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EFL 14: Explosion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldo Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldo Short will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Short!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang misses with a looping left.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Short moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Short fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Waldo Short has been cut.
Short shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Short blocks a jab.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Short circles away quickly and effectively.
Short defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Short shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Short sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Short looking to ground and pound but Bang is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short throwing strikes but Bang bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Short in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Short wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Short throws a strike but Bang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bang stopping the sweep attempt from Short.
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.
Short is working an open guard so Bang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Short takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Bang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang connects with a jab.
Bang Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Short slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Short looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Short looks gassed!
Bang connects with a nice cross there... Short is looking wobbly and Bang recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Short to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bang jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bang Bang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ron mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mexico kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I want war. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, ron mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers slips a straight right by mexico.
mexico shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in mexico's guard.
mexico pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
mexico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mexico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mexico is on top in guard.
mexico is working Rogers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mexico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mexico can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers has momentary wrist control but mexico slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but mexico is one step ahead there.
mexico throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
mexico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mexico working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mexico is in close to Rogers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
mexico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as mexico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think mexico should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rogers has tightened it up now! mexico should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Travis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Travis to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Oscar Perez has been cut.
Travis digs a good hook to Perez's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Travis sprawls well. Travis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Travis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perez shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Travis cracks Perez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Perez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Travis finish him?
Perez is rocked!
Perez is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Travis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez drops his hands momentarily. Travis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Perez staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Perez doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Travis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ground Pound!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon thumps Pound with a low kick.
Pound slips a straight right by Hardon.
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pound.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pound fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardon feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Pound crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Hardon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Tootoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Granville (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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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Tootoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Granville!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Granville does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granville. Tootoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tootoo.
Granville throws a leg kick but Tootoo checks it.
Granville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tootoo looks to throw the jab but Granville is out of range.
Miles Granville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tootoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Miles Granville has been cut.
Granville throws a lazy right hand but Tootoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granville closes the distance and clinches up with Tootoo, looking for a takedown. Granville pushes Tootoo against the cage but Tootoo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Granville throws a big shot that misses.
Tootoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granville shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tootoo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granville shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tootoo throws a nice looking combination but Granville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granville dodges the punch combination from Tootoo.
Granville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tootoo cracks Granville with a right hand to the side of the head.
Granville shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tootoo as he avoids it easily.
Jordan Tootoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Granville.
Granville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo throws a hook to the side of Granville's head but Granville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granville throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Granville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granville throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tootoo's waist but Tootoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Granville off to one side.
Granville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tootoo manages to avoid it.
Granville misses with the combination.
Granville takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jordan Tootoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granville looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Granville cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tootoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Tootoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granville has time to react.
Granville just misses with a punch to the body.
Tootoo throws a series of punches but Granville avoids them all with ease.
Granville misses the jab.
Tootoo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tootoo wants it to stay on the feet.
Tootoo connects with a nice looking jab.
Granville is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tootoo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Granville.
Tootoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Granville.
Tootoo misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tootoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Granville takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tootoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Granville's head.
Tootoo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granville takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tootoo lands a right hook to the body.
Tootoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granville.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Tootoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miles Granville'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.
Tootoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Granville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tootoo moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Granville might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tootoo has got the better of the exchanges.
Granville looks to land a left hand but Tootoo moved out of range nicely.
Jordan Tootoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Granville misses the target.
Granville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tootoo.
Granville misses with a shot to the body
and Tootoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tootoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granville can do to turn this around?
Granville tries to land a leg kick but Tootoo saw it coming and moves away.
Tootoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Granville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tootoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tootoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Granville throws a hook to the side of Tootoo's head but Tootoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tootoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Granville.
Tootoo throws a series of punches but Granville avoids them all with ease.
Tootoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tootoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Granville swings for the body but Tootoo moves out of range.
Granville takes the fight into the clinch.
Granville wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tootoo.
Tootoo breaks from the clinch.
Tootoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granville misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tootoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granville is breathing heavily.
Tootoo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Granville counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granville shoots in looking for a takedown. Tootoo tries to sprawl out of it but Granville keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tootoo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tootoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granville.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo takes a swing at Granville's ribcage but misses.
Tootoo throws a jab when Granville was well out of range.
Granville shoots for a double leg takedown but Tootoo sprawls well. He's pushed Granville's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Granville missing with a left hand there. Tootoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granville takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granville shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan Tootoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Granville.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Granville has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tootoo finds it's way round the side to connect with Granville's head.
Granville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tootoo swivels and escapes.
Tootoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tootoo tests Granville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granville on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tootoo scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tootoo thuds his right hand into Granville's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Tootoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Tootoo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miles Granville's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Tootoo cracks Granville with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tootoo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Granville! Tootoo dives in looking to finish! Granville is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Tootoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soudouku Hanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tommy gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanze comes into the arena with ask a ninja blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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242 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soudouku Hanze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, tommy gunn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanze.
