brott chips away with some ground and pound.
Isiah Acer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brott!
Acer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Acer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brott tries to lock up and control but Acer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Acer is trying to work for a kimura but Brott is defending well.
Acer thows a huge punch but Brott dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer is looking for a kimura here.
Acer seems to be looking for submissions.
Acer is pressing down on Brott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brott is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brott won't allow Acer to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Acer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Acer throws a chopping leg kick but Brott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Isiah Acer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brott tries to work over Acer's front leg with a kick but Acer checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acer.
Acer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Acer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brott keeps trying to improve his position.
Acer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brott manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acer is thwarting Brott's attempts to control the position.
Acer wants to pass the guard but Brott is defending well.
Brott manages to get to full guard.
Acer throws a big right hand that misses.
Brott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Acer looking to pass the guard.
Acer throwing strikes from guard but Brott blocks nicely.
Acer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brott looking for a sweep. Not yet Brott, not yet.
Acer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brott!
Brott is working Acer over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brott landing a few strikes.
Acer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Acer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Acer wants to get back to full guard.
Acer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brott scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acer is looking to improve his position.
Brott is keen to just control but Acer is a slippery customer.
Brott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brott thows a huge punch but Acer dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Brott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sluggo Brott.
Well Brott 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sluggo Brott!
A very excited looking Sluggo Brott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiko Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Country boy can survive. Keiko Lynn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Keiko Lynn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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36
175 lbs
37 - 18 - 0 |
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31
187 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiko Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Lynn seems unphased.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lynn ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
It looks like Keiko Lynn has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lynn doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes 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.
Lynn is rocked!
Lynn has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Lynn is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Lynn taking a bit of punishment here - Hughes scoring with strikes.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't.
Lynn is not content to let Hughes control the position.
Hughes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hughes tries to advance to mount but Lynn denies him.
Hughes advances to full mount.
Hughes looking to finish with strikes here!
Hughes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes wants to control the pace but Lynn is squirming around nicely.
Lynn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lynn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lynn working to try and regain half guard.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lynn wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Lynn is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hughes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes is trying to control. Lynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it.
Lynn is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynn is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiko Lynn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hughes off the cage and back into range.
Keiko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Lynn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Lynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lynn quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Lynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hughes in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Hughes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ratt Hughes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn scores with a decent looking hook.
Lynn feints and then cracks Hughes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughes down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynn. That's going to slow Hughes down.
Lynn throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynn drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Hughes defending well as Lynn loads up on a big left hand.
Lynn defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Lynn moved out of range nicely.
Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Keiko Lynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lynn quickly recovers to half guard.
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes moves into full mount! Lynn won't be happy about that!
Ratt Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes landing punches.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound.
Hughes dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes misses with a head shot.
Hughes controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Lynn is working away.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes with the ground and pound but Lynn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Lynn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynn prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keiko Lynn's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lynn throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Lynn connects with a body shot.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes feints and as Lynn raises his hands in defense, Hughes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynn has wrist control.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is looking to pass into half guard but Lynn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lynn is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes has his hands on Lynn's head, controlling the position.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Lynn postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Lynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is trying to keep Lynn in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Ratt Hughes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynn misses with a two punch combination.
Lynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynn tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with 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!
Lynn is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes trying to control the pace.
Hughes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lynn wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Keiko Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes is keen to just control but Lynn is a slippery customer.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Lynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ratt Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratt Hughes!
Ratt Hughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William comes to the cage accompanied by Outlaw's Reward . The crowd seem to be enjoying Marciano's choice of entrance music: Kid Charlemagne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, James William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by William. William obviously looking to wear him down.
William scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Marciano misses.
William swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Marciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on William. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for William. That snapped Marciano's head back.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Marciano missing with a left hand there. William was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. William was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
William jabs at Marciano's body.
Marciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marciano moves away from the strike by William.
William looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
William just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
William has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym, LOP in the buildup to the fight.
James William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that William sees coming a mile off.
William cracks Marciano with a good jab.
Marciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
William closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marciano wants to control but William is keeping busy.
Marciano is not content to let William control the position.
Marciano wants to get back to full guard.
William is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marciano is just riding it out for now. William eventually gives up the hold.
