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ECFC 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Klas Ondahl enters the cage!
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken rushes Ondahl and presses him up against the cage.
McCracken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ondahl's elbow.
McCracken is trying to break the clinch but Ondahl has him pressed against the cage.
McCracken is pushing Ondahl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCracken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCracken is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCracken dodges an elbow strike from Ondahl.
McCracken throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCracken working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCracken tries to circle away but Ondahl has him pinned against the cage.
Ondahl has a couple of punches blocked by McCracken.
McCracken can't break the clinch.
Ondahl misses with some punches.
McCracken wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Ondahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
McCracken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to McCracken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ondahl blocks the elbow strike.
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.
Ondahl has McCracken pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for McCracken to work.
Ondahl told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McCracken has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ondahl uses from the top position.
Ondahl would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCracken wants to sweep but no luck.
McCracken wants to stand but Ondahl is controlling the position.
McCracken seems keen to control Ondahl's posture.
McCracken on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCracken tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl won't allow McCracken to sweep him here.
Ondahl decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCracken, up you get!
McCracken tries to clinch up
and Ondahl counters with a head kick. That will keep McCracken thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McCracken throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McCracken misses
and Ondahl counters with a straight right hand.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken thows a body kick. Ondahl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ondahl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ondahl needs to keep his hands up - McCracken had a free shot at his head there.
McCracken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ondahl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
McCracken throws a head kick that misses.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ondahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ondahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ondahl's calf.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses
and Ondahl counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCracken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCracken throws a head kick that Ondahl semi-blocks.
McCracken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ondahl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCracken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCracken is trying to push Ondahl away but Ondahl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCracken tries to break free but Ondahl pushes him back against the cage.
Ondahl avoiding damage as McCracken throws knees to the body.
McCracken digs a right hand into Ondahl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ondahl's gas tank.
McCracken tries to throw a body punch but Ondahl avoids it by throwing McCracken back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken working hard to break the clinch.
McCracken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCracken is looking to control Ondahl's arms but Ondahl gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCracken has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ondahl scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCracken is trying to push Ondahl away but Ondahl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ondahl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCracken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCracken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCracken wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCracken missing with knees to the body.
McCracken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McCracken.
McCracken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ondahl can do to turn this around?
McCracken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCracken has Ondahl up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCracken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
Ondahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCracken digs a right hand into Ondahl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ondahl's gas tank.
McCracken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCracken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCracken. That's going to slow Ondahl down.
A head kick by McCracken misses
and Ondahl counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ondahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCracken throws a body punch but Ondahl moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ondahl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul McCracken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ondahl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ondahl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ondahl's calf.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCracken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken lands a head kick!
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ondahl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ondahl blocks a head kick by McCracken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ondahl is out of range.
McCracken lands a big head kick that sends Ondahl tumbling to the mat! McCracken takes a step backwards and waves Ondahl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ondahl is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ondahl takes one to the chin there.
Ondahl is still on wobbly legs! Can McCracken finish him?
McCracken looks to land a combination but Ondahl avoids it well.
McCracken wants to clinch.
McCracken cracks the inside of Ondahl's front leg.
McCracken moves into the clinch.
Ondahl seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCracken takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ondahl has McCracken pressed against the cage, preventing McCracken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCracken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCracken dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McCracken scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ondahl tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken connects with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ondahl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCracken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCracken is trying to push Ondahl away but Ondahl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCracken is looking to break free of the clinch but Ondahl has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCracken.
McCracken avoiding damage.
McCracken can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ondahl has him pressed against the cage.
McCracken content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ondahl.
McCracken is trying to break the clinch but Ondahl has him pressed against the cage.
McCracken breaks the clinch.
McCracken thows a body kick. Ondahl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCracken.
Ondahl throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range.
Donk. McCracken catches Ondahl right on the button with a cross.
McCracken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ondahl's hands.
