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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Drum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drum looks to score with a jab to the body but Craig is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Craig.
Craig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Craig throws out a loose jab but Drum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drum throws out the jab.
Drum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Craig throws out the jab.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drum.
Drum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drum defending well as Craig loads up on a big left hand.
Craig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drum.
Drum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Craig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drum throws a hook to the side of Craig's head but Craig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drum looks to land a combination but Craig avoids it well.
Drum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Craig throws a right hand that Drum ducks under and follows up with a left that Drum also avoids with ease.
Drum throws a hook but Craig blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Craig moves out of range of the strikes.
Craig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Craig scores with a shot to the body.
Drum lands with a right hand.
Drum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Craig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drum misses the shot to the body.
Drum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Drum.
Drum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craig looks to land a combination. Drum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drum ducks under a wild hook from Craig.
Craig misses with a straight right.
A jab from Craig misses.
Drum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craig throws an overhand right that lands on Drum's shoulder, as Drum tries to avoid the shot.
Craig misses with a straight left.
Drum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Craig misses.
Craig misses with an uppercut. Drum saw that one coming.
Drum misses with the combination.
Craig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craig misses with a wild combination.
Craig lands a nice shot that snaps Drum's head back.
Drum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig misses with a body shot.
Drum misses with a hook
and Craig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a body shot.
Craig throws a series of punches but Drum moves out of range.
Craig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Craig throws a jab when Drum was well out of range.
Craig throws a right hand that Drum ducks under and follows up with a left that Drum also avoids with ease.
Craig looks to score with a jab to the body but Drum is just out of range.
Drum connects with a crisp jab.
Drum lands a body shot.
Drum misses with a hook.
Craig looks to land a right hand but Drum moved out of range.
Craig throws a hook but Drum avoids it easily.
Drum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craig.
A jab from Drum misses.
Craig cracks Drum with a good jab.
Drum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum lands a glancing blow to the side of Craig's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig connects with a jab.
Craig misses with a series of wild punches.
Drum missing with a left hand there. Craig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Craig defending well as Drum loads up on a big left hand.
Drum connects with a crisp jab.
Craig slips under a jab from Drum.
Drum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Craig momentarily.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Drum's head but Drum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drum slips under a jab from Craig.
Drum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Craig misses the shot to the body.
Craig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Craig ducks under a wild hook from Drum.
A slow jab from Craig misses its intended target.
Craig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drum lands a glancing blow to the side of Craig's head.
Craig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drum was well out of range. Poor timing from Craig.
Craig staying out of range there.
Craig scores with the left hand. Drum knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Drum scores with a four punch combination!
Drum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Craig avoids the body shot from Drum.
Drum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmie Craig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Craig.
The fighters circle momentarily. Craig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Craig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Craig connects with a looping right hand.
Craig lands a glancing blow to the side of Drum's head.
Craig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Craig lands a slapping body shot.
Drum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
Jimmie Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drum misses with a body shot.
Drum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Drum's head but Drum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Craig.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig avoids the body shot from Drum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Craig throws a nice looking combination but Drum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drum there as he acknowledges the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drum might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Craig throws out a powerful jab.
Drum is rocked!
A combination from Craig does no damage.
Drum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Drum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drum circles away quickly and effectively.
Drum seems to have got his legs back now.
Drum jabs at Craig's body.
Drum misses with an uppercut.
Craig throws a big shot that misses.
Craig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drum momentarily.
Craig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craig moves out of range as Drum strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craig moves out of range as Drum strikes.
Jab by Craig.
Drum scores with a hook.
Drum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craig closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Drum misses.
Drum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Drum misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drum swinging wildly here.
Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drum circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craig.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Drum's head but Drum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drum misses with a wild body shot.
Drum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drum moves away from the strike by Craig.
Craig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drum throws out the jab.
Drum walks into a straight right hand from Craig.
Drum throws a right and a left that Craig avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Craig misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
Drum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drum misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Drum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craig manages to avoid it.
Craig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drum under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Drum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drum.
Craig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craig misses with a body shot.
Craig looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Craig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drum.
Drum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Craig cracks Drum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Craig throws a body punch but Drum moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Drum misses.
Drum missing with a left hand there. Craig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craig ducks under a wild hook from Drum.
Drum misses with a few strikes there.
Drum dodges the punch combination from Craig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum looks to land a right hand but Craig moved out of range.
Craig lunges at Drum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drum's hand.
Craig slips under a jab.
Drum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craig slips under a jab from Drum.
Drum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drum misses with a straight left.
Craig throws the left hand but Drum avoids the punch easily.
Craig throws a shot from downtown. Drum moves away and avoids it.
Craig takes a swing at Drum's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Craig misses its intended target.
Craig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
Drum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Craig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drum.
A punch combination from Drum misses.
Drum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
Craig throws a lazy right hand but Drum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Craig.
Craig looks to land a left hand but Drum moved out of range nicely.
Craig misses with a wild body shot.
Drum fails to land with a series of punches.
Drum misses with an uppercut. Craig saw that one coming.
Craig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drum lands a head shot.
Drum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craig manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Craig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Craig loads up on a big right hand but Drum slips the punch.
Drum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craig takes a swing at Drum's ribcage but misses.
Craig ducks right into an uppercut from Drum.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drum.
Drum misses with a straight left.
Alex Drum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmie Craig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drum swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Craig counter with a right hand.
Craig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drum.
Drum misses with a lunging right hand
and Craig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drum misses with a two punch combination.
Drum misses with an uppercut.
Drum misses with a jab to the body
and Craig counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drum.
Drum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craig lands a lovely overhand right.
Drum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drum avoids the body shot from Craig.
Drum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Craig slips under a jab from Drum.
Craig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drum.
Drum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craig manages to avoid it.
