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EFC 28: BIG TIME PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Okabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okabe misses with a double jab.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okabe.
Okabe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young wants to stand but Okabe is controlling the position.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okabe on the ground.
Young controls Okabe momentarily but Okabe frees himself.
Young keeping moving, preventing Okabe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okabe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okabe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Okabe looks gassed!
Okabe won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okabe.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Okabe misses with a hook.
Kenji Okabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Okabe counters with a takedown into side control.
Young throws Okabe to one side and escapes!
Young misses with a wild combination.
Young throws a series of punches but Okabe avoids them all with ease.
Okabe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Young sprawls well initially but Okabe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Young regains full guard. Nicely done.
Okabe wants to stand but Young has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Young 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe 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.
Okabe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Young is in trouble now - Okabe has advanced to mount!
Young is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Young tries to reverse the position but Okabe maintains control.
Young slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Okabe prevents Young from standing back up.
Okabe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young tries to kick Okabe off but Okabe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okabe seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
Okabe is thwarting Young's attempts to control the position.
Okabe moves nicely into side control.
Okabe is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to buck Okabe off but Okabe is having none of it.
Okabe wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Okabe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okabe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okabe working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Young slips under a jab from Okabe.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Okabe misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Okabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Okabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okabe counters with a shoot takedown. Young fights it but they end up in guard.
Okabe wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Okabe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okabe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young wants to stand up but Okabe is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Okabe won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
Kenji Okabe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young tries to bum rush Okabe with a series of wild strikes but Okabe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Okabe with that takedown attempt.
Frank Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Okabe.
Young throws a leg kick that misses.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Young misses with the combination.
A big right from Okabe misses.
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.
Young slips a straight right by Okabe.
Okabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Okabe throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young shoots in and bounces Okabe off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Okabe is looking for a triangle but Young pushes his legs off easily.
Young landing with the ground and pound.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okabe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okabe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Young misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Okabe on that attempt.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Okabe tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Okabe cracks Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
Frank Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Okabe.
Okabe fails to land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okabe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Okabe misses.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Okabe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Young.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okabe shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young leaves Okabe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Young misses with a double jab.
Okabe tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okabe dodges the punch combination from Young.
Okabe throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Some wild striking there from Okabe.
Young misses with a double jab
and Okabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Young's guard.
Okabe stopping the sweep attempt from Young.
Okabe stands up and waves to Young to follow him.
Okabe misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Young!
Okabe shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young throws a right hand that Okabe ducks under and follows up with a left that Okabe also avoids with ease.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Okabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okabe slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Okabe dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Okabe's head and hops out.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okabe throws out the jab.
Okabe 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.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Okabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Okabe counters with a shoot takedown. Young fights it but they end up in guard.
Okabe 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.
Okabe drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Okabe off! Okabe jumps back into Young's guard.
Okabe tries to stand but Young is controlling from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okabe passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okabe is working away from the top position though.
Kenji Okabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okabe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okabe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young is in trouble now - Okabe has advanced to mount!
Young is squirming around, avoiding Okabe's attempts to control the action.
Frank Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okabe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Okabe unloads with some shots from mount but Young bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Okabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okabe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Okabe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Perry!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage shoots in but no luck this time.
Perry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Cage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Perry 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.
Perry lands a big elbow - Cage is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Perry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Perry!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Ippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo comes to the ring accompanied by Rocky Theme. Konstantin Gluhov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jhonny Ippo's chin.
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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243 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jhonny Ippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gluhov instigates a clinch.
Ippo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Gluhov.
Ippo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gluhov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gluhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gluhov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ippo tries to pull guard but Gluhov won't allow it.
Gluhov breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gluhov as Ippo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Ippo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Ippo shrugs off.
Ippo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gluhov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gluhov prevents the takedown attempt.
Gluhov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ippo up against the ropes.
Ippo gets underhooks to prevent Gluhov's takedown attempt.
Gluhov stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ippo is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gluhov.
Ippo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jhonny Ippo has been cut.
Ippo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Gluhov.
Ippo takes an elbow to the temple.
Gluhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ippo's defenses.
Ippo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Gluhov is trying to drag Ippo to the mat but Ippo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ippo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ippo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gluhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Gluhov to work.