Soudouku Hanze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanze doesn't manage to clinch there - gunn circles away.
Hanze tries to clinch up but gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanze. That's going to slow gunn down.
gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanze.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanze fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gunn gets the takedown into side control.
gunn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanze has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanze is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for gunn on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn tries for a kimura but Hanze is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanze is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hanze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
gunn trying to control the action but Hanze is working from the bottom.
gunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanze, who protects the arm well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hanze throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from gunn.
Hanze moves in looking to clinch but gunn pushes him off.
Hanze tries to clinch there but gunn circles away.
gunn misses with the combination.
Hanze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanze is looking to clinch but gunn is avoiding it.
Hanze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanze tries to close the distance and clinch but gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
gunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
gunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanze is holding on to half guard well.
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.
gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Hanze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
gunn looks gassed!
gunn trying to mount his opponent but Hanze defends it.
Hanze manages to get to full guard.
gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Hanze.
That's four 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.
gunn wants to pass the guard but Hanze is keeping the position.
Hanze pulls gunn in close to prevent any damage.
gunn wants to control from the top but Hanze keeps moving.
Hanze is pulling down on gunn's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gunn wants to control from the top but Hanze keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tommy gunn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanze lands the left hand.
Hanze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanze is looking to clinch.
tommy gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
gunn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanze tries to clinch up.
Hanze tries to clinch up.
gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanze.
Hanze misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanze. gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanze lands with a nice body punch.
gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanze wants to clinch up but gunn keeps it at a distance.
gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanze moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hanze misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanze. That's going to slow gunn down.
Hanze misses with a body shot.
gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
gunn is breathing heavily.
Hanze is looking to clinch.
Hanze is looking to wear down gunn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanze moves into the clinch.
Hanze lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like tommy gunn has been cut.
Hanze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanze landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Hanze.
Knees to the body from Hanze.
Hanze has gunn pushed against the cage.
Hanze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through gunn's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanze lands a nice elbow.
Hanze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hanze misses with a knee strike.
Hanze lands a good knee to the midsection. gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Hanze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
gunn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soudouku Hanze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tommy gunn.
Hanze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanze landing knees to the head.
Hanze will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning gunn up against the cage.
Hanze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up tommy gunn's cut even more.
Hanze lands a nice elbow.
Hanze crunches a lovely knee into gunn's ribcage.
Hanze lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanze scores with a shot to the side of gunn's head.
Hanze misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hanze.
Hanze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hanze lands an elbow inside that gunn shrugs off.
Hanze lands a good knee to the midsection. gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Hanze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soudouku Hanze has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanze unloads a knee to the mid-section. gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hanze lands a damaging elbow.
Hanze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanze unloads a knee to the mid-section. gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hanze scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Hanze to work.
Hanze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanze avoiding damage.
Hanze lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and gunn avoids it.
Hanze lands a nice elbow.
Hanze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanze lands an uppercut.
Hanze lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hanze lands an elbow inside that gunn shrugs off.
Hanze lands an elbow that stopped gunn in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through gunn's defenses.
Hanze landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hanze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanze with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soudouku Hanze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on tommy gunn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanze wants to clinch.
Hanze misses with a body shot.
Hanze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before gunn has time to react.
gunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
gunn ducks under a wild hook from Hanze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanze tries to close the distance and clinch up but gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanze takes the fight into the clinch.
gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanze lands a good knee to the midsection. gunn won't want to take too many of those.
Hanze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that gunn can do to turn this around?
Hanze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through gunn's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hanze.
Hanze putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has gunn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through gunn's defenses.
Hanze tries a knee to the head but gunn blocks it.
Hanze lands a knee to the head.
The cut above tommy gunn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanze utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hanze landing knees to the head.
Hanze scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanze connects with a knee to the head.
gunn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hanze lands an elbow just above gunn 's eye.
Hanze is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gunn tightens his grip and picks Hanze up, before dumping him to the ground. Hanze manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
gunn wants to control from the top but Hanze keeps moving.
gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanze has gunn pulled in close to control his posture.
Hanze wants to sweep here but gunn controlling him for the moment.
Hanze keeping moving, preventing gunn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn 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.
gunn shoots in and drives through. Hanze sprawls well.
Soudouku Hanze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tommy gunn.
Hanze lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanze fails with an attempt to clinch.
gunn slips under a jab from Hanze.
gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanze.
Hanze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanze misses with an uppercut. gunn saw that one coming.
Hanze tries to clinch but gunn moves out of range.
gunn shoots in for a double leg but Hanze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanze wants to clinch.
Hanze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soudouku Hanze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanze 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soudouku Hanze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senor Skeletor (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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138 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Jean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senor Skeletor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeletor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jean!
Skeletor landing strikes from the mount.
Skeletor tries to control but Jean wriggling away.
Jean in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skeletor dominating with strikes here.
