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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Male Stripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). black has chosen my life as his entrance music. big black is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 cm
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195 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Male Stripper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, big black! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stripper connects with a crisp jab. black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stripper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. black is looking to take a break and control but Stripper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. black in side control, just content to control the action for now. black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stripper keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. black throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stripper works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. black wants to control but Stripper is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. black drives through with a takedown into guard. black won't allow Stripper to sweep him here. black wants to control from the top but Stripper keeps moving. black postures up in Stripper's guard and throws a big left but Stripper blocks it. black wants to control from the top but Stripper keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stripper looking to control.
black trying to control the position from guard on top but Stripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. black stopping the sweep attempt from Stripper.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Stripper's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stripper duly obliges. Stripper connects with a crisp jab. Stripper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from black. black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stripper swivels and escapes. Stripper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Stripper throws a sloppy head kick and black moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Stripper lands a jab to the nose. Stripper lands an overhand right. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
black has a takedown stuffed. Male Stripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black. black fails miserably with a takedown attempt. black shoots in for a takedown but Stripper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. black looks gassed! Stripper lands a body shot.
black fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stripper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stripper throws a good cross that connects.
Stripper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of black's head. black shoots in looking for a takedown. Stripper tries to sprawl out of it but black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stripper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stripper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Stripper connects with a single shot there. Stripper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps black's head backwards. black takes a kick to the side of the head. black shoots in but no luck this time. Nice sprawl there from Stripper as black shoots in. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Male Stripper will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Stripper as he connects with a hook. Stripper scores with a jab. black acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Stripper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Stripper scores with a decent looking hook. black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stripper as he jumps to the side. Stripper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Stripper connects with a good right hand that stumbles black. black circles away out of range and recomposes himself. black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stripper swivels and escapes. black walks into a straight right hand from Stripper. black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Male Stripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stripper.
big black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stripper circles away. Stripper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Stripper throws out a powerful jab. Stripper dips to his left and cracks black with an uppercut! Stripper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of black's head. black is breathing heavily. Stripper stalks black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into black's face. black staggers backwards, shaken. black tries for a takedown but Stripper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Stripper throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Stripper. Stripper with a jab. Stripper scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stripper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Stripper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Stripper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. big black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stripper sprawls well. Stripper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. black gets slowly back to his feet. Stripper jabs at black's body. Stripper lands a glancing blow to the side of black's head. black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stripper to score with a decent uppercut. Jab, jab by Stripper - just one landing. black fails with the takedown. Stripper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Stripper connects with a good right hand that stumbles black. black circles away out of range and recomposes himself. black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Stripper. black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stripper pinned against the cage. Stripper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Stripper throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
black takes a head kick and keeps coming.
black blocks a head kick by Stripper.
Stripper stuffs the takedown. Stripper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. black blocks a head kick by Stripper.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stripper misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Stripper. Stripper connects with a good right hand that stumbles black. black circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stripper lands a nice looking body shot.
Stripper connects with a right hand. black shakes it off. black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Stripper tries to land a sweep but no joy. black wants to control from the top but Stripper keeps moving. Stripper controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. black wants to control from the top but Stripper keeps moving. Stripper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. black stays in close to Stripper's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stripper is keeping the position for now. black postures up in Stripper's guard and throws a big left but Stripper blocks it. Stripper pulls black in close to prevent any damage. black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stripper is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Male Stripper dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
black shoots in but Stripper avoids the takedown attempt easily. Stripper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stripper avoids it really well and circles away. black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stripper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Stripper tries to buck black off but black is having none of it. Who's going to make the next move? black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stripper keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stripper struggling a bit here. Stripper is not content to let black control the position. black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Stripper being controlled for a moment. black lands a few punches from side control. black is trying to get an arm triangle but Stripper is defending well. black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stripper, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. black is looking to take a break and control but Stripper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. black works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Stripper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! black controlling the position easily from mount. black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stripper hang on?
And that's the end of the fight! big black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Stripper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Male Stripper! Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Male Stripper! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Male Stripper!
Male Stripper wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Tyson 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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190 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Tyson! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rain.
