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Ultimate Vegas 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoghan Condon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eoghan Condon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eoghan Condon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Condon pinned against the cage. Condon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Condon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah slips a jab and a cross from Condon.
Lah Troth Tohlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Condon. That did some damage!
Lah Troth Tohlah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Condon is looking to clinch but Lah Troth Tohlah is avoiding it.
Lah Troth Tohlah looks to clinch
and Condon counters with a three punch combo that has Lah Troth Tohlah backing up. Lah Troth Tohlah nods at Condon to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Condon lands a leg kick that knocks Lah Troth Tohlah off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Condon.
Lah Troth Tohlah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lah Troth Tohlah looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to free his trapped foot but Condon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Lah Troth Tohlah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Condon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Condon is trying to maintain the position but Lah Troth Tohlah is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah is looking to take a break and control but Condon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Condon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lah Troth Tohlah stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lah Troth Tohlah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Condon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Condon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lah Troth Tohlah's guard.
Condon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Condon is breathing heavily.
Condon is looking to work some ground and pound but Lah Troth Tohlah has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah trying to control the position.
Lah Troth Tohlah 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.
Condon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lah Troth Tohlah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lah Troth Tohlah working for submissions but it's allowed Condon to get to half guard.
Condon is thwarting Lah Troth Tohlah's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah controlling the position for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lah Troth Tohlah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eoghan Condon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah.
Nice takedown defense from Condon. No joy for Lah Troth Tohlah on that attempt.
Condon misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condon clinches with his opponent.
Condon jumps guard but Lah Troth Tohlah stands there with Condon around his waist. Condon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Condon closes the distance and pushes Lah Troth Tohlah back into the cage.
Lah Troth Tohlah decides to pull guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah controlling Condon's posture.
Lah Troth Tohlah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Condon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lah Troth Tohlah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to stand but Condon is controlling the position.
Condon works over Lah Troth Tohlah with some ground and pound from guard.
Condon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Condon wants to control from the top but Lah Troth Tohlah keeps moving.
Eoghan Condon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Condon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to pull guard but Condon won't allow it.
Condon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Condon throws a head kick that misses.
Condon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Condon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Condon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Condon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Condon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lah Troth Tohlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Condon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah rushes Condon and presses him up against the cage.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to break free but Condon pushes him back against the cage.
Condon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Condon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lah Troth Tohlah lands a nice uppercut.
Condon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Condon to keep the fight standing.
Eoghan Condon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Condon prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lah Troth Tohlah prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to pull guard but Condon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lah Troth Tohlah pressing his opponent against the cage.
Condon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lah Troth Tohlah jumps into guard, dragging Condon to the mat.
Lah Troth Tohlah being controlled here, momentarily.
Condon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Condon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condon scoring with punches from side control.
Condon 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.
Condon working the ground and pound.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to work for a sweep but Condon has mounted him!
Condon cracks Lah Troth Tohlah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Condon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lah Troth Tohlah is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lah Troth Tohlah and Condon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eoghan Condon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lah Troth Tohlah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Condon circles away.
Condon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Condon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters with a left and a right that stings Condon.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in but Condon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Condon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lah Troth Tohlah tries to avoid it but Condon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lah Troth Tohlah to the ground. Lah Troth Tohlah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eoghan Condon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Lah Troth Tohlah does no damage.
Lah Troth Tohlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Eoghan Condon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah.
Condon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Condon jabs Lah Troth Tohlah right on the nose. Lah Troth Tohlah blinks but takes it well.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a head kick but Condon moves out of range.
Condon is looking to clinch.
Condon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lah Troth Tohlah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condon wants to pass the guard but Lah Troth Tohlah is defending well.
Ground and pound from Condon.
Condon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lah Troth Tohlah keeps working.
Condon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lah Troth Tohlah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Condon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condon controlling from the full mount.
Condon working for a guillotine from mount but Lah Troth Tohlah is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lah Troth Tohlah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah is working to get back to half guard.
Condon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Condon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lah Troth Tohlah looks a forlorn figure.
Condon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lah Troth Tohlah because Condon loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Condon avoids the attempt from Lah Troth Tohlah to control.
Condon prevents Lah Troth Tohlah from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eoghan Condon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Condon 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eoghan Condon!