Ippo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ippo prevents a body shot from Gluhov.
Gluhov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ippo's face.
A knee to the head by Gluhov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside.
Gluhov is stalling here.
Ippo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ippo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gluhov lands an elbow just above Ippo 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gluhov.
Gluhov stalling in the clinch.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gluhov lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Gluhov.
Gluhov scores with a knee to the head.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Ippo won't want to take too many of those.
Gluhov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Ippo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gluhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ippo moves away.
Gluhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ippo's efforts to push away.
Ippo has a couple of punches blocked by Gluhov.
Gluhov looking to slow down the pace here.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Konstantin Gluhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gluhov blocking some punches.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ippo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gluhov is stalling here.
Ippo takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ippo is trying to force a seperation but Gluhov has the dominant position.
Gluhov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ippo up against the ropes.
Gluhov lands an elbow that stopped Ippo in his tracks for a moment.
Gluhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gluhov stalls.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gluhov controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Konstantin Gluhov.
Gluhov rushes Ippo and presses him up against the ropes.
Gluhov stops a takedown attempt from Ippo.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Ippo won't want to take too many of those.
Ippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
Gluhov controlling the action here for a moment.
Gluhov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ippo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gluhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gluhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gluhov breaks from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gluhov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A swing and a miss from Gluhov.
Gluhov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ippo tries to pull guard but Gluhov won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gluhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gluhov breaks from the clinch.
Gluhov rushes Ippo and presses him up against the ropes.
Gluhov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ippo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Ippo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gluhov closes the distance and clinches.
Gluhov misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gluhov.
Ippo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gluhov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gluhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Ippo shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Gluhov.
Ippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gluhov jumps into guard, dragging Ippo to the mat.
Gluhov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gluhov forces Ippo back against the ropes and clinches.
Gluhov effectively controlling the action here.
Gluhov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gluhov.
Gluhov just leaning against Ippo, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Gluhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gluhov leaning against his opponent.
Ippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gluhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gluhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gluhov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ippo looking for a takedown.
Gluhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gluhov lands an elbow that stopped Ippo in his tracks for a moment.
Gluhov avoiding damage.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow.
Gluhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ippo's defenses.
Gluhov connects with a knee to the head.
Ippo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gluhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gluhov obliges.
A knee to the head by Gluhov.
Gluhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ippo misses with a takedown attempt - Gluhov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Ippo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ippo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gluhov smiles and moves away.
Gluhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Ippo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ippo.
Ippo shoots in looking for a takedown. Gluhov tries to sprawl out of it but Ippo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gluhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gluhov is looking to clinch but Ippo is avoiding it.
Gluhov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhov trying to control the position but instead, Ippo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gluhov into the ropes.
Ippo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gluhov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Ippo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhov gets underhooks to prevent Ippo's takedown attempt.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside.
Gluhov effectively controlling the action here.
Gluhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ippo letting Gluhov take a breather here.
Ippo takes an elbow to the temple.
Gluhov working Ippo over with knees to the body.
Ippo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gluhov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gluhov lands a knee to the body.
Ippo stops a takedown attempt from Gluhov.
Gluhov lands a knee to the head.
Gluhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ippo letting Gluhov take a breather here.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Gluhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow.
Gluhov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ippo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gluhov breaks the clinch.
Gluhov pushes Ippo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gluhov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gluhov.
Ippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gluhov stalling in the clinch but Ippo improves position.
Ippo has a couple of punches blocked by Gluhov.
Ippo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gluhov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ippo is working for takedown but Gluhov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gluhov lands a damaging elbow.
Gluhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ippo wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Gluhov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jhonny Ippo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ippo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gluhov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ippo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gluhov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ippo is controlling him.
Gluhov has momentary wrist control but Ippo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ippo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ippo is looking to work some ground and pound but Gluhov has wrist control.
Gluhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ippo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ippo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gluhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gluhov wriggles free and stands up.
Gluhov has Ippo up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ippo's defenses.
Knees to the body from Gluhov.
Ippo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gluhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gluhov takes the fight into the clinch.
Jhonny Ippo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gluhov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ippo tries for a takedown but Gluhov manages to get underhooks.