Ondahl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paul McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken lands a big uppercut and Ondahl crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ondahl looks OK. McCracken waves Ondahl back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from McCracken! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul McCracken!
Paul McCracken decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor-Remember The Name. Nick Diaz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but TupperII slips the punch.
TupperII tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and TupperII ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TupperII tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
TupperII lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics TupperII uses from the top position.
TupperII sitting in guard here, content to control.
TupperII wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diaz is trying to keep TupperII in close.
TupperII postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz working for a triangle but TupperII defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Diaz trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperII keeps working.
TupperII tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on TupperII's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz trying to control the action but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII is trying to get back to his feet.
TupperII has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
TupperII is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
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.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but TupperII is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on TupperII's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperII keeps working.
TupperII is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz is working TupperII over with some ground and pound from side control.
TupperII tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz cracks TupperII with a big right hand but TupperII just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
TupperII tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
TupperII throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Diaz tries for a kimura but TupperII is defending well.
TupperII is trying to improve his position.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Diaz has ideas of his own. He's got hold of TupperII's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! TupperII is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nick Diaz!
An out of breath Nick Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoned has chosen Dr. Dre - The Watcher as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoned loads up on a big right hand but Markman slips the punch.
Stoned misses with a wild combination.
Markman is looking to land body kicks.
Stoned drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Markman is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Markman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoned working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman prevents Stoned from improving position.
Markman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stoned throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stoned trying to control the position but Markman is working away.
Stoned misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Stoned trying to control the position but Markman is working away.
Markman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stoned's best efforts.
Markman trying to control but Stoned postures up.
Stoned wants to pass to mount but Markman is defending the position.
My spies in Nelson Fight Camp inform me that Stoned has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stoned seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stoned is looking to stall here but Markman recovers full guard.
Markman 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoned with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stoned's guard.
Stoned escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stoned 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.
Stoned avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stoned's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markman won't allow Stoned to sweep him here.
Markman looking to sit in guard and control but Stoned gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stoned trying to control but Markman is working from the bottom.
Markman can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoned advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Markman trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoned prevents Markman from improving his position.
Markman trying to hold on to Stoned's head to control him but Stoned postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Stoned dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stoned misses with a leg kick
so Markman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stoned has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stoned working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Oliver Stoned has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoned working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Markman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Markman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Stoned has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoned looking for a guillotine here but Markman defends easily.
Markman passes Stoned's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoned does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markman lands strikes from half guard.
Stoned is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stoned wants to improve his position but Markman is controlling well.
Stoned is not content to let Markman control the position.
Markman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Markman is trying to work for a kimura but Stoned is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman prevents Stoned from improving his position.
Markman is nestled in close to Stoned, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markman wants to control but Stoned is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markman lands a nice short elbow.
Markman is looking to take a break and control but Stoned is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Markman connects with a nice short shot to Stoned's temple.
Markman is keen to just control but Stoned is a slippery customer.
Stoned works his way to full guard. Good work.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Markman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stoned is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman is working Stoned over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Markman wants to pass the guard but Stoned is keeping the position.
Stoned not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Markman throws a big elbow that misses.
Stoned seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoned misses with a body punch
and Markman counters with a body kick that stops Stoned in his tracks momentarily.
Stoned lands a nice shot that snaps Markman's head back.
Stoned pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Markman blocks the low kick.
Stoned falls off balance throwing a combination
and Markman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoned misses with a leg kick.
Stoned throws a poor cross that misses
and Markman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Stoned.
Stoned throws a leg kick that is checked
and Markman counters with a shoot takedown. Stoned fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoned has momentary wrist control but Markman slips an elbow through the middle.
Markman landing with the ground and pound.
Stoned is looking for a triangle but Markman pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stoned will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoned shoots in for a double leg but Markman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stoned swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoned throws out the jab.
Markman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoned.
Oliver Stoned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markman blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoned leaves Markman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markman stuns Stoned with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned swings widly with a right hand
and Stoned takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoned throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoned throws a leg kick but Markman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoned getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Stoned throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Markman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stoned!
Stoned is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stoned gets back to half guard.