Skeletor prevents Jean from getting the reversal.
Jean wants to hold on but Skeletor pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jean is working to get back to half guard.
Skeletor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jean is now in Skeletor's guard. A big mistake from Skeletor there, giving up the dominant position!
Jean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeletor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jean tries to free his leg and advance position but Skeletor is retaining full guard.
Skeletor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skeletor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jean trying to control but Skeletor is working from the bottom.
Jean has gone for a leg lock! Skeletor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jean's guard.
Skeletor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jean working a defensive guard here.
Skeletor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skeletor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skeletor throws and elbow that misses. Jean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skeletor's guard. Nice move by Jean!
Jean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skeletor keeping moving, preventing Jean from controlling successfully.
Jean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jean throws a big right hand that misses.
Skeletor wants to sweep here but Jean controlling him for the moment.
Jean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skeletor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skeletor has escaped and now he's on top!
Jean working a defensive guard here.
Jean wants to sweep here but Skeletor controlling him for the moment.
Jean working for a triangle but Skeletor defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor throwing strikes but missing.
Skeletor trying to control but Jean is working from the bottom.
Jean is trying to control the position but Skeletor postures up.
Skeletor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Skeletor passes Jean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jean is concentrating on defense, preventing Skeletor from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skeletor seems to be working for a kimura but Jean defends the submission attempt.
Jean is trying to maintain the position but Skeletor is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four 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.
Jean is staying active underneath Skeletor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skeletor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skeletor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skeletor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jean on the side of the head.
Skeletor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jean takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senor Skeletor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skeletor missing with a left hand there. Jean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skeletor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skeletor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skeletor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jean moves into full guard.
Jean can't keep his opponent in guard - Skeletor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skeletor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jean sees it coming and defends easily.
Skeletor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skeletor.
Skeletor is breathing heavily.
Jean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skeletor pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean is trying to maintain the position but Skeletor is very close to passing his half guard.
Jean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skeletor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skeletor lands a couple of elbows.
Skeletor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skeletor throws a strike but Jean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skeletor is trying to keep Jean in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jean.
Skeletor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jean is looking to improve his position but Skeletor isn't that keen on the idea.
Skeletor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skeletor dominating with strikes here.
Jean can't escape the position.
Skeletor working for a guillotine from mount but Jean is in no mood to give up.
Jean is looking to improve his position but Skeletor isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senor Skeletor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skeletor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jean is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jean and Skeletor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jean tries to buck Skeletor off but Skeletor is having none of it.
Jean struggling a bit here.
Jean is looking to reverse the position.
Jean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skeletor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jean is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor is trying to control the action in half guard but Jean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skeletor trying to mount his opponent but Jean defends it.
Jean wants to improve his position but Skeletor is controlling well.
Skeletor working Jean over with strikes.
Skeletor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jean keeps working.
Jean is looking to improve his position.
Skeletor is keen to just control but Jean is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senor Skeletor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut lands for Skeletor. That snapped Jean's head back.
Skeletor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skeletor tries to clinch up but Jean circles away and keeps his distance.
Skeletor gets caught flat footed, as Jean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skeletor working a defensive guard here.
Skeletor 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.
Jean postures up and lands a big shot to Skeletor's brow.
Skeletor 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.
Jean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jean drops back looking for a leg! Skeletor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skeletor manages to kick Jean off! Jean jumps back into Skeletor's guard.
Jean trying to control the position from guard on top but Skeletor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean stopping the sweep attempt from Skeletor.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab by Skeletor.
Skeletor misses with a hook. Jean ducked under it nicely.
Skeletor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jean is fending him off so far but Skeletor persists. Nope, Jean circles away and we're back to standing.
Skeletor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Skeletor.
Skeletor digs a good hook to Jean's body.
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.
Jean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skeletor swings for the body but Jean moves out of range.
Skeletor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean.
Skeletor connects with a nice looking jab.
Skeletor thows a body shot but no joy.
Skeletor misses the jab.
Skeletor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Senor Skeletor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skeletor.
Skeletor lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jean but Jean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billy Jean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Skeletor.
Skeletor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skeletor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skeletor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skeletor has managed to get both his arms back between Jean's legs - danger averted.
Skeletor forces his way into half guard.
Skeletor prevents Jean from improving his position.
Jean looking for submissions off his back.
Jean trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean wants to get back to full guard.
Skeletor is looking to advance position but Jean won't allow it.
Skeletor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skeletor wants to control but Jean is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skeletor misses with an uppercut.
Skeletor keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skeletor manages to avoid it.
Skeletor gets the takedown into side control.
Jean is not content to let Skeletor control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senor Skeletor really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skeletor.
Jean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skeletor moves in looking to clinch but Jean pushes him off.
Jean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skeletor is trying to get back to full guard.
Jean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skeletor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jean controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skeletor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skeletor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jean puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skeletor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skeletor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jean looking to pass the guard.