Gluhov has Ippo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ippo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ippo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konstantin Gluhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gluhov walks away with a smile on his face. Ippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Ippo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ippo tries to keep at a distance but Gluhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gluhov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gluhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gluhov has managed to clinch.
Gluhov prevents Ippo from breaking the clinch.
Ippo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ippo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gluhov walks away with a smile on his face. Ippo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gluhov moves into range and clinches up with Ippo.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Ippo's ribcage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ippo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Gluhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gluhov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 42:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 44:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Gluhov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chantry comes to the ring accompanied by RATM - Killing in the Name Of. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: You Won't Know. Anderson Anderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borden Chantry's chin.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chantry is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Chantry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry wants to clinch.
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chantry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chantry is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Chantry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chantry has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Chantry striking off his back but it's not causing Anderson any problems.
Chantry wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chantry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Chantry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chantry is working away from the top position though.
Chantry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chantry is working away from the top position though.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chantry throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow.
Chantry throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson decides to stand back up.
Chantry tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Chantry shoots and misses
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chantry is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Chantry manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson striking from his own guard.
Chantry throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Chantry postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chantry fails with a takedown attempt.
Chantry wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chantry!
Chantry is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chantry is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Anderson blocks Chantry's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chantry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chantry is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantry is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chantry is rocked!
Anderson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Chantry covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Kouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kouser has chosen La Dispute- Bury Your Flame as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Kouser!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouser on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ventura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kouser stuffs the takedown attempt from Ventura. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.
Ventura throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouser gets caught flat footed, as Ventura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kouser wants to sweep but no luck.
Kouser trying to keep a closed guard but Ventura is proving a slippery customer.
Kouser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well.
Kouser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kouser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well.
Kouser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kouser has his feet on Ventura's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouser stuffs the takedown.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kouser but Kouser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kouser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kouser sprawls well. Kouser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.
Ventura has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but Kouser shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kouser misses with a combination
and Ventura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kouser defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
Kouser misses with a body shot
and Ventura counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Kouser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ventura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kouser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ventura somewhat.
Kouser misses with a body shot
and Ventura counters with a good low kick that Kouser was not able to check.
Ace Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura throws a combination that misses
and Kouser counters with a thumping low kick.
Ventura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Ventura with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kouser was covering up waiting for the punch and Ventura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kouser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Kouser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kouser looking for a sweep. Not yet Kouser, not yet.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kouser is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
Ventura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kouser wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Kouser keeps moving.
Ventura throwing strikes from guard but Kouser blocks nicely.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ventura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kouser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ventura somewhat.
Ventura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kouser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kouser throws an overhand right that lands on Ventura's shoulder, as Ventura tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Kouser misses.
Kouser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Kouser. No joy for Ventura on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kouser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kouser is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura had his way with Steve Kouser in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kouser throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ventura moves away from the strike by Kouser.
Ventura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kouser dodges the punch combination from Ventura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ventura to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve Kouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura throws the left hand but Kouser avoids the punch easily.
Kouser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ventura counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kouser slips a straight right by Ventura.
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ventura misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but Kouser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ventura 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 George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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198 lbs
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204 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi throws a body punch but Chavalo moves out of range.
Chavalo misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agasi. Chavalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Agasi misses with a hook to the body
and Chavalo counters with a nice leg kick.
Agasi throws a body punch but Chavalo moves out of range.
Agasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agasi misses with a hook to the body
and Chavalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Agasi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Agasi is looking to wear down Chavalo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Agasi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chavalo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Agasi misses with a hook to the body
and Chavalo counters with a one-two to the body.
Agasi connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Armand Agasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Agasi misses with a hook to the body
and Chavalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Agasi misses
and Chavalo counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Agasi with that takedown attempt.
Agasi tries for a takedown but Chavalo circles away easily
and Chavalo counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agasi misses with a straight right.
Agasi tries to keep at a distance but Chavalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agasi.
Chavalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agasi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi tries a body shot but Chavalo blocks it.
Agasi tries to throw a body punch but Chavalo avoids it by throwing Agasi back against the cage.
Agasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavalo lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Agasi misses with a body punch.
Agasi stalls.
Agasi misses with a punch to the body.