A determined Eoghan Condon didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izzy Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's entrance music is Smack That. A fine choice. Griffin has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luciano Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffin some visible discomfort.
Griffin throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz stands up.
Griffin tries to clinch but Cruz moves away
and Cruz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin tries to clinch
and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been informed that Griffin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Izzy Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Griffin darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz finds Griffin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Griffin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Cruz lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Griffin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luciano Cruz!
A pretty intense looking Luciano Cruz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Harden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Emelianenko eats them both and turns towards Harden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Harden shoots in for a double leg but Emelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Harden shoots in for a double leg but Emelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harden misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Harden.
Both fighters circling a little - Emelianenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko lands a nice hook to Harden's body. Harden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harden looks winded!
Emelianenko gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko working the strikes but Harden uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Emelianenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harden is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Harden manages to regain full guard.
Harden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harden trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harden wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Harden won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.
Harden told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emelianenko tries to get out of the position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Harden from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dwayne Harden.
Harden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harden tries to land a body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harden.
Harden looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.
Harden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harden to the mat! Harden manages to get full guard.
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!
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Harden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Harden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Harden pushes him away.
Harden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harden instigates a clinch.
Harden is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Harden is controlling the position.
Emelianenko looking to stall.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Harden has him pressed against the cage.
Harden drags the fight down to the ground.
Harden keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Harden wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Harden is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fedor Emelianenko just wasn't active enough.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Harden.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harden manages to pull guard.
Harden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harden keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is really struggling to control Harden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Emelianenko postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harden with a poor takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harden pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Emelianenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harden on the ground.
Harden wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harden is trying to defend but Emelianenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko tries to pass to full mount but Harden defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Harden tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Harden didn't expect that.
Emelianenko stays in close to Harden's body and controls the position.
Harden working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harden controlling Emelianenko's posture.
Harden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwayne Harden has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Harden.
Harden throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Emelianenko.
Harden pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Harden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harden working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Harden stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Harden.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harden circles away.
Harden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Harden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Harden controlling from side mount.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Emelianenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harden is staying tight to Emelianenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Emelianenko!
Harden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Emelianenko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Harden trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Dwayne Harden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Emelianenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Harden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
In defeat, Dwayne Harden stepped up to the mic, saying 'It difficult to lose, but live and learn....The only thing to do with a loss is to learn from it and get better'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gojko BatGojko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyun Duk Sook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gojko BatGojko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyun Duk Sook!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BatGojko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BatGojko fails with a takedown attempt.
Duk Sook swats away the attempt to clinch by BatGojko.
BatGojko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duk Sook connects with a high kick.
Duk Sook scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BatGojko jabs Duk Sook right on the nose. Duk Sook blinks but takes it well.
BatGojko wants to clinch.
Duk Sook swings for the body but BatGojko moves out of range.
Duk Sook scores with a punch to the head.
Duk Sook slaps away a takedown attempt from BatGojko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
BatGojko looks for a takedown but Duk Sook sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gojko BatGojko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duk Sook fakes the leg kick and cracks BatGojko in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duk Sook connects with a high kick.
BatGojko throws a low kick but Duk Sook moves out of range easily.
BatGojko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BatGojko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BatGojko throws a jab but it's blocked by Duk Sook.
Duk Sook stuffs the takedown.
BatGojko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duk Sook connects with a body shot.
BatGojko fails with the takedown.
Kyun Duk Sook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duk Sook slips a jab and a cross from BatGojko.
Duk Sook lands with a good body shot.
BatGojko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duk Sook scores with a kick to the midsection.
BatGojko ducks right into an uppercut from Duk Sook.
Duk Sook thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on BatGojko if he has to take too many more of those.
BatGojko moves in looking to clinch but Duk Sook pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duk Sook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BatGojko wants to slow Duk Sook down by chopping away at his legs.
Duk Sook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duk Sook moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
BatGojko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
BatGojko stands up and beckons Duk Sook to join him on the feet.
BatGojko is breathing heavily.
BatGojko throws a lazy head kick
and Duk Sook counters with a big head kick but BatGojko shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Duk Sook.