Skeletor wants to sweep here but Jean controlling him for the moment.
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.
Jean passes Skeletor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skeletor tries to get to full guard but Jean has control of the leg.
Jean wants to control but Skeletor is keeping him busy.
Jean is looking for a kimura here.
Jean wants to control but Skeletor is keeping him busy.
Jean trying to advance position but Skeletor counters by regaining guard.
Jean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skeletor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skeletor is trying to control the position but Jean postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jean is looking to clinch but Skeletor is avoiding it.
Skeletor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skeletor moves out of range of the leg kick from Jean.
Jean ducks under a wild hook from Skeletor.
Skeletor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jean wants to sweep here but Skeletor controlling him for the moment.
Jean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jean can't keep his opponent in guard - Skeletor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skeletor is trying to control. Jean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean is looking for a sweep. Skeletor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skeletor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jean taking some punishment here, with Skeletor in his half guard.
Skeletor is looking for a kimura here.
Jean won't allow Skeletor to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jean is pressing down on Skeletor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jean trying to keep a closed guard but Skeletor is proving a slippery customer.
Skeletor looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Senor Skeletor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Skeletor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skeletor closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Jean.
Skeletor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jean goes for a takedown attempt but Skeletor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jean misses with a two punch combination.
Jean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skeletor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skeletor misses with a body shot
and Jean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skeletor!
Skeletor is looking to get to half guard.
Jean dominating with strikes here.
Jean trying to control but Skeletor is having none of it.
Jean is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Skeletor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jean with good strikes from the mount here!
Skeletor is looking to improve his position but Jean isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean controlling the pace for now.
Jean is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Skeletor is surviving well by controlling Jean's body position as best he can.
Skeletor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skeletor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skeletor gets back to full guard.
Jean distracts Skeletor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skeletor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skeletor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skeletor looking to secure an arm triangle but Jean defends it well.
Skeletor looking to ground and pound but Jean is blocking nicely.
Billy Jean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skeletor landing punches.
Jean is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skeletor wants to control the pace but Jean is squirming around nicely.
Skeletor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Skeletor landing strikes from the mount.
Jean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skeletor with a couple of short strikes.
Jean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skeletor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Skeletor avoids the attempt from Jean to control.
Jean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skeletor pulls his head out easily.
Senor Skeletor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skeletor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Jean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skeletor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senor Skeletor! Senor Skeletor retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyake Morimasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo comes to the cage accompanied by Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. This should be a great matchup!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binzo Binzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyake Morimasa!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morimasa has time to react.
Morimasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown but Morimasa shows good takedown defense.
Binzo throws a sloppy head kick and Morimasa moves out of range easily.
No luck for Binzo with that takedown attempt.
Binzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Morimasa.
Morimasa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Binzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binzo Binzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Binzo misses with a knee strike.
Binzo blocks the elbow strike.
Binzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Morimasa stalling.
Morimasa lands an elbow inside that Binzo shrugs off.
Morimasa lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Binzo Binzo has been cut.
Binzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morimasa taking a breather.
Morimasa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morimasa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morimasa throws an elbow that misses.
Morimasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morimasa blocking some punches.
Binzo takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Morimasa.
Binzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Binzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Morimasa won't allow it.
Binzo blocks an elbow strike.
Morimasa taking a breather.
Binzo lands a left hand.
Binzo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Binzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Morimasa misses with an elbow over the top.
Binzo tries a knee to the head but Morimasa blocks it.
Morimasa lands an elbow just above Binzo 's eye.
Binzo lands an uppercut.
Morimasa stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binzo.
Morimasa lands an elbow inside that Binzo shrugs off.
Morimasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morimasa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morimasa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binzo takes an elbow to the temple.
Binzo gets through Morimasa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Binzo - that landed with a thud.
Morimasa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Binzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morimasa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Binzo trying to land knees to the body.
Morimasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morimasa throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morimasa throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Binzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morimasa stalling the fight.
Binzo is trying to break the clinch but Morimasa has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morimasa.
Morimasa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Binzo dodges an elbow strike from Morimasa.
Binzo manages to break the clinch.
Morimasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binzo moves away.
Morimasa missing with a left hand there. Binzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morimasa avoids the head kick by Binzo.
Binzo throws a wild body kick that Morimasa sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morimasa connects with a crisp jab.
Binzo slips a jab and a cross from Morimasa.
Morimasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Binzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morimasa.
Morimasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Binzo.
Morimasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morimasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Binzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Binzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morimasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Binzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morimasa wants to clinch.
Morimasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Binzo throws a combination that misses
and Morimasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morimasa blocks a head kick by Binzo.
Binzo misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Morimasa throws a hook to the side of Binzo's head but Binzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morimasa misses with a straight left.
Binzo throws the left hand but Morimasa avoids the punch easily.
Binzo throws a lazy right hand but Morimasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morimasa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morimasa tries to clinch but Binzo moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Morimasa. That snapped Binzo's head back.
Morimasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binzo misses with a body kick.
Binzo misses with a body shot.
Morimasa takes a swing at Binzo's ribcage but misses.
Morimasa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morimasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Binzo Binzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morimasa looks to throw the jab but Binzo is out of range.
Binzo looks to land a right hand but Morimasa moved out of range.
Morimasa moves in looking to clinch but Binzo pushes him off.
Binzo throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyake Morimasa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Binzo Binzo's cut.
That's time! Binzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Binzo fails to land the takedown.
Binzo misses with a wild body shot.
Binzo tries to land a front kick but Morimasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Binzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Binzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morimasa defends it nicely.
Morimasa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morimasa.
Binzo blocks an elbow strike from Morimasa.
Come on Morimasa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morimasa lands an elbow inside.
Morimasa throws an elbow that misses.
Morimasa slows down the pace here.
Morimasa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Binzo dodges an elbow strike from Morimasa.
Morimasa lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morimasa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Binzo's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morimasa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Binzo's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimasa misses with an elbow strike.
Binzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morimasa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morimasa misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morimasa lands an elbow inside.
Binzo tries a knee to the head but Morimasa blocks it.
Binzo has had enough of the clinch but Morimasa keeps him there for the moment.
Morimasa is struggling to control the position.
Binzo takes an elbow to the temple.
Binzo blocks an elbow strike from Morimasa.
Morimasa lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morimasa.
Binzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morimasa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morimasa slows down the pace here.
Morimasa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Binzo's defenses.
Binzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binzo working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morimasa throws an elbow but misses.
Binzo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Binzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Binzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morimasa backwards.
Binzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Binzo takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morimasa wants to stall.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Morimasa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Binzo working aggressively here.
Binzo misses with the head strike.
Morimasa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morimasa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Binzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morimasa taking a breather.
Morimasa lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Binzo.
Morimasa stalling the fight.
Binzo lands with a left to the head.
Binzo blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morimasa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Binzo's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Binzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Morimasa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Binzo up against the cage.
Morimasa blocking some punches.
Morimasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morimasa is looking to control Binzo's arms but Binzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morimasa has his back to the cage.
Morimasa lands an elbow that stopped Binzo in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo misses with a knee strike.
Binzo scores with a shot to the side of Morimasa's head.
Binzo tries to pull guard but Morimasa holds him up against the cage and eventually Binzo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binzo Binzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morimasa trying to stall but Binzo improves his position.
Morimasa pushes off an throws an elbow but Binzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morimasa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morimasa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morimasa is breathing heavily.
Binzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Morimasa.
Morimasa lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Morimasa.
Morimasa lands a nice elbow.
Binzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Binzo scores with a three punch combo!
Morimasa scores with a nice right hand.
Binzo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morimasa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morimasa throws a lazy right hand but Binzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Binzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morimasa tests Binzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Binzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morimasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binzo misses with a straight right.
Morimasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morimasa throws an overhand right that lands on Binzo's shoulder, as Binzo tries to avoid the shot.
Binzo shoots and misses
and Morimasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Morimasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Binzo slips a jab from Morimasa.
Binzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Morimasa should have avoided that one.
Binzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morimasa swivels and escapes.
Binzo looks to land a body kick but Morimasa moved away.
Binzo takes a swing at Morimasa's ribcage but misses.
Morimasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Binzo slips under a jab.
A jab from Morimasa finds it's way through Binzo's defenses.
Binzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morimasa instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyake Morimasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Binzo Binzo's cut.
That's time! Binzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Binzo lands with a nice body punch.
Binzo shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Morimasa misses.
Binzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Binzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morimasa lands a jab to the head.
Binzo fails to land the takedown.
Morimasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morimasa cracks Binzo with an open hand slap.
Morimasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Binzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Binzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morimasa tries to clinch there but Binzo circles away.
Good work by Morimasa as he checks the leg kick.
Binzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimasa misses with a looping left.
Morimasa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Binzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Morimasa avoids a kick to the body.
Binzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Binzo walks into a straight right hand from Morimasa.
Binzo connects with a single shot there.
Miyake Morimasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morimasa tries to bum rush Binzo with a series of wild strikes but Binzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morimasa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morimasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morimasa lands with a hook. Binzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Binzo tries to work over Morimasa's front leg with a kick but Morimasa checks it.
A left and a right from Morimasa both land. Nice combination.
Binzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Binzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Binzo.
Morimasa is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morimasa bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Binzo comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Morimasa falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Morimasa was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Binzo Binzo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Pharaoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Pharaoh!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pharaoh scores with a head kick.
It looks like Macadam Baird has been cut.
Baird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Pharaoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pharaoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pharaoh looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Pharaoh looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baird controlling from the top position.
Baird wants to control from the top but Pharaoh keeps moving.
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.
Pharaoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pharaoh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baird seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pharaoh for as long as he can get away with.