Marciano wants to control but William is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control William haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
William scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano is looking to control William's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marciano avoid being mounted?
Marciano is looking for a sweep. William is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
William is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marciano won't allow William to pass to mount.
Marciano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marciano.
William postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano controls William momentarily but William frees himself.
Marciano has William pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocky Marciano.
Marciano cracks William with a good jab.
William feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
William lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
William misses the shot to the body.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William throws a combination. Marciano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by William - just one landing.
William walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.
It looks like James William has been cut.
William lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James William dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James William's cut.
That's time! William's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
William changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano scoring well with a low kick there.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
William misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Marciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
William throws a good cross that connects.
William tries to land a front kick but Marciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
William throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
William cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
William looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano digs a good hook to William's body.
The fighters circling - Marciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
William will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marciano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
William lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as William controls his hands.
William blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as William controls his hands.
William avoids the elbow strike from Marciano, against the cage.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but William avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
William escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James William is winning the standup battle so far.
William scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
William 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.
Marciano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marciano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but William pulls his head out easily.
James William overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
William takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
William seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marciano is looking for a sweep. William is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marciano keeping control of the position.
William trying to pass the guard but Marciano defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano trying to hold on to William's head to control him but William postures up.
William wants to pass to mount but Marciano is defending the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
William is trying to control the action in half guard but Marciano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marciano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William prevents Marciano from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as William blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Marciano misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for William.
Marciano blocks a head kick by William.
William throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Marciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
William lands with a shot to the body.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from William.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano throws out a powerful jab.
Marciano throws the left hand but William avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - William throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
William just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but William saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James William dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James William's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
William throws a good cross that connects.
William thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano misses with a hook. William ducked under it nicely.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
William keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
William throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as William blocks the leg kick.
William is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
William delivers a nice body kick.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a leg kick.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from William.
Marciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from William.
William shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from William lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
William pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marciano is out of range and William settles back down.
William shoots in and gets a takedown into Marciano's guard.
William pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marciano is keeping the position for now.
William trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
William with a flurry of punches that miss.
William is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marciano pulls William in to control the position.
William passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marciano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on William's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
William is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marciano defends it well.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to control William's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marciano avoid being mounted?
William tries to pass to full mount but Marciano defends it.
William thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marciano controlling the position well.
William lands with a punch from half guard.
William is thwarting Marciano's attempts to control the position.
James William is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William is working for a kimura but Marciano is defending it quite comfortably.
Marciano tries to roll over but William keeps him under control.
Marciano keeps trying to improve his position.
William wants to free his trapped foot but Marciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William throwing shots but Marciano is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for William, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James William!
An out of breath and clearly excited James William thanked Merciless Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Will T. Bear - For a Few Dollars More. Thunstrom has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Luke Johnson 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Thunstrom misses.
Johnson 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 been hearing good reports from Johnson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Thunstrom is keeping the position.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Thunstrom won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Thunstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thunstrom has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Thunstrom is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Thunstrom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson scoring with strikes but Thunstrom is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Thunstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson tries to control but Thunstrom wriggling away.
Thunstrom is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunstrom is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really struggling to control Thunstrom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson looking to control but Thunstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunstrom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thunstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thunstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson won't allow Thunstrom to sweep him here.
Thunstrom keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Thunstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Thunstrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thunstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thunstrom tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thunstrom regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Thunstrom defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Thunstrom is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson prevents Thunstrom from getting the reversal.
Thunstrom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Thunstrom recovers full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunstrom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Thunstrom is defending the position.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thunstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thunstrom taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunstrom keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thunstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thunstrom misses with a straight left.
Thunstrom throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Thunstrom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunstrom's best efforts.
Thunstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to control but Thunstrom passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to control but Thunstrom manages to pass to mount!
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to control but Thunstrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson controlling the position.
Thunstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunstrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Thunstrom lying in Johnson's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Johnson decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Thunstrom taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers throws a head kick but Maddox moves out of range.
Mathers throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Mathers misses with a looping left.
Mathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maddox.
Maddox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maddox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maddox wants to clinch up but Mathers keeps it at a distance.
Mathers blocks a leg kick.
Maddox really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mathers is looking to slow Maddox down with leg kicks.
Mathers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathers looks to land a left hand but Maddox moved out of range nicely.