Stoned is looking for a sweep. Markman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markman stalling away here and it's allowed Stoned to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markman postures up and lands a big shot to Stoned's brow.
Stoned is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markman postures up.
Markman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stoned tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markman content to stall in guard here.
Stoned working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Markman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stoned's head.
Markman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoned can do to turn this around?
Markman looking to pass the guard.
Markman with a nice head shot there.
Markman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stoned working a defensive guard here.
Stoned wants to sweep here but Markman controlling him for the moment.
Markman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Markman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Stoned is predictable there
and Markman counters with a big head kick but Stoned shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman moves out of range as Stoned strikes.
Markman ducks under a wild hook from Stoned.
Stoned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoned throws a jab when Markman was well out of range.
Stoned throws a jab when Markman was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Stoned there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoned pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Markman back to the cage. Stoned follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoned misses with a hook
and Markman counters with a nice body shot.
Stoned throws a leg kick
and Markman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Markman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Markman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarred Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen The Mercenary as his entrance music. Jarred Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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206 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Rose dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith 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.
Rose postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Rose has his takedown stuffed
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose blocks a head kick by Smith.
Terry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.
Rose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rose cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rose trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control Rose's posture but Rose avoids it.
Rose throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Rose throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
That's four 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.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Rose working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Rose working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rose wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
Rose wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smith as he works his way to full guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Rose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Rose drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rose is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith has Rose pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Rose is defending the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rose gets full guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lunges at Rose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rose's hand.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Rose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Rose tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Terry Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a hook. Rose tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jarred Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Rose avoids the body shot from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Smith throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Smith jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Rose ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Rose avoids the damage to the body.
Rose just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith lands a left hand.
Rose jumps guard.
Rose 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.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rose avoids a kick to the body.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith scores with a jab.
Terry Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith leaves Rose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Terry Smith thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Sorrowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
168 lbs
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166 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in for a takedown but Sorrowe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Law shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Law not doing much here.
Law prevents Sorrowe from standing back up.
Law looking for a submission but Sorrowe manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Law wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorrowe throws a chopping leg kick but Law manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorrowe counters with a big head kick but Law shrugs it off.
Sorrowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorrowe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Law counters with a single leg into guard. Sorrowe didn't expect that.
Law has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Law is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorrowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law wants to pass the guard but Sorrowe is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe is looking to stand up but Law isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Law passes into half guard.
Sorrowe tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sorrowe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Law wants to pass the guard but Sorrowe is defending well.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorrowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorrowe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sorrowe stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law slips under a jab.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sorrowe defends it nicely.
Sorrowe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Law dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Sorrowe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sorrowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorrowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorrowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Law looks for a takedown but Sorrowe sprawls well.
Law with a poor takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law tries for a takedown but Sorrowe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law wants to clinch up but Sorrowe keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Sorrowe misses
and Law counters with a shoot takedown. Sorrowe fights it but they end up in guard.
Law drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sorrowe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Law has Sorrowe in his guard.
Law working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Law is controlling his posture from full guard.
Law controls Sorrowe momentarily but Sorrowe frees himself.
That's two 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.
Law working for submissions but it's allowed Sorrowe to get to half guard.
Law trying to hold on to Sorrowe's head to control him but Sorrowe postures up.
Law keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Law looking for subs from the bottom but Sorrowe mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law wants to control but Sorrowe is having none of it.
Law is looking to improve his position but Sorrowe isn't that keen on the idea.
Law wants to control but Sorrowe is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
Sorrowe avoids the attempt from Law to control.
Sorrowe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sorrowe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sorrowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sorrowe lands a high kick!
Sorrowe instigates a clinch.
Law holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sorrowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sorrowe to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sorrowe throws an elbow but misses.
Sorrowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Sorrowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Law is working for takedown but Sorrowe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Law has Sorrowe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sorrowe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorrowe is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sorrowe has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Law.
Law dodges an elbow strike from Sorrowe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Sorrowe missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorrowe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
Law prevents a body shot from Sorrowe.