Agasi pushes Chavalo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Agasi is working for takedown but Chavalo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chavalo is leaning against Agasi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chavalo prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chavalo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Agasi wants to land a leg kick but Chavalo is out of range.
Agasi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chavalo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chavalo keeping moving, preventing Agasi from controlling successfully.
Agasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agasi wants to control from the top but Chavalo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavalo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chavalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Agasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agasi lands a nice hook to Chavalo's body. Chavalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chavalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Agasi misses with a body punch
and Chavalo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo moves away from the strike by Agasi.
Chavalo cracks Agasi with an open hand slap.
Chavalo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Agasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agasi throws a shot from downtown. Chavalo moves away and avoids it.
Chavalo slips a jab from Agasi.
Chavalo wants to clinch up but Agasi keeps it at a distance.
Agasi shoots in but Chavalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Agasi misses with a jab to the body
and Chavalo moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Agasi fails to land.
Agasi tries for a takedown but Chavalo manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agasi is trying to stall.
Agasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Chavalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Agasi misses with a wild body shot.
Chavalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavalo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Agasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavalo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agasi. Chavalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavalo counters with a head kick.
Agasi swings for the body but Chavalo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Agasi misses the target.
Agasi misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agasi. Chavalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Chavalo tries a body shot but Agasi blocks it.
Agasi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavalo prevents a body shot from Agasi.
Agasi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavalo.
Agasi tries to throw a body punch but Chavalo avoids it by throwing Agasi back against the cage.
Agasi trying to stall but Chavalo improves his position.
Agasi is working for takedown but Chavalo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavalo as Agasi tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Agasi tries a body shot but Chavalo blocks it.
Agasi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chavalo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Agasi can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavalo blocks a body shot from Agasi.
Agasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavalo prevents a body shot from Agasi.
Agasi is looking to control Chavalo's arms but Chavalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Agasi has his back to the ropes.
Chavalo pushes Agasi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Agasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavalo cracks Agasi with a nice body shot.
Agasi has Chavalo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Chavalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavalo controlling the action here for a moment.
Agasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavalo lands an uppercut.
Agasi misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but George Chavalo just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Agasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Agasi throws a sloppy body shot
and Chavalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Agasi misses with a shot to the body
and Chavalo moves into the clinch.
Agasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavalo's elbow.
Chavalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Agasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavalo's elbow.
Agasi can't find room to land a body shot as Chavalo controls the action.
Chavalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agasi taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Agasi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Agasi letting Chavalo take a breather here.
Agasi working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavalo's elbow.
Chavalo is trying to stall.
Chavalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Agasi's elbow.
Agasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Chavalo blocking some punches.
Agasi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agasi can't find room to land a body shot as Chavalo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Agasi fails to land.
Chavalo digs a right hand underneath Agasi's ribcage. Agasi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chavalo presses Agasi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Agasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavalo's elbow.
Chavalo misses with a body punch.
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.
Nice body punch from Chavalo - that landed with a thud.
Agasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavalo controls his hands.
Agasi tries a body shot but Chavalo blocks it.
Agasi trying to control the position but instead, Chavalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Agasi into the ropes.
Agasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chavalo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Agasi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavalo or not.
Agasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Agasi tries to circle away but Chavalo has him pinned against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chavalo dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Agasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Agasi off the ropes and back into rage.
George Chavalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agasi.
Chavalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavalo avoids the body shot from Agasi.
Chavalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Agasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agasi misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Agasi.
Chavalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavalo drives through and clinches with Agasi against the ropes.
Chavalo scores with a hook to the body.
Agasi tries to stall but Chavalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chavalo has Agasi pressed against the ropes.
Chavalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Agasi backwards.
Agasi tries a body shot but Chavalo blocks it.
Chavalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agasi trying to stall but Chavalo improves his position.
Agasi misses with a punch to the body.
Agasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agasi is out of range.
Agasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavalo moves away.
Agasi with a jab.
Armand Agasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo moves out of range as Agasi strikes.
Agasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavalo.
The fighters circling - Agasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Agasi misses with a hook to the body
and Chavalo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Agasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chavalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Agasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavalo is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agasi misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Agasi misses with a body punch
and Chavalo counters with a good low kick that Agasi was not able to check.