Mathers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Mathers looks to land a body kick but Maddox moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathers moves away.
Maddox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maddox wants to clinch up but Mathers keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Maddox misses.
Mathers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Maddox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maddox looks for a takedown but Mathers sprawls well.
Maddox tries a low kick but Mathers avoids it.
Mathers scores with a jab to the head.
Maddox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been hearing reports that Maddox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Maddox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mathers doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maddox. That's going to slow Mathers down.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Maddox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maddox tries to work over Mathers's front leg with a kick but Mathers checks it.
Maddox misses with a head kick.
Maddox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but Mathers is working away.
Mathers is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mathers defending well though.
Maddox is trying to control the action in half guard but Mathers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mathers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maddox wants to take a breather but Mathers is having none of it.
Mathers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
Mathers won't allow Maddox to pass to mount.
Maddox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mathers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maddox 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.
Mathers manages to get to full guard.
Mathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers is trying to control the position but Maddox postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is standing up over Mathers. Mathers looks to escape but Maddox dives into side control.
Mathers wants to control but Maddox postures up.
Maddox trying to control the action but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Mathers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maddox in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox slows the pace down.
Mathers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mathers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mathers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marshall Mathers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mathers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brian Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox misses with a hook to the body
and Mathers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox tries to work over Mathers's front leg with a kick but Mathers checks it.
Mathers delivers a nice body kick.
Marshall Mathers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathers was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mathers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maddox misses with a looping left.
Mathers throws a push kick but Maddox slaps the foot to one side.
Maddox is looking to wear down Mathers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mathers. That's going to slow Maddox down.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a wild body shot.
Mathers slips under a jab from Maddox.
Maddox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maddox lands a slapping body shot.
Maddox misses with an uppercut. Mathers saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mathers, right into the meat.
Maddox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maddox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maddox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox avoids a kick to the body.
Mathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maddox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathers throws out the jab.
Mathers connects with a solid leg kick.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathers.
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!
Mathers lands a head shot.
Mathers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mathers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mathers misses with a jab to the body
and Maddox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathers!
Mathers tries to buck Maddox off but Maddox is having none of it.
Mathers wants to control but Maddox postures up.
Brian Maddox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathers is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox throws a strike aimed at the side of Mathers's head but Mathers avoids it well.
Maddox working away.
Maddox trying to control the action but Mathers is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maddox connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mathers some visible discomfort.
Maddox working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mathers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maddox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mathers tries to bench press Maddox off him but Maddox keeps the position.
Mathers struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Maddox seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maddox in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maddox lands a few punches from side control.
Maddox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathers keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maddox.
Mathers sneaks back into half guard.
Maddox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mathers trying to control but Maddox postures up.
Maddox wants to free his trapped foot but Mathers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maddox is nestled in close to Mathers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maddox wants to control but Mathers is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Maddox seems content to control.
Mathers gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox dominated that second round.
That's time! Maddox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maddox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maddox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Maddox is looking to slow Mathers down with leg kicks.
Maddox throws a right hand that Mathers ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathers also avoids with ease.
Maddox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maddox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mathers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mathers keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Mathers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maddox controls the pace.
Maddox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Mathers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from Mathers.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mathers connects with a high kick.
Mathers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maddox throws the kick towards the body but Mathers avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Maddox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mathers doesn't seem phased though.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maddox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mathers throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maddox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mathers at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Maddox misses
and Mathers counters with a good low kick that Maddox was not able to check.
Maddox keeps Mathers at a distance using the push kick.
Maddox ducks under a wild hook from Mathers.
Maddox connects with a body shot that sends Mathers's belly button to the back.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Maddox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses.
Maddox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maddox lands with a straight right. Mathers didn't see that one coming.
Mathers misses with a low kick as Maddox jumps back.
Maddox throws a shot from downtown. Mathers moves away and avoids it.
Mathers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maddox.
Maddox throws a head kick but Mathers moves out of range.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maddox moves into range and clinches up with Mathers.
Maddox has Mathers pressed against the cage, preventing Mathers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maddox.
Maddox gets through Mathers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maddox can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maddox.
Mathers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mathers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maddox has him pressed against the cage.
Maddox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maddox.
Mathers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mathers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maddox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maddox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathers.