It looks like Glen Tyson has been cut. Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Rain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Johnny Rain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Tyson. Rain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tyson looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyson tries to clinch there but Rain circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rain. No joy for Tyson on that attempt. Rain throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Rain throws a monster overhand right that drops Tyson! Rain follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Rain!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antar Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 cm
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Wells! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antar Robinson! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wells takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wells decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Wells prevents Robinson from improving his position. Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Wells thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head. Wells 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. Robinson wants to control the action here but instead Wells manages to pass to full mount! Wells landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble! Wells pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Wells's attempts to control the action. Robinson wants to control but Wells is having none of it. Wells with a couple of short strikes. Robinson is in a horrible position here. Wells smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wells working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Robinson tries to reverse the position but Wells maintains control. Wells takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wells is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wells. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Wells's attempts to control the action. Wells is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wells looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Robinson tries to hold on but Wells postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wells working for a submission but Robinson is keeping him at bay. Robinson tries to lock up and control but Wells gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wells controlling from the full mount. Robinson is looking to get to half guard. Wells sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Robinson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson holds on for dear life, controlling Wells's posture momentarily. Wells lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wells is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wells punishing his opponent with strikes. Wells lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wells can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth. Wells working away from the top, dropping strikes. Wells lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wells is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wells working away from the top, dropping strikes. Robinson looks gassed! The referee warns Robinson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wells fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wells takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Wells is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wells lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wells trying to control but Robinson is having none of it. Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wells with shots to the head and body - Robinson looks very uncomfortable down there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wells dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wells shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wells was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Robinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Wells with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wells trying to control but he's not successful this time. Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ryan Wells overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Robinson has hold of Wells's hands but Wells slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson has hold of Wells's hands but Wells slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wells scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Robinson is breathing heavily. Robinson wants to control but Wells is keeping busy and won't allow it. Robinson taking some punishment here, with Wells in his half guard. Wells is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Wells is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wells to get the leverage. Wells performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Wells uses his free foot to push down on Robinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robinson. Robinson taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wells is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wells landing strikes from the mount. Wells landing punches. Wells lands a heavy elbow. Wells lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on? Wells scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robinson?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wells is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Robinson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wells!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Complete MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All the Above - Maino. Complete MMA has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 cm
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123 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Chase! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Complete MMA! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MMA. Chase displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MMA. MMA dodges the punch combination from Chase.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there. A right-left combo lands from Chase. MMA throws a big shot that misses. Jab, jab by Chase - just one landing. Chase really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Chase lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MMA backs up against the cage.
Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - MMA circles away.
Chase is looking to clinch but MMA is avoiding it.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance. Chase closes the distance and pushes MMA back into the cage. Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MMA in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. MMA is looking to control Chase's arms but Chase gets an underhook and turns him. Now MMA has his back to the cage. MMA goes for a takedown attempt but Chase pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Complete MMA. MMA takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chase scores with a hook. Chase cracks MMA with a right hand to the side of the head. Chase connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chase looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. MMA keeps the fight on the outside. Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but MMA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chase moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chase!
Chase lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chase. MMA looks gassed! 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! Chase scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Complete MMA has been cut. MMA swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase. MMA circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase scores with a jab. Chase takes the fight into the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chase obliges. Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MMA drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chase works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chase working MMA over with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase lands a hook to the side of the head. Chase lands a knee to the body.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Chase using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chase lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MMA takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chase scores a nice knee to the body.
Chase landing knees to the body.
Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MMA in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chase working MMA over with knees to the body. Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chase connects with a knee to the head.
Chase lands a good knee to the midsection. MMA won't want to take too many of those. Chase working MMA over with knees to the body. Chase lands a nice knee to the body. Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase lands a good knee to the midsection. MMA won't want to take too many of those. 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! Chase lands a knee to the body.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chase with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chase is leaning against MMA and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chase lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Chase landing knees to the head.
MMA drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chase gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chase connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Chase dominated that round. The cut man is working on Complete MMA's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chase connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jab from Chase. MMA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice takedown defense from Chase. No joy for MMA on that attempt. Good shot there by Chase. Chase moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Chase catches MMA with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chase here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. MMA dodges the punch combination from Chase.
MMA is breathing heavily. Chase wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance. Chase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase throws a series of strikes that have MMA backpedaling.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but MMA swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chase bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. MMA circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chase lands a nice knee to the body. Chase is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Chase working MMA over with knees to the body. Chase lands a good knee to the midsection. MMA won't want to take too many of those. Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chase crunches a lovely knee into MMA's ribcage. Chase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MMA can do to turn this around? Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MMA in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Chase lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into MMA's ribcage. Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MMA in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase landing knees to the head.
Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. MMA lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
MMA looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Chase scores with an uppercut up the middle. Chase is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Chase lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MMA is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Chase scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Chase.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase lands a left hand.
John Chase has scored more points in the clinch so far. Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chase landing knees to the body.
Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase lands a nice elbow. Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body. Chase lands a knee to the head.
MMA takes an elbow to the temple. Chase lands a knee to the head.
Chase connects with a nasty looking knee right to MMA's face.
A short body shot lands from Chase as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chase obliges. Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MMA in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A knee to the head by Chase.
Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MMA in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MMA blocks an elbow strike. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chase obliges. Chase lands a nice knee to the body. Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. MMA goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
John Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Complete MMA. Chase lands a knee to the body.