Duk Sook lands with a kick to the temple. BatGojko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
BatGojko shoots in looking for a takedown but Duk Sook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing BatGojko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duk Sook misses the shot to the body.
Duk Sook scores with a kick to the midsection.
BatGojko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
BatGojko shoots for a double leg takedown but Duk Sook sprawls well. He's pushed BatGojko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by Duk Sook - just one landing.
A head kick from Duk Sook lands but BatGojko takes it in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Duk Sook - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duk Sook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Duk Sook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BatGojko.
Duk Sook throws a head kick that BatGojko semi-blocks.
Duk Sook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BatGojko moves away.
Duk Sook scores with a body shot.
BatGojko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duk Sook finds it's way round the side to connect with BatGojko's head.
Duk Sook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duk Sook throws a head kick that half lands.
Duk Sook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
BatGojko tries to bum rush Duk Sook with a series of wild strikes but Duk Sook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Duk Sook.
BatGojko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duk Sook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duk Sook throws a head kick that BatGojko semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duk Sook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duk Sook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duk Sook thows a body kick. BatGojko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
BatGojko throws a series of punches but Duk Sook avoids them all with ease.
BatGojko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
BatGojko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
BatGojko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BatGojko throws a right and a left that both miss.
BatGojko fails in his attempt to clinch.
BatGojko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BatGojko lands in his opponent's guard.
Duk Sook working a defensive guard but BatGojko passes into half guard.
BatGojko trying to control the action but Duk Sook is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BatGojko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Duk Sook tries to lock up and control but BatGojko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyun Duk Sook dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duk Sook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
BatGojko moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Duk Sook.
Duk Sook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyun Duk Sook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duk Sook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BatGojko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BatGojko thows a leg kick but Duk Sook checks it
and Duk Sook finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
BatGojko stalks Duk Sook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duk Sook's face. Duk Sook staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kyun Duk Sook has been cut.
Duk Sook lands a really nice looking cross but BatGojko seems unphased.
Duk Sook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BatGojko doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BatGojko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gojko BatGojko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BatGojko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Duk Sook with a hook.
BatGojko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duk Sook. That one must have hurt.
BatGojko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duk Sook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BatGojko somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duk Sook stuns BatGojko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gojko BatGojko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BatGojko gets the takedown into side control.
BatGojko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Duk Sook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Duk Sook but he's now mounted!
BatGojko lands with some strikes.
BatGojko landing punches.
Duk Sook defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from BatGojko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BatGojko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duk Sook hang on?
Duk Sook working to try and regain half guard.
BatGojko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Duk Sook is wriggling around trying to escape.
BatGojko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duk Sook can do anything to dispel that myth.
BatGojko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from BatGojko! Duk Sook is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gojko BatGojko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kamenskiy's choice of entrance music: The only. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
215 lbs
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35
250 lbs
9 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamenskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kamenskiy is having none of it.
Kamenskiy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Valera Kamenskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenskiy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kamenskiy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamenskiy moves into the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Kamenskiy stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamenskiy stalls.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Kamenskiy keeps him there for the moment.
Kamenskiy gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Kamenskiy breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Kamenskiy into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenskiy gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Kamenskiy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kamenskiy landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Kamenskiy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Kamenskiy is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Kamenskiy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kamenskiy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kamenskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Kamenskiy blocking some punches.
Kamenskiy pulls guard.
Kamenskiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenskiy wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Kamenskiy has managed to sweep!
Kamenskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenskiy on the ground.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Kamenskiy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy lands a couple of elbows.
Kamenskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamenskiy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Kamenskiy landing with the ground and pound.
Kamenskiy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson controls Kamenskiy momentarily but Kamenskiy frees himself.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Kamenskiy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamenskiy trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valera Kamenskiy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kamenskiy gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Kamenskiy working the ground and pound.
Kamenskiy cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kamenskiy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valera Kamenskiy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kamenskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamenskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamenskiy looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Kamenskiy drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenskiy gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Kamenskiy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kamenskiy lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Kamenskiy takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Damon Jackson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenskiy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamenskiy decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kamenskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamenskiy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Kamenskiy is now in Jackson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenskiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamenskiy wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenskiy.
Jackson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kamenskiy throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Kamenskiy breaks the hold and Jackson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kamenskiy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valera Kamenskiy!