Law avoiding damage as Sorrowe throws knees to the body.
Law jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sorrowe walks away with a smile on his face. Law gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sorrowe has managed to clinch.
Law blocks an elbow strike from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Law pushes Sorrowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Law has clasped his hands together around Sorrowe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Sorrowe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control the position but Sorrowe is working away.
Law is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Law working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control the action but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.
Law creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sorrowe wants to get back to his feet but Law drags him back down.
Law creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sorrowe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Law crashes against the mat.
Law trying to control the action but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorrowe trying to remain calm as Law controls from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dragan Law did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sorrowe throws a head kick that misses.
Law tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law scores with a nice head shot.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorrowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorrowe gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Sorrowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.
Sean Sorrowe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sorrowe missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sorrowe pulls guard effortlessly.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Sorrowe has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two 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.
Sorrowe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
Sorrowe drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
Sorrowe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Law seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sorrowe can turn it around.
Law pulls Sorrowe into guard.
Law working a defensive guard but Sorrowe manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Law's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Sorrowe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is working hard here to advance position.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Law is controlling his arm.
Law wants to control but Sorrowe postures up.
Law manages to get back to half guard.
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sorrowe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorrowe wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sorrowe 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!
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
Law blocks a head kick by Sorrowe.
Sorrowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Law takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Law with a poor takedown
and Sorrowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sorrowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Sorrowe. No joy for Law on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Law controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law throws a strike but Sorrowe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law looking to control.
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorrowe defends it easily.
Sorrowe tries to stand but Law is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sorrowe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Law is trying to keep Sorrowe in close.
Law is trying to hold Sorrowe in close to prevent damage but Sorrowe has managed to pass into half guard.
Law has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sorrowe is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe trying to control the action but Law is working from the bottom.
Law trying to hold on to Sorrowe's head to control him but Sorrowe postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sorrowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sorrowe tries to sprawl but Law drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Law trying to control the action but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is really struggling to control Sorrowe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sorrowe tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sorrowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Law has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorrowe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Law.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dragan Law.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dragan Law!
Dragan Law is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Dragan Law made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatherer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coach tries a head kick but it misses.
Coach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatherer avoids the head kick by Coach.
A lazy left from Coach finds it's target.
Coach moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Coach.
Gatherer scores with a nice head shot.
Gatherer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coach checks it well.
Coach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coach blocks a leg kick.
Gatherer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gatherer just misses with a punch to the body.
Coach misses with a leg kick
and Gatherer counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatherer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach cracks Gatherer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick from Coach lands but Gatherer takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coach throws a leg kick
and Gatherer counters with a two punch combo.
Coach throws out a powerful jab.
Coach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatherer is out of range and Coach settles back down.
Gatherer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coach cracks a nice hook into Gatherer's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Gatherer there.
Gatherer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatherer throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatherer throws a front kick aimed at Coach's knee but Coach avoids it well.
Coach lands a jab to Gatherer's midsection.
Coach seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gatherer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Coach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatherer.
Gatherer defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Gatherer throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gatherer slips a jab from Coach.
Gatherer slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coach.
Gatherer tries a low kick but Coach avoids it.
Gatherer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coach connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coach checks a leg kick.
Coach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coach misses with a body shot.
Gatherer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatherer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatherer throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coach blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coach.
Gatherer misses with a low kick.
Gatherer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatherer misses the jab.
Coach looks to throw a body kick
and Gatherer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coach misses with a low kick as Gatherer jumps back.
Coach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coach just misses with a punch to the body.
Coach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gatherer looks to land a body kick but Coach moved away.
Coach misses with a low kick.
Coach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gatherer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach has Gatherer pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gatherer.
Coach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Coach.
Coach tries to land a knee to the head but Gatherer blocks with his arms.
Coach leaning against his opponent.
Coach misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Gatherer fails to land.
Coach prevents a body shot from Gatherer.
Gatherer has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
Gatherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gatherer as Coach tries to tie him up.
Coach landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Coach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gatherer takes one to the side of the head.