Chase connects with a nasty looking knee right to MMA's face.
Chase landing knees to the head.
Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into MMA's ribcage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chase looks to throw an elbow but misses. Chase with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A right hand to the body from Chase.
Chase scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Chase dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Complete MMA's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chase connects with a looping right hand.
Chase connects with a single shot there. MMA shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Chase fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MMA looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A jab from Chase does it's job there. Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but MMA swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chase wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance. Chase dips to his left and cracks MMA with an uppercut! MMA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A nice combination there by Chase.
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Chase coming out on top. Chase scores with a jab to the head.
John Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - MMA circles away.
Chase wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance. Chase lands a nice hook to MMA's body. MMA takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chase cracks MMA with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body. MMA looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chase lands the left hand. Chase tries to clinch there but MMA circles away.
MMA swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase. The fight stays on the outside here - Chase looks like he's thinking about clinching though. MMA has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chase with a hook. MMA drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Chase tries to clinch but MMA is having none of it. Chase lands a slapping body shot.
Chase connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MMA's hands. Chase fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. MMA takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MMA takes one on the button. MMA circles away from the clinch attempt.
MMA circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chase punishes MMA's body with a nice straight punch. Chase lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chase. MMA takes one to the chin there. The fight stays on the outside here - Chase looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice straight punches there by Chase. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chase. Complete MMA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chase lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Chase closes the distance and clinches. Knees to the body from Chase.
Chase putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MMA in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Chase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chase scores a nice knee to the body.
Chase with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. MMA lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Chase landing knees to the body.
Chase digs a right hand into MMA's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MMA's gas tank. Chase landing knees to the body.
Chase lands a nice knee to the body. MMA takes a knee to the side of the body. Chase scores a nice knee to the body.
Chase crunches a lovely knee into MMA's ribcage. Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
Chase lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chase obliges. Knees in the clinch landing for Chase.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. MMA lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Chase landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chase with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chase is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Knees to the body from Chase.
And that's the end of the fight! John Chase showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chase 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for John Chase! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for John Chase! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for John Chase!
John Chase wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Barnes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortizz! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortizz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ortizz slips under a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes jabs Ortizz right on the nose. Ortizz blinks but takes it well. Ortizz slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Ortizz does a little dance to reset his feet. Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortizz. Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes misses the jab. The fight moves into the clinch position. Barnes gets underhooks to prevent Ortizz's takedown attempt.
Ortizz can't get the takedown.
Ortizz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortizz. Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Ortizz controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortizz. Ortizz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ortizz manages to end up in side control. Ortizz lands some shots froms side control. The strikes coming from Ortizz are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Ortizz grinds an elbow into Barnes's temple. Barnes wants to control but Ortizz postures up. Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortizz off and has taken his back! Barnes is striking from the back but Ortizz escapes and manages to recover to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes wants to stand up but Ortizz is controlling the position.
Ortizz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ortizz trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ortizz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Barnes wanted to stand there but Ortizz had control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ortizz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ortizz keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Barnes closes the distance but Ortizz moves to the side and Ortizz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortizz. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ortizz postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ortizz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ortizz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ortizz thows a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortizz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nate Barnes's cut. That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnes closes the distance but Ortizz moves to the side and Ortizz counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard. Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz. Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortizz on the ground. Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ortizz throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely. Ortizz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Barnes is adopting a defensive guard. Ortizz throws and elbow that misses. Barnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortizz's guard. Nice move by Barnes! Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortizz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Ortizz being controlled here momentarily. Ortizz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ortizz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ortizz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortizz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ortizz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Barnes is looking to stand up but Ortizz isn't so interested in that idea. Barnes wants to sweep here but Ortizz controlling him for the moment. Ortizz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ortizz blocks a leg kick. Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortizz shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A low kick from Barnes misses and Ortizz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortizz. Ortizz throws a big right hand that misses. Ortizz is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control. Ortizz won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ortizz with a flurry of punches that miss. Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortizz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nate Barnes'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.
Ortizz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ortizz shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Ortizz preventing the sweep. Ortizz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ortizz! Ortizz is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ortizz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Poor strikes thrown by Barnes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barnes looking to control but Ortizz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ortizz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ortizz tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ortizz can't escape the position.
Ortizz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ortizz tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control. Ortizz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barnes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Ortizz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortizz is looking to escape. Barnes looking to ground and pound but Ortizz is blocking nicely. Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortizz can do anything to dispel that myth. Ortizz working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Barnes clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Nate Barnes's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes lands with a good body shot. Nice defenses there by Ortizz. Ortizz closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Ortizz pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ortizz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Barnes is pushing Ortizz's head away, looking to escape. Ortizz manages to hold on to the position though. Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. Barnes is trying to control Ortizz's posture but Ortizz avoids it. Ortizz working the ground and pound from side control. Ortizz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ortizz lands a decent elbow from side control. Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. Check out the look on Ortizz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnes tries to bench press Ortizz off him but Ortizz keeps the position. Barnes parries the strikes from Ortizz easily there. Ortizz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barnes to escape.