Mathers can't break the clinch.
Mathers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maddox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Mathers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathers backwards.
Mathers has had enough of the clinch but Maddox keeps him there for the moment.
Maddox has a couple of punches blocked by Mathers.
Maddox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mathers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Maddox clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Maddox clinches with his opponent.
Mathers is trying to force a seperation but Maddox has the dominant position.
Mathers is looking to break free of the clinch but Maddox has double underhooks.
Mathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mathers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Mathers prevents the takedown attempt.
Maddox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maddox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maddox keeps control of Mathers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mathers works on Maddox's body with a couple of short punches.
Mathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maddox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddox jabs Mathers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox cracks Mathers with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox throws a leg kick
and Mathers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Maddox shoots for a double leg takedown but Mathers sprawls well. He's pushed Maddox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mathers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mathers lands with a straight right. Maddox didn't see that one coming.
Mathers blocks a low kick nicely.
Maddox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mathers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mathers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maddox throws a shot from downtown. Mathers moves away and avoids it.
Mathers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maddox.
Maddox takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
Mathers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maddox is looking to chop away at Mathers's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathers.
Maddox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox throws a series of punches but Mathers avoids them all with ease.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Maddox closes the distance but Mathers moves to the side
and Mathers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maddox.
A punch lands to the side of Mathers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maddox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mathers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mathers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Mathers stuns Maddox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maddox looks to land a body kick but Mathers moved away.
Maddox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mathers under the eye.
Mathers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maddox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maddox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mathers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox scores with a shot to the body.
Mathers walks into a straight right hand from Maddox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maddox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathers's sensitive parts.
Maddox swings for the body but Mathers moves out of range.
Mathers lands a high kick!
Maddox throws out a loose jab but Mathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maddox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Mathers.
Maddox has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mathers connects with an inside leg kick.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Mathers.
Maddox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maddox misses with an uppercut. Mathers saw that one coming.
Mathers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
Maddox looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathers is just out of range.
Mathers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maddox moves away.
Maddox cracks the inside of Mathers's front leg.
Maddox throws a good cross that connects.
Maddox swings widly with a right hand
and Mathers counters with a leg kick.
Mathers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maddox on the side of the head.
Maddox throws a lazy right hand but Mathers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maddox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maddox blocks a head kick by Mathers.
Mathers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mathers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maddox is able to avoid easily.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Mathers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mathers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maddox misses with a straight right.
Maddox fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Mathers.
Maddox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maddox looks for a takedown but Mathers sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maddox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with Mathers, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes Mathers against the cage but Mathers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mathers thows a body kick. Maddox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maddox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathers pinned against the cage. Mathers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Mathers off balance momentarily.
Maddox throws a right hand that Mathers ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathers also avoids with ease.
Maddox missing with a left hand there. Mathers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mathers misses with a head kick.
Maddox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and Maddox moves out of range easily.
Mathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maddox throws out a loose jab but Mathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses.
Maddox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mathers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maddox momentarily.
Maddox has a takedown stuffed.
Maddox looks for the body kick but Mathers saw that one coming.
Mathers keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Maddox misses the target.
Mathers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maddox shoots in looking for a takedown. Mathers tries to sprawl out of it but Maddox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mathers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maddox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Maddox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maddox 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Maddox!
Brian Maddox is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Brian Maddox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett's entrance music is Berserker. A fine choice. Tunjic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. More then a Feeling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ivan Tunjic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Howlett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Tunjic.
Tunjic keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tunjic. Beautiful body shot.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Tunjic off balance momentarily.
Howlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tunjic scores with a hook to the body. Howlett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett misses with a body kick.
Tunjic takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Tunjic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howlett. Howlett obviously looking to wear him down.
Tunjic 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tunjic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tunjic is aware though and is defending well.
Howlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tunjic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tunjic from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett working for a triangle but Tunjic defends it easily.
Howlett working for a triangle but Tunjic defends it easily.
Tunjic throws an elbow that misses. Howlett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tunjic's guard. Nice move by Howlett!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett chips away with some ground and pound.
Tunjic wants to control but Howlett passes easily into half guard.
Tunjic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howlett trying to control the action but Tunjic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett prevents Tunjic from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howlett won't allow Tunjic to sweep him here.