Baird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pharaoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pharaoh keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pharaoh 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.
Baird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pharaoh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baird has managed to get both his arms back between Pharaoh's legs - danger averted.
Pharaoh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baird is aware though and is defending well.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Pharaoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Pharaoh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baird has passed into half guard!
Baird drops an elbow to the side of Pharaoh's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baird lands a nice short elbow.
Pharaoh gets back to full guard.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pharaoh wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Pharaoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macadam Baird's cut.
That's time! Baird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pharaoh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baird is out of range.
Pharaoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve Pharaoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baird connects with a right hand. Pharaoh shakes it off.
Pharaoh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pharaoh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pharaoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pharaoh slips a jab from Baird.
Pharaoh lands a high kick!
Pharaoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Pharaoh ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pharaoh backs up against the cage.
It looks like Steve Pharaoh has been cut.
Baird blocks a head kick by Pharaoh.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Pharaoh slips a straight right by Baird.
Baird lands with an overhand left.
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!
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pharaoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh throws a head kick but Baird moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pharaoh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pharaoh.
Baird lands with a right hand.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baird misses with the combination.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird throws a hook but Pharaoh avoids it easily.
No joy there for Baird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pharaoh scores with a spinning back kick!
Baird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pharaoh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird moves out of range as Pharaoh throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands with a hook. Pharaoh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses.
Pharaoh is breathing heavily.
Baird scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pharaoh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pharaoh misses with a body kick.
Baird lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Baird throws a series of punches but Pharaoh avoids them all with ease.
Baird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pharaoh.
Pharaoh misses with a kick to the body.
Pharaoh takes one to the chin there.
Pharaoh scores with a leg kick.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Baird.
Baird scores with a hook.
Pharaoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baird lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Pharaoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baird to score with a decent uppercut.
Pharaoh throws a head kick but Baird moves out of range.
Baird shoots in for a double leg but Pharaoh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pharaoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird scores with a body shot.
Baird lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baird connects with a body shot.
Pharaoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
A jab from Baird misses.
Pharaoh is looking to land body kicks.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baird is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pharaoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pharaoh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Baird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh actively working from the bottom here.
Baird working over Pharaoh with some ground and pound. Pharaoh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pharaoh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baird winds up and cracks Pharaoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pharaoh 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.
Baird takes a swing at Pharaoh's ribcage but misses.
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Pharaoh.
Nice body kick there by Pharaoh.
Nice takedown defense from Baird. No joy for Pharaoh on that attempt.
Pharaoh connects with a high kick.
Pharaoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Baird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baird working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pharaoh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baird lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Pharaoh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Pharaoh is staying active underneath Baird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pharaoh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pharaoh.
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Pharaoh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baird works over Pharaoh with some ground and pound from guard.
Pharaoh working for submissions but it's allowed Baird to get to half guard.
Baird is trying to control. Pharaoh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
Pharaoh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pharaoh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baird is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pharaoh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird is putting a hurting on Pharaoh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baird lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pharaoh down.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pharaoh is looking to reverse the position.
Pharaoh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baird connects with a decent elbow.
Pharaoh is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh is trying to escape the position but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird taking a break here but Pharaoh is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Baird stalling.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baird avoids the head kick by Pharaoh.
Baird blocks a head kick by Pharaoh.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
Baird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pharaoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Baird wants to control from the top but Pharaoh keeps moving.
Pharaoh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pharaoh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baird puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird winds up and cracks Pharaoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pharaoh is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Baird.
Baird throwing shots but Pharaoh is blocking nicely.
Well, if Baird 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.
Baird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baird is keen to just control but Pharaoh is a slippery customer.
Pharaoh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Baird seems content to control.
Pharaoh is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.
Pharaoh is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pharaoh is pressing down on Baird's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pharaoh has an active guard here but Baird has managed to pass into half guard.
Pharaoh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pharaoh is trying to get back to full guard.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pharaoh defending well though.
Pharaoh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Baird throwing shots but Pharaoh is blocking nicely.
Pharaoh moves into full guard.
Baird chips away with some ground and pound.
Baird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pharaoh's head.
Baird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pharaoh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pharaoh looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Baird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird had his way with Steve Pharaoh in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Pharaoh is just out of range.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macadam Baird is winning the standup battle so far.
Pharaoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pharaoh throws a sloppy head kick and Baird moves out of range easily.
Baird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baird creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pharaoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baird scoring with punches and elbows.
Pharaoh is not content to let Baird control the position.
Pharaoh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pharaoh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Baird.
Baird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pharaoh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baird is nestled in close to Pharaoh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pharaoh has hold of Baird's hands but Baird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pharaoh is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pharaoh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baird scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Baird working over Pharaoh with some ground and pound. Pharaoh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baird takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baird throwing shots but Pharaoh is blocking nicely.
Baird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pharaoh defending well though.