Coach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coach wants to clinch
and Gatherer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatherer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coach.
Coach looks to throw the jab but Gatherer is out of range.
Gatherer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gatherer misses with a leg kick
and Coach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Coach does no damage.
The Coach is winning the standup battle so far.
Coach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coach is looking to land body kicks.
Coach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gatherer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Coach. Gatherer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Gatherer.
Oooooh!!! Gatherer has knocked Coach down with a huge combo! Gatherer steps away and waves a wobbly Coach back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like The Coach has been cut.
Coach looks to land a right hand but Gatherer moved out of range.
Coach connects with a crisp jab.
Gatherer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coach moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Coach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatherer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatherer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gatherer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coach's elbow.
Knees to the body from Gatherer.
Gatherer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatherer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatherer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coach backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer throws an elbow that misses.
Gatherer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gatherer can turn it around.
Gatherer lands a right hand.
Coach avoiding damage as Gatherer throws knees to the body.
Coach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatherer blocking some punches.
Coach taking a breather.
Gatherer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatherer tries to circle away but Coach has him pinned against the cage.
Coach tries to stall but Gatherer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gatherer throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coach throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gatherer blocks it with crossed arms.
Coach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gatherer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gatherer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatherer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gatherer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter Gatherer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gatherer working aggressively here.
Coach's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gatherer is trying to break the clinch but Coach is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Coach.
Gatherer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gatherer presses Coach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coach tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gatherer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Gatherer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatherer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coachs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach dodges an elbow strike from Gatherer.
Gatherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach stalling in the clinch but Gatherer improves position.
Gatherer misses with an elbow strike.
Gatherer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gatherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gatherer avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatherer.
Coach misses with a body punch.
Coach blocks an uppercut.
Coach trying to control the position but instead, Gatherer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coach into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Gatherer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Coach's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Gatherer tenderised Coach's leg. Coach is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatherer misses the target.
Coach defending well as Gatherer loads up on a big left hand.
Coach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gatherer at a distance.
Coach lands a head kick!
Gatherer blocks a head kick by Coach.
Coach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatherer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gatherer throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatherer misses with a low kick.
Gatherer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coach thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gatherer if he has to take too many more of those.
Gatherer moves out of range of the body kick.
Coach just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatherer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Coach.
Gatherer throws a leg kick but Coach moved away.
Gatherer keeps Coach at a distance using the push kick.
Gatherer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gatherer throws an overhand right that lands on Coach's shoulder, as Coach tries to avoid the shot.
Gatherer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gatherer lands with a cross.
Coach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gatherer moves out of range of the body kick from Coach.
Coach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatherer looks to throw the jab but Coach is out of range.
Coach misses the body punch
and Gatherer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatherer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coach moves away.
Coach misses with a combination
and Gatherer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coach looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coach there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Gatherer misses.
Coach throws an overhand right that lands on Gatherer's shoulder, as Gatherer tries to avoid the shot.
Coach throws a body punch but Gatherer moves out of range.
Coach throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer cracks the inside of Coach's front leg.
Gatherer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gatherer misses with a low kick as Coach jumps back.
Gatherer throws a hook to the side of Coach's head but Coach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatherer cracks Coach with a good jab.
Coach is rocked!
Gatherer misses the shot to the body.
Oh Coach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Gatherer is predictable there
and Coach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coach seems to have got his legs back now.
Coach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatherer was well out of range. Poor timing from Coach.
Gatherer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coach wants to clinch.
Gatherer misses with a low kick.
Coach dodges the punch combination from Gatherer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coach.
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gatherer doesn't seem phased though.
Gatherer lands a really nice looking cross but Coach seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gatherer avoids a kick to the body.
Coach takes one to the chin there.
Coach connects with a crisp jab.
Gatherer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatherer staying out of range there.
Coach moves out of range of the body kick.
Coach's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gatherer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatherer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Gatherer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatherer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Gatherer!
Hunter Gatherer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated The Coach had this to say: 'LOL!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Archer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Its Ono!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Ono off the cage and back into range.