After winning the bout, Valera Kamenskiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Calloway might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Death Symphony. Mark Calloway has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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334 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, One Shooter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Shooter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calloway throws a one two combo.
Shooter misses with an uppercut. Calloway saw that one coming.
Calloway scores with a head kick. Shooter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like One Shooter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calloway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shooter misses with a right hand
and Calloway counters with a flying knee that drops Shooter! Calloway dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Calloway!
Mark Calloway really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abubakar Shekau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Dandas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abubakar Shekau!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandas moves into the clinch successfully.
Dandas drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dandas has his hands on Shekau's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dandas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dandas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dandas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shekau seems a little lost for a moment, as Dandas dominates the positioning.
Dandas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dandas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shekau, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dandas has hold of Shekau's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shekau seems comfortable defending it but Dandas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shekau is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shekau is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dandas couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Dandas!
A very excited looking Bruce Dandas 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cok Chestnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker has chosen The Platters - Only You as his entrance music. Todd Tucker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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312 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cok Chestnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Chestnar.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Chestnar throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Tucker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chestnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chestnar throws a big shot that misses.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Chestnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Chestnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tucker has time to react.
Chestnar looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chestnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Chestnar lands a jab to the nose.
Tucker throws a head kick but Chestnar moves out of range.
Chestnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tucker was covering up waiting for the punch and Chestnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chestnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chestnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chestnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chestnar stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chestnar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chestnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chestnar trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Chestnar stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
Chestnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck.
Chestnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chestnar trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Chestnar is really struggling to control Tucker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chestnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chestnar is working Tucker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chestnar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chestnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chestnar wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Chestnar lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chestnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker is retaining full guard.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chestnar trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Chestnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chestnar landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tucker 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.
Chestnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Chestnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chestnar cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chestnar postures up and lands a big shot to Tucker's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chestnar stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
Chestnar stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tucker is on top in guard.
Chestnar is looking to sweep but instead, Tucker has passed into half guard.
Tucker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chestnar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestnar strikes from the bottom but Tucker uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Chestnar tries to buck Tucker off but Tucker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cok Chestnar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chestnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tucker!
Chestnar working the body and head with strikes.
Chestnar looks up at the clock and then as Tucker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chestnar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chestnar controls the position.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Chestnar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chestnar scores with punches from side control.
Tucker looks to move to half guard but instead Chestnar has passed into mount! Damn!
Chestnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chestnar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chestnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tucker is breathing heavily.
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!
Chestnar landing punches.
BOOM! Chestnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chestnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chestnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cok Chestnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar lands a big elbow.
Chestnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chestnar lands a nice shot to the head.
Chestnar looking to control but Tucker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chestnar landing shots from mount.
Chestnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tucker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Chestnar trying to control but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chestnar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chestnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tucker's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar with shots to the head and body - Tucker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chestnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tucker?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chestnar lands a big elbow.
Tucker is looking to improve his position but Chestnar isn't that keen on the idea.
Chestnar unloading with bombs!
Chestnar lands a couple of good shots and Tucker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tucker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tucker taking shots to the head.
Tucker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tucker taking shots to the head.
Chestnar looking to finish Tucker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tucker!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chestnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chestnar is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tucker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chestnar with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar lands a big shot there that rocks Tucker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chestnar with shots to the head and body - Tucker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chestnar lands with some strikes.
Chestnar lands a couple of good shots and Tucker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chestnar is trying to stick to Tucker's back but Tucker is turning into Chestnar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chestnar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tucker.
Chestnar 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.
Chestnar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tucker has passed into side control.
Chestnar strikes from the bottom but Tucker takes advantage and advances to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar tries to improve his position but instead Tucker has taken his back!
What's going on here? Tucker has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
A head kick misses from Tucker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chestnar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker misses with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chestnar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chestnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chestnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chestnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tucker swivels and escapes.
Chestnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tucker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cok Chestnar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Chestnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tucker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tucker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chestnar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chestnar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chestnar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tucker tries to improve position but can't.
Chestnar is putting a hurting on Tucker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chestnar working the ground and pound.
Chestnar trying to control the position but Tucker is working away.
Tucker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!
Chestnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chestnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tucker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar works over Tucker with some ground and pound from guard.
Chestnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chestnar works over Tucker with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Chestnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chestnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chestnar is one step ahead there.
Chestnar wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Chestnar lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tucker is on top in guard.
Chestnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Todd Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker cracks Chestnar with a solid left hand.
Chestnar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tucker has passed into side control.
Tucker stands up and beckons Chestnar to his feet.
Chestnar throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Chestnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Chestnar lands with a nice body punch.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Chestnar throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Chestnar tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Cok Chestnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Chestnar.
Chestnar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chestnar is in Tucker's guard.
Chestnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Chestnar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chestnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Chestnar from controlling successfully.
Chestnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tucker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chestnar looking to pass the guard.
Chestnar wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
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!
Cok Chestnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chestnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tucker is not content to let Chestnar control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker tries to buck Chestnar off but Chestnar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cok Chestnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chestnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cok Chestnar!
The defeated Todd Tucker had this to say: 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reagen Penn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Universe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Universe dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Universe's head and hops out.
Universe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn punishes Universe's body with a nice straight punch.
Universe avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Universe wants to clinch
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Universe slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn is looking to wear down Universe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penn throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
Universe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Universe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Penn takes a swing at Universe's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Universe blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Universe shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagen Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Universe.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Universe tries to clinch up.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe avoids a kick to the body.
Penn throws a head kick but Universe moves out of range.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Universe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Universe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Universe wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe clinches.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Universe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn trying to stall but Universe improves his position.
Universe pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
Penn dodges an elbow strike from Universe.
Nice elbow from Universe.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reagen Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Universe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Universe wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Universe throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Universe avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe moves out of range as Penn strikes.
A big right from Penn misses.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Universe won't allow it.
Universe lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Universe prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Universe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Universe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Reagen Penn has been cut.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penn tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Universe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn blocks an elbow strike.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Universe throws an elbow that misses.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Universe, against the cage.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Universe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Universe.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Universe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Universe prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Universe is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Universe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Universe pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penn avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Penn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Universe pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Penn blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
Penn letting Universe take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reagen Penn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Universe tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Universe slips a jab from Penn.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Penn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Universe throws an elbow but misses.
Penn looking to stall.
Mr Universe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Universe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe lands an elbow inside.
Universe misses with an elbow over the top.
Universe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penn blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Universe misses with an elbow strike.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Universe, against the cage.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to break free but Universe has control.
Universe has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Universe throws an elbow but it misses.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Universe.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Universe throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Universe lands an elbow inside.
Penn is rocked!
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Universe.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn dodges an elbow strike from Universe.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Universe effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
Universe has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Universe throws an elbow that misses.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn blocks an elbow strike.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn throws an elbow but it misses.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Universe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Universe.
Universe stalling.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Universe.
Universe lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Universe pushes off an throws an elbow but Penn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Penn blocks an elbow strike from Universe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn misses with some punches.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Penn working aggressively here.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Universe stalling against the cage.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn blocks an elbow strike.
Penn tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reagen Penn's cut.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Universe staying out of range there.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
Reagen Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Universe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Universe misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Universe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Universe throws a solid leg kick but Penn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Universe.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Universe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn throws out a leg kick but Universe moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range.
Universe checks a leg kick nicely.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Universe counters with an inside leg kick.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Universe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Universe slips a jab from Penn.
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Universe connects with an inside leg kick.
Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn throws a push kick but Universe slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Universe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Universe counters by moving into the clinch.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Universe.
Universe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Universe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Universe prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Universe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Universe blocks an uppercut.
Universe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Universe throws an elbow but it misses.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Universe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penn up against the cage.
Penn blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mr Universe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Reagen Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Universe should have avoided that one.
Universe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reagen Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Universe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn avoids the elbow strike from Universe, against the cage.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Universe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Penn blocks an elbow strike.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Universe.
Universe misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Universe.
Penn dodges an elbow strike from Universe.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Reagen Penn's cut is getting worse.
Penn tries to stall but Universe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Universe.
Reagen Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Universe misses with an elbow strike.
Penn dodges an elbow strike from Universe.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Universe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Universe throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Universe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Universe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Universe lands a big elbow that drops Penn! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Penn is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
Mr Universe is the new welterweight champion!
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