Baird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pharaoh looking for submissions off his back.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steve Pharaoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird winds up and cracks Pharaoh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pharaoh has hold of Baird's hands but Baird slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pharaoh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
Pharaoh is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baird working over Pharaoh with some ground and pound. Pharaoh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baird perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baird lands a nice short elbow.
Baird working Pharaoh over with strikes.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baird prevents Pharaoh from improving his position.
Pharaoh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pharaoh is not content to let Baird control the position.
Pharaoh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baird 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Taken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hardon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ameno. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Taken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, big hardon!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from hardon.
hardon misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Taken misses its intended target.
hardon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taken.
big hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches hardon on the side of the head.
It looks like big hardon has been cut.
Taken throws a jab but it's blocked by hardon.
hardon checks a low kick from Taken.
hardon throws out a loose jab but Taken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taken takes a swing at hardon's ribcage but misses.
hardon throws out a powerful jab.
hardon tries a low kick but Taken avoids it.
Taken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taken looking to hit a scissor sweep but hardon is one step ahead there.
hardon lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hardon throwing strikes from guard but Taken blocks nicely.
Taken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
hardon stands and throws Taken's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taken is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
hardon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no hardon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
I wouldn't like to be where Taken is right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taken regains half guard.
Taken holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
hardon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taken is looking to improve his position.
hardon is thwarting Taken's attempts to control the position.
hardon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taken wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
hardon loads up on a big right hand but Taken slips the punch.
hardon moves into range and clinches up with Taken.
Still in the clinch, hardon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taken lands with a light punch inside.
hardon blocks a body shot from Taken.
Taken manages to break the clinch.
Taken thows a leg kick but hardon checks it
and hardon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
hardon misses with a body kick.
Chance Taken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from hardon - the referee stops the clock and Taken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says hardon. Taken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
hardon throws a sloppy body shot
and Taken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
hardon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taken is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taken swings for the body but hardon moves out of range.
Taken needs to keep his hands up - hardon had a free shot at his head there.
hardon misses with a double jab
and Taken counters with a big head kick but hardon shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by hardon.
hardon connects with a crisp jab.
hardon missing with a left hand there. Taken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
hardon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
hardon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from hardon lands.
hardon thows a body kick. Taken tries to catch it but that hurt him.
hardon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab lands there for hardon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
hardon misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from hardon, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from hardon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
big hardon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on big hardon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
hardon cracks Taken with a good jab.
hardon shoots in but Taken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
big hardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taken looks to clinch
and hardon counters with a single leg into guard. Taken didn't expect that.
hardon landing some decent shots from guard.
hardon is pushing down on Taken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taken is fighting to maintain full guard but hardon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taken wants to get back to his feet.
hardon is trying to control the action in half guard but Taken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taken is looking for a sweep. hardon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taken blocking the ground and pound attempt from hardon.
hardon is looking to advance position but Taken won't allow it.
Taken wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hardon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
hardon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hardon wants to free his trapped foot but Taken is holding on for dear life with his legs.
hardon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
hardon tries to pass to full mount but Taken defends it.
Taken is looking to improve his position.
hardon lands strikes from half guard.
hardon is keen to just control but Taken is a slippery customer.
Taken keeping hold of hardon's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
hardon thows a huge punch but Taken dodges it nicely.
Taken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. hardon is working away from the top position though.
hardon is looking to take a break and control but Taken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. hardon is working away from the top position though.
Taken gets full guard.
hardon is in close to Taken's body, working some short punches and elbows.
hardon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taken's head.
hardon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
hardon stopping the sweep attempt from Taken.
hardon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hardon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
hardon chips away with some ground and pound.
Taken wants to stand up but hardon is controlling him.
Taken being controlled here, momentarily.
Taken controlling the position.
hardon is looking to work some ground and pound but Taken has wrist control.
hardon stopping the sweep attempt from Taken.
hardon connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taken is trying to keep hardon in close.
Taken is really struggling to control hardon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
hardon trying to control but Taken is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as hardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taken looking to control.
hardon throwing strikes from guard but Taken blocks nicely.
hardon trying to control but Taken is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
big hardon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on big hardon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by hardon or perhaps it was just good defense by Taken which made him look bad.
hardon is looking to land body kicks.
Taken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
hardon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taken throws out a loose jab but hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
hardon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Taken as he checks the leg kick.
Taken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from hardon.
hardon avoids a punch combination nicely.
hardon with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but hardon moves away.
hardon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
big hardon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and hardon counters with a straight right hand.
Taken missing with a left hand there. hardon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
hardon swats away the attempt to clinch by Taken.
A low kick from Taken is predictable there
and hardon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by hardon.
hardon tries to score a body lock takedown but Taken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
hardon swings wildly with an uppercut but Taken uses good head movement to avoid it.
hardon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, hardon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by hardon.
hardon lands with a short shot to the head.
Taken digs a right hand into hardon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on hardon's gas tank.