Ono sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ono counters with a low kick, right behind Archer 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ono is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Ono circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Archer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ono tries to work over Archer's front leg with a kick but Archer checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Ono counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Archer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono scoring with punches and elbows.
Archer tries to buck Ono off but Ono is having none of it.
Archer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono wants to stand but Archer has his arm trapped.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Archer is trying to control Ono's posture but Ono avoids it.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Ono dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Ono grinds an elbow into Archer's temple.
Ono working away.
Archer parries the strikes from Ono easily there. Ono is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Archer to escape.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Ono seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Archer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ono misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono controls the position.
Ono is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer tries a head kick but it misses.
Ono misses with a left hand
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ono can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ono has escaped the position, nice work there.
Archer laying and praying for a moment but Ono takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono is trying to control but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Ono is trying desperately to improve position.
Ono tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Ono is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Archer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ono ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ono on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Ono's head but Ono sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ono tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Ono is not content to let Archer control the position.
Ono manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer wants to control but Ono is keeping him busy.
Ono felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ono wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ono wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Ono looking to control.
Archer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ono wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Ono not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ono tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Ono keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab by Archer.
Its Ono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ono walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ono.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ono moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Ono blocks the low kick.
Archer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ono checks it well.
Ono moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Archer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Archer jabs Ono right on the nose. Ono blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Ono saw that one coming.
Archer sizes up Ono with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Ono as Archer shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Archer.
Archer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ono manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Ono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ono is out of range.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ono.
Aaron Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer shoots in for a double leg but Ono sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ono fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Archer is out of range.
Archer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Ono counters with a nice double leg into side control. Archer won't be happy with that.
Archer struggling a bit here.
Ono in side control, throwing shots but Archer defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Archer lands with a nice body punch.
Archer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ono throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ono was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ono was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer with a jab.
Ono avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Archer works the jab nicely.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ono can do to turn this around?
Ono takes one on the button.
Ono on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Archer thuds a left hand into Ono's body.
Archer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ono defends it nicely.
Ono misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control.
Ono parries the strikes from Archer easily there. Archer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ono to escape.
Archer in side control, throwing shots but Ono defends.
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!
Ono stops Archer from passing to mount.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Ono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono manages to get back to half guard.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ono missing with punches from the bottom.
Ono is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Ono gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer turns into Ono and is now in his guard.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer postures up in Ono's guard and throws a big left but Ono blocks it.
Ono wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Archer cracks Ono with a solid left hand.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer cracks Ono with a solid left hand.
Ono has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Ono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Ono controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ono working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Archer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Archer throws a body kick that misses.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ono.
Archer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Archer misses with a hook.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Ono moved out of range.
Ono ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ono connects with a body shot that sends Archer's belly button to the back.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ono has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer throws a hook but Ono blocks it.
Archer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ono counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ono engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ono looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ono working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Its Ono has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ono has momentary wrist control but Archer slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Archer is now in half guard.
Ono wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ono lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ono wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ono postures up.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ono stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Ono throwing strikes but missing.
Ono trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ono slips under a jab.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Archer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer connects with a solid leg kick.
Archer misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer had his way with Its Ono in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ono slaps away a takedown attempt from Archer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archer misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Archer both land. Nice combination.
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Archer with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ono counters with a shoot takedown. Archer fights it but they end up in guard.
Ono wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ono with a flurry of punches that miss.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ono is one step ahead there.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Archer wants to sweep here but Ono controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Ono throws a nice outside leg kick.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but Ono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer swings for the body but Ono moves out of range.
Its Ono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer moves out of range of the leg kick from Ono.
A shot to the liver by Archer. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer's corner calls for a 1-2. Archer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Archer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ono's head.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Ono, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Ono against the cage but Ono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer lands a really nice looking cross but Ono seems unphased.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ono has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Archer.
Archer throws a series of punches but Ono avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Ono tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ono manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Archer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ono sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Archer somewhat.
Ono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Archer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ono blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Archer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Aaron Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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