Agasi misses with an uppercut. Chavalo saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Chavalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chavalo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Chavalo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karr Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karr Mike will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karr Mike!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike moves into the clinch.
Brawn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mike pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brawn closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Brawn pushes Mike against the ropes but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mike was covering up waiting for the punch and Brawn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brawn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brawn landing some decent shots from guard.
Mike working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brawn.
Mike wants to stand and escape but Brawn is having none of it.
Mike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brawn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mike scores with a one two! Brawn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mike takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brawn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mike throws a series of punches but Brawn moves out of range.
Brawn shoots in but Mike avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Brawn is trying to drag Mike to the mat but Mike just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Brawn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mike pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brawn is breathing heavily.
Mike gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brawn.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Brawn.
Mike lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike forces Brawn back against the ropes and clinches.
Mike lands a body punch.
Mike wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Mike scores with a four punch combination!
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Mike presses Brawn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mike is looking to break free of the clinch but Brawn has double underhooks.
A short right from Mike.
Mike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mike tries to land knees in the clinch but Brawn avoids the damage to the body.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Brawn is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Ben Brawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mike.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike drives through and clinches with Brawn against the ropes.
Brawn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mike's efforts to push away.
Mike gets underhooks to prevent Brawn's takedown attempt.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike closes the distance and pushes Brawn back into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brawn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely.
Mike darts in and clinches Brawn up against the ropes.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brawn goes for a takedown attempt but Mike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mike rushes Brawn and presses him up against the ropes.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brawn or not.
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Brawn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mike.
Brawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mike misses with a wild combination.
Mike moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Brawn tries for a takedown but Mike manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brawns head.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brawn tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike stuffs the takedown attempt from Brawn. Brawn gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike rushes Brawn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mike has had enough of the clinch but Brawn keeps him there for the moment.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Nice body punch from Mike.
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!
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Mike lands a two punch combo.
Mike moves into the clinch successfully.
Brawn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike works over Brawn's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Mike.
Mike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karr Mike dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mike clinches up against the ropes.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Mike won't allow it.
Mike presses Brawn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawn is working for takedown but Mike is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Brawn is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karr Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Mike scores with a four punch combination!
Mike forces Brawn back against the ropes and clinches.
Mike gets underhooks to prevent Brawn's takedown attempt.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mike.
Mike lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike darts in and clinches Brawn up against the ropes.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mike!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn is working for takedown but Mike is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike rushes Brawn and presses him up against the ropes.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Brawn in a clinch.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike scores with a one two! Brawn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brawn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brawn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mike clinches up against the ropes.
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mike wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brawn tries to score a body lock takedown but Mike shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brawn tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brawn tries to score a body lock takedown but Mike shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mike presses Brawn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mike is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Brawn keeps control of Mike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brawn shoots for a takedown but Mike saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mike.
Brawn tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Brawn can't get the takedown.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brawn.
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mike works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brawn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike pushes Brawn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mike pushes Brawn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike lands a body shot.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Brawn's head.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Mike gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brawn.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
Brawn tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Karr Mike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brawn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mike tries to avoid it but Brawn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mike to the ground. Mike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mike.
Mike is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mike looks to land a combination. Brawn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mike misses with a two punch combination.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike rushes Brawn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Brawn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brawn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mike sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brawn somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Mike scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mike pushes Brawn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Brawn can't get the takedown.
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karr Mike 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!
Mike scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Mike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karr Mike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brawn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brawn keeps control of Mike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike gets underhooks to prevent Brawn's takedown attempt.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Mike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brawn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karr Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brawn misses with a body shot.
Brawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mike moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mike defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike throws a series of strikes that have Brawn backpedaling.
Mike looks to land a combination but Brawn avoids it well.
Mike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Brawn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike moves into the clinch successfully.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brawn is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mike clinches with his opponent.
Mike gets underhooks to prevent Brawn's takedown attempt.
A short left from Mike.
Brawn goes for a takedown attempt but Mike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mike throws a series of strikes that have Brawn backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike looks to land a combination. Brawn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brawn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mike counters with a left and a right that stings Brawn.
Mike forces Brawn back against the ropes and clinches.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Mike.
Brawn misses with a takedown
and Mike counters with a one-two to the body.