Taken tries a body shot but hardon blocks it.
hardon cracks Taken with a nice body shot.
Taken swings wildly with an uppercut but hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
hardon stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taken scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taken misses with a punch to the body.
hardon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
hardon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
hardon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
hardon wants to control from the top but Taken keeps moving.
hardon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taken has his foot on hardon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. hardon works his way back into a safe position though.
hardon thows a big elbow that misses.
hardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
hardon stopping the sweep attempt from Taken.
hardon trying to control but Taken is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by hardon.
Taken defending well as hardon loads up on a big left hand.
hardon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taken counters with an inside leg kick.
Taken throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as hardon blocks the low kick.
hardon lands a jab.
Taken misses with a combination
and hardon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hardon with a nice cross.
Taken lands a nice hook to hardon's body. hardon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
hardon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
hardon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
hardon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
hardon throws a nice inside leg kick.
hardon sizes up Taken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for hardon.
hardon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
hardon is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taken moves out of range as hardon throws a body kick.
hardon tries for a takedown but Taken circles away easily
enabling Taken to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
big hardon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on big hardon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
hardon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taken circles away quickly and effectively.
Taken tries to clinch up but hardon circles away and keeps his distance.
Taken avoids the head kick by hardon.
Taken throws a hook but hardon blocks it.
hardon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
hardon lands with a nice body kick.
Taken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Excellent takedown into side control there by hardon.
Taken being controlled for a moment.
hardon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taken explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
hardon scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Taken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from hardon.
Taken throws a hook but hardon blocks it.
hardon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taken to the mat! Taken manages to get full guard.
hardon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taken looking to control but hardon passes into half guard.
hardon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
big hardon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taken keeps control of the position for the meantime.
hardon lands strikes from half guard.
hardon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taken defending well though.
Taken tries to roll over but hardon keeps him under control.
hardon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taken keeps working.
hardon lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hardon is thwarting Taken's attempts to control the position.
hardon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
hardon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
hardon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taken.
Taken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
hardon shoots in for a takedown but Taken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
hardon lands a high kick!
Taken forces hardon back against the cage and clinches.
Taken gets through hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taken misses with a hook to the ribs.
hardon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taken is keeping busy.
Taken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with hardon's elbow.
Taken struggles to land a body shot inside as hardon controls his hands.
hardon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taken or not.
Taken misses with a hook to the ribs.
hardon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taken uses from the top position.
Taken won't allow hardon to sweep him here.
Taken trying to control the position from guard on top but hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hardon is looking for a triangle here but Taken uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taken takes a little break here. hardon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
big hardon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on big hardon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Taken blocks a jab.
Taken slips a jab and a cross from hardon.
hardon throws a right and a left that Taken avoids nicely.
Taken is looking to clinch.
Taken drives through and clinches with hardon against the cage.
Taken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt hardon or not.
Taken avoiding damage as hardon throws knees to the body.
Taken tries to work over hardon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of hardons head.
Taken misses with a punch to the body.
hardon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Taken pushes hardon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taken struggles to land a body shot inside as hardon controls his hands.
hardon lands an uppercut.
hardon tries to work over Taken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
hardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Taken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hardon presses Taken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with hardon's elbow.
hardon can't get the takedown.
Taken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taken tries a body shot but hardon blocks it.
A body shot lands from Taken.
hardon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
hardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taken wants to break free but hardon has control.
Taken has had enough of the clinch but hardon keeps him there for the moment.
Taken struggles to land a body shot inside as hardon controls his hands.
Taken tries a body shot but hardon blocks it.
Taken tries to work over hardon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
hardon prevents a body shot from Taken.
hardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taken misses with a punch to the body.
hardon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taken struggles to land a body shot inside as hardon controls his hands.
hardon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taken can't find room to land a body shot as hardon controls the action.
Taken tries to throw a body punch but hardon avoids it by throwing Taken back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, hardon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taken tries a body shot but hardon blocks it.
hardon digs a right hand into Taken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taken's gas tank.
hardon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taken.
Taken tries to throw a body punch but hardon avoids it by throwing Taken back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taken fails to land.
big hardon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
hardon manages to break the clinch.
hardon has a takedown stuffed.
hardon scores with a jab to the body.
Taken blocks a jab.
hardon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
hardon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than hardon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
hardon working for a submission but Taken is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hardon controlling the position easily from mount.
Taken somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
hardon loads up on a big right hand but Taken slips the punch.
Chance Taken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hardon sizes up Taken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taken doesn't manage to clinch there - hardon circles away.
Nice defenses there by hardon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taken digs a good hook to hardon's body.
Taken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from hardon does it's job there.
Taken motions for hardon to come forward. Taken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taken connects with a good right hand that stumbles hardon. hardon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
hardon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taken staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hardon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taken is trying to defend but hardon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
big hardon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
hardon slips a nice elbow through Taken's hands, connecting with Taken's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to big hardon.
Well hardon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... big hardon!
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