Howlett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tunjic can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howlett throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tunjic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tunjic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab lands there for Tunjic.
Howlett takes one to the side of the head.
Tunjic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Howlett rather than just go for the knockout.
Howlett lands an overhand right.
Tunjic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tunjic swivels and escapes.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tunjic is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunjic checks a leg kick.
Tunjic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tunjic scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Howlett.
Tunjic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Howlett throws a poor cross that misses
and Tunjic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Howlett wants to improve his position but Tunjic is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tunjic is nestled in close to Howlett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howlett won't allow Tunjic to pass to mount.
Ivan Tunjic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tunjic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howlett defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Howlett controlling the position well.
Tunjic trying to control from Howlett's half guard. Howlett has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Howlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tunjic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howlett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tunjic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tunjic is aware though and is defending well.
Howlett managing to control the position.
Howlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howlett is looking for a triangle but Tunjic pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howlett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howlett has escaped and now he's on top!
Howlett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tunjic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Tunjic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Tunjic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tunjic defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Tunjic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Tunjic tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tunjic misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tunjic fails to land.
Howlett misses with some punches.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Tunjic pushes Howlett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Tunjic.
Howlett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tunjic's efforts to push away.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunjic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tunjic lands an uppercut.
Tunjic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett working aggressively here.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tunjic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlett tries a body shot but Tunjic blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Tunjic as the two fighters clinch.
Tunjic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howlett is leaning against Tunjic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tunjic.
Howlett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tunjic prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Tunjic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howlett working aggressively here.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Tunjic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
A hook to the body from Howlett.
Tunjic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Howlett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tunjic can turn it around.
Tunjic lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Tunjic misses with some punches.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tunjic lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tunjic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tunjic blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett works on Tunjic's body with a couple of short punches.
Howlett tries to work over Tunjic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tunjic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tunjic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tunjic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Howlett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howlett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tunjic is looking to control Howlett's arms but Howlett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tunjic has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tunjic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Tunjic controls the action.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett lands with a light punch inside.
Tunjic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Tunjic blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tunjic.
Howlett being controlled against the cage.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Tunjic blocking some punches.
Tunjic scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head.
Tunjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands with a right to the head.
Tunjic tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tunjic blocking some punches.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Tunjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tunjic.
Tunjic avoids a kick to the body.
Tunjic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tunjic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic fails to land the takedown.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Tunjic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tunjic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tunjic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Howlett was covering up waiting for the punch and Tunjic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Tunjic tries to pass.
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Tunjic is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howlett holds on and takes a little breather.
James Howlett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tunjic misses with an uppercut.
Howlett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tunjic is able to avoid easily.
Tunjic checks the leg kick.
Tunjic checks a low kick from Howlett.
Howlett tries to land a front kick but Tunjic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tunjic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Howlett
and Tunjic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howlett!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tunjic scoring with punches from side control.
Howlett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tunjic tries to pass to full mount but Howlett defends it.
Tunjic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic prevents Howlett from improving his position.
Howlett is pressing down on Tunjic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tunjic is one step ahead there.
Tunjic wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic throwing strikes but missing.
Tunjic is looking to work some ground and pound but Howlett has wrist control.
Howlett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tunjic stacks Howlett 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 Tunjic!
Howlett takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tunjic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tunjic dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Howlett feints and then cracks Tunjic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tunjic down.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tunjic can pounce on him.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown but Tunjic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howlett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howlett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tunjic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunjic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howlett doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tunjic. That's going to slow Howlett down.
Howlett misses with a hook. Tunjic ducked under it nicely.
Tunjic lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunjic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Howlett at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tunjic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic shoots in and gets a takedown into Howlett's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tunjic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tunjic defends well.
Tunjic connects with a couple of short punches.
Tunjic passes into half guard.
Tunjic prevents Howlett from improving his position.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tunjic.
Tunjic is pushing down on Howlett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howlett is fighting to maintain full guard but Tunjic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tunjic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tunjic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic lands a couple of good shots and Howlett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tunjic trying to control momentarily.
Tunjic throws a series of strikes and Howlett wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Howlett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tunjic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tunjic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Howlett is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Tunjic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Howlett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Howlett is rocked!
Tunjic looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Howlett 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 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Tunjic!
Ivan Tunjic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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