Brawn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike instigates a clinch.
Oh Brawn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
Mike stalks Brawn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brawn's face. Brawn staggers backwards, shaken.
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Mike both land. Nice combination.
Mike has Brawn up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Mike.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike is working Brawn over against the ropes.
Brawn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mike walks away with a smile on his face. Brawn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brawn seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn has his takedown stuffed
and Mike counters with a left and a right that stings Brawn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brawn is defended easily by Mike.
Mike clinches with his opponent.
Mike lands a shot to the body.
Mike wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mike lands a left hand.
Brawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mike prevents it.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Brawn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brawn fails with the takedown
and Mike counters with a two punch combo.
Mike moves into the clinch.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mike!
Mike's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mike duly obliges.
Mike scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brawn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mike counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike cracks Brawn with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brawn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mike fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brawn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mike counters with a left and a right that stings Brawn.
Mike misses with a few strikes there.
Brawn fails with the takedown
and Mike counters with a series of strikes. Brawn will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Mike clinches up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike looks to land a combination. Brawn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mike has managed to clinch.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Mike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karr Mike really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice combination there by Mike.
Mike gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brawn.
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Brawn takes a shot to the head.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike forces Brawn back against the ropes and clinches.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Brawn jumps guard but Mike stands there with Brawn around his waist. Brawn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike cracks Brawn with a nice body shot.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
Brawn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mike is trying to force a seperation but Brawn has the dominant position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brawn tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brawn wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike has Brawn up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Mike.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brawn takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike is working Brawn over against the ropes.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
Mike throws a right hand that Brawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Brawn also avoids with ease.
Brawn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Brawn wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike clinches up against the ropes.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Brawn.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Brawn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brawn has his takedown stuffed
and Mike counters with a two punch combo.
Brawn wants to clinch.
Mike gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Brawn.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike instigates a clinch.
Brawn is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike moves into range and clinches up with Brawn.
Mike lands a shot to the body.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Mike does no damage.
Mike works over Brawn's head and body with a nice combination.
Brawn shoots and misses
and Mike counters with a one-two to the body.
Brawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Brawn persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn dodges the punch combination from Mike.
Mike leaves Brawn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mike moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mike's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mike duly obliges.
Mike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brawn circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brawn is defended easily by Mike.
Mike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brawn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mike counters by clinching up.
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brawn or not.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brawn fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from Mike both land. Nice combination.
Mike clinches up against the ropes.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mike fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brawn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Mike has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brawn has Mike pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mike manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Mike lands a body punch.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Mike clinches up with Brawn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Brawn looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Mike.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karr Mike dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brawn tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Brawn.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brawn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mike counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Mike.
Mike lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brawn backs up against the ropes.
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brawn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mike gets underhooks to prevent Brawn's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Mike.
Good body shot from Mike.
Mike pushes Brawn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Brawn tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Brawn in a clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brawn is working for takedown but Mike is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Mike digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Brawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Mike is looking to clinch.
Mike moves into range and clinches up with Brawn.
Brawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Brawn shoots in for a double leg but Mike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brawn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mike counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Brawn in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
Brawn tries for a takedown but Mike manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Mike.
Brawn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mike is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mike counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Mike holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brawn drops back down to his feet.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Brawn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brawn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brawn tries for a takedown but Mike circles away easily
and Mike holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Mike.
Brawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brawn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mike holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karr Mike is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brawn misses with a takedown
and Mike counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mike closes the distance and pushes Brawn back into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Mike.
Brawn goes for a takedown attempt but Mike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Mike.
Mike pushes Brawn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brawn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mike walks away with a smile on his face. Brawn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brawn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mike counters with a left and a right that stings Brawn.
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brawn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brawn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mike prevents it.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Brawn is working for takedown but Mike is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mike stops a takedown attempt from Brawn.
Brawn tries for a takedown but Mike manages to get underhooks.
Mike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brawn backs up against the ropes.
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
Brawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike forces Brawn back against the ropes and clinches.
Brawn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brawn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karr Mike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mike winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 41:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 41:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karr Mike!
Karr Mike is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slinky McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yallen Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like Light to the Flies - Trivium kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slinky McDougle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yallen Silver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDougle's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDougle.