Ortizz lands a few punches from side control. Barnes is trying to control Ortizz's posture but Ortizz avoids it. Tito Ortizz has got the better of the ground game so far. Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ortizz working the head with strikes. Ortizz throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Ortizz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ortizz scoring with punches and elbows. Ortizz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barnes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ortizz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Barnes is trying to control Ortizz's posture but Ortizz avoids it. Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. Ortizz throws an elbow but Barnes slips to the side and avoids it well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortizz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Barnes misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortizz dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Nate Barnes's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ortizz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ortizz tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Ortizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortizz, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ortizz shoots in but no luck this time. Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortizz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes connects with a right hand. Ortizz shakes it off. The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes missing with a left hand there. Ortizz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barnes misses with a looping left. Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Ortizz's leg but Ortizz calmly moves out of range. Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortizz off the cage and back into rage. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Ortizz on that attempt. Barnes misses with a straight right. Ortizz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Ortizz ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ortizz shoots in but no luck this time. Ortizz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Barnes looks to clinch and Ortizz counters with a takedown into side control. Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Barnes wants to control but Ortizz postures up. Barnes tries to buck Ortizz off but Ortizz is having none of it. Barnes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Barnes tries to get to full guard but Ortizz has control of the leg. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Barnes is looking for a sweep. Ortizz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Barnes. I think Ortizz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tito Ortizz! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tito Ortizz! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Tito Ortizz!
Tito Ortizz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Algimantas Butautas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Butautas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to P Diddy - Bad Boy For Life. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algimantas Butautas! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith RunningRabbit! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butautas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. RunningRabbit misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Butautas. Butautas misses with a straight right. RunningRabbit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. RunningRabbit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butautas defending well though. RunningRabbit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. RunningRabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time. RunningRabbit lands with a punch from half guard. Butautas is looking for a sweep. RunningRabbit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. RunningRabbit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Butautas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. RunningRabbit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
RunningRabbit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from RunningRabbit there. Butautas tries to roll over but RunningRabbit keeps him under control. Butautas works his way to full guard. Good work. Butautas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. RunningRabbit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. RunningRabbit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Butautas tries to land a sweep but no joy. RunningRabbit thows a big elbow that misses. RunningRabbit throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Butautas is looking to clinch. Butautas missing with a left hand there. RunningRabbit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. RunningRabbit tries for a takedown but Butautas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters circling a little - RunningRabbit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. RunningRabbit works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butautas gets caught flat footed, as RunningRabbit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. RunningRabbit throws and elbow that misses. Butautas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in RunningRabbit's guard. Nice move by Butautas! Butautas preventing the sweep. Butautas chips away with some ground and pound. RunningRabbit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Butautas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. RunningRabbit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Butautas working to try and regain half guard.
Butautas is breathing heavily. RunningRabbit is in the full mount, landing strikes. RunningRabbit lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. RunningRabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butautas is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. RunningRabbit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Butautas is now in RunningRabbit's guard. A big mistake from RunningRabbit there, giving up the dominant position! Butautas trying to control but RunningRabbit is working from the bottom. RunningRabbit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butautas's guard. RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Butautas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but RunningRabbit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. RunningRabbit cracks Butautas with a solid left hand. RunningRabbit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Butautas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RunningRabbit. RunningRabbit drops back looking for a leg! Butautas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butautas manages to kick RunningRabbit off! RunningRabbit jumps back into Butautas's guard. Butautas working a defensive guard here.
RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Butautas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Butautas looking to hit a scissor sweep but RunningRabbit is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. RunningRabbit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
RunningRabbit misses with the combination.
RunningRabbit 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith RunningRabbit dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butautas throws a hook to the side of RunningRabbit's head but RunningRabbit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Decent striking displayed by RunningRabbit there. RunningRabbit lands with a shot to the body. RunningRabbit misses with a hook. Butautas moves out of range of the strikes. Butautas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
RunningRabbit gets the takedown into side control. Keith RunningRabbit has got the better of the ground game so far. RunningRabbit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Butautas taking a bit of punishment here - RunningRabbit scoring with strikes. RunningRabbit misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Butautas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Butautas is rocked! RunningRabbit cracks Butautas with an elbow. That is naaassty. Oh Butautas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! RunningRabbit in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Butautas looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! RunningRabbit turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith RunningRabbit! Keith RunningRabbit is the new middleweight champion!
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