McDougle swinging wildly here.
Silver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDougle.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougle circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on McDougle's shoulder, as McDougle tries to avoid the shot.
McDougle shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but McDougle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver swings for the body but McDougle moves out of range.
Silver throws a body punch but McDougle moves out of range.
McDougle shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but McDougle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slinky McDougle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver tries for a takedown but McDougle circles away easily
and McDougle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDougle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDougle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Yallen Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDougle manages to avoid it.
Silver scores with a takedown into McDougle's guard.
McDougle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDougle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDougle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDougle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDougle is working hard here to advance position.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDougle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDougle.
Silver swings for the body but McDougle moves out of range.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but McDougle is just out of range.
McDougle scores with a leg kick.
Silver swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDougle counters with a thumping low kick.
McDougle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDougle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDougle somewhat.
McDougle shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on McDougle's shoulder, as McDougle tries to avoid the shot.
McDougle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDougle avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. McDougle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDougle rather than just go for the knockout.
Silver takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silver swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDougle counters with a shoot takedown. Silver fights it but they end up in guard.
Silver 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
McDougle stopping the sweep attempt from Silver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Silver shoots and misses
and McDougle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silver's guard now.
Silver wants to sweep here but McDougle controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silver is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands a couple of elbows.
McDougle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDougle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDougle is trying to keep Silver in close.
Silver stopping the sweep attempt from McDougle.
Silver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDougle is keeping the position for now.
McDougle trying to keep a closed guard but Silver is proving a slippery customer.
McDougle looking for a sweep. Not yet McDougle, not yet.
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.
McDougle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silver's guard.
Silver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDougle throwing strikes but missing.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but McDougle is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDougle slips under a jab from Silver.
Silver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from McDougle.
McDougle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDougle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from McDougle.
Silver is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Silver looks to land a right hand but McDougle moved out of range.
McDougle ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
McDougle throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
A jab from Silver misses.
McDougle moves out of range as Silver strikes.
McDougle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDougle.
McDougle gets the takedown into side control.
McDougle is trying to ground and pound but Silver uses the momentary lack of control by McDougle to regain half guard.
Silver moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle is trying to control but can't.
Silver stalling away here and it's allowed McDougle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silver preventing the sweep.
McDougle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silver's guard.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but McDougle is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDougle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Silver tries for a takedown but McDougle circles away easily
and McDougle counters with a straight right hand.
McDougle drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDougle preventing the sweep.
McDougle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silver keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silver can't control as he wanted to and McDougle manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle wants to control but Silver is keeping busy.
McDougle is refusing to be controlled, as Silver sits in half guard.
McDougle is looking to control Silver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDougle avoid being mounted?
McDougle tries to roll over but Silver keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silver tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDougle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silver throwing shots but McDougle is blocking nicely.
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.
McDougle taking some punishment here, with Silver in his half guard.
McDougle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDougle is pressing down on Silver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDougle keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
McDougle trying to strike off his back.
McDougle wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDougle's head.
Silver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDougle is keeping the position for now.
McDougle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Slinky McDougle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDougle.
Silver looks to throw the jab but McDougle is out of range.
Silver misses with a takedown attempt
and McDougle counters with a head kick. That will keep Silver thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck for McDougle with that takedown attempt.
Silver throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDougle swivels and escapes.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDougle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver misses with a takedown attempt
and McDougle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silver's guard now.
Slinky McDougle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yallen Silver.
Silver is trying to control the position but McDougle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDougle won't allow Silver to sweep him here.
Slinky McDougle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDougle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDougle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silver's guard.
McDougle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver keeping full guard, as McDougle tries to pass.
Yallen Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silver keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slinky McDougle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDougle 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slinky McDougle!
Slinky McDougle is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leznar comes to the ring accompanied by The Champ by Ghostface Killah. Schlock Leznar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Kraft!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraft tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kraft 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 Schlock Leznar has been cut.
Leznar loses concentration momentarily and Kraft pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Leznar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kraft finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Kraft!
Thomas Kraft is the new heavyweight champion!
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