Craig stalks Drum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drum's face. Drum staggers backwards, shaken.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Craig.
Craig scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Craig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craig 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Craig!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigoro Kano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jigoro Kano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lock Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jigoro Kano!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down lands a slapping body shot.
Down thuds a left hand into Kano's body.
Down lands a big right hand that sends Kano crashing to the mat! Down stays standing though and waves Kano back to his feet!
Kano is rocked!
It looks like Jigoro Kano has been cut.
Down ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kano's jaw. Kano's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Down does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lock Down!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jomlong Kiapoity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomlong Kiapoity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, God You!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You leaves Kiapoity with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
You has closed the distance and engaged Kiapoity in a clinch.
You scores with a shot to the side of Kiapoity's head.
You is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You lands an elbow that stopped Kiapoity in his tracks for a moment.
Kiapoity wants to get back to striking at distance but You won't allow it.
You scores with a shot to the side of Kiapoity's head.
Still in the clinch, You scores with a nice short uppercut.
You lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiapoity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiapoity is trying to work for a single leg takedown but You pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kiapoity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiapoity is trying to push You away but You has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
You lands an uppercut.
You makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
You working Kiapoity over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiapoity looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
You lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kiapoity fails to land.
Kiapoity wants to stall.
You using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
You blocks an uppercut.
You landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for You.
Kiapoity trying to control the position but instead, You has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kiapoity into the cage.
You lands with a light punch inside.
You lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiapoity backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for You.
Kiapoity tries to stall but You uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
You with a knee to the head.
You softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiapoity has a couple of punches blocked by You.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiapoity misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiapoity throws a head punch that misses.
You lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiapoity.
You working Kiapoity over with knees to the body.
You unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiapoity lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
You lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from You.
Kiapoity swings wildly with an uppercut but You uses good head movement to avoid it.
You landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for You.
Kiapoity misses with a short punch on the inside.
You scores a nice knee to the body.
You blocks an uppercut.
You has Kiapoity pressed against the cage, preventing Kiapoity from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiapoity takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from You.
Kiapoity misses with the head strike.
You throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiapoitys head.
You lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiapoity backwards.
You scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kiapoity fails to land.
You landing knees to the head.
You lands a good knee to the midsection. Kiapoity won't want to take too many of those.
You scores with a shot to the side of Kiapoity's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kiapoity tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomlong Kiapoity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
You keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiapoity's efforts to push away.
Kiapoity is trying to break the clinch but You is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You prevents a body shot from Kiapoity.
You connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiapoity's face.
You putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiapoity in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, You scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiapoity is trying to pull guard but You turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
You blocks a body shot from Kiapoity.
A head punch on the inside from Kiapoity fails to land.
Kiapoity is trying to maintain a safe position but You gets an underhook and turns Kiapoity into the cage.
You working Kiapoity over with knees to the body.
You scores a nice knee to the body.
You lands a good knee to the midsection. Kiapoity won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by You.
You gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
God You dominated that round.
That's time! Kiapoity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiapoity shoots in for a double leg but You sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
You has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiapoity closes this distance looking for a takedown but You circles away.
Kiapoity changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiapoity thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiapoity thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiapoity tries for a kimura but You is defending well.
You can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiapoity throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You stops Kiapoity from passing to mount.
Kiapoity tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiapoity has an Americana. You didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kiapoity is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kiapoity hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jomlong Kiapoity!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tall Trees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tall Trees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trees moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arnold clinches with his opponent.
Trees working aggressively here.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trees.
Arnold gets through Trees's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trees is defending well for now.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
Arnold works on Trees's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Trees fails to land.
Arnold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trees is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trees struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
Oh Trees is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trees backwards.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trees swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trees misses with a punch on the inside.
Trees working aggressively here.
Arnold creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Trees's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Trees drops to his knees and Arnold pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Arnold!
BJ Arnold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnavut Sevket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnavut Sevket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sevket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sevket.
Sevket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sevket has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen's coach down at The GYM (14 elite coaches on the Island) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Allen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Allen is trying to drag Sevket to the mat but Sevket just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sevket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sevket lands a shot to the body.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnavut Sevket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Allen.
Sevket lands with a short shot to the head.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sevket gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sevket.
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sevket fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Sevket.
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sevket lands with a shot to the body.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Sevket.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Arnavut Sevket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sevket has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sevket prevents it.
Sevket digs a right hand underneath Allen's ribcage. Allen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sevket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen is rocked!
Sevket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sevket finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sevket digs a right hand into Allen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Allen's gas tank.
Sevket swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sevket lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sevket.
Sevket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sevket unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Allen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sevket is unloading with more strikes now! Allen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnavut Sevket!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saif Ismail Shahid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saif Ismail Shahid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Tree!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree delivers a nice body kick.
Tree scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shahid misses with an uppercut
enabling Tree to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Tree - just one landing.
Tree cracks Shahid with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tree has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shahid to stand back up!
Shahid is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BAM! Tree delivers a spinning backfist that drops Shahid like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Big Tree! Big Tree retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Clinton Offley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar McGregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clinton Offley!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Offley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor misses with a hook. Offley ducked under it nicely.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Offley on his heels. He'll look to pass Offley's guard now, I'm sure.
Offley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Offley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Offley's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor is pushing down on Offley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Offley is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley actively working from the bottom here.
Offley actively working from the bottom here.
Offley tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
Offley looking for submissions off his back.
Offley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Offley is looking for a sweep. McGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Offley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily.
McGregor wants to control but Offley is keeping him busy.
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.
Offley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily.
McGregor moves into full mount! Offley won't be happy about that!
Offley is working to get back to half guard.
McGregor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Offley is looking to escape.
McGregor lands a couple of good shots and Offley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Offley tries to escape but McGregor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Offley is still trying to improve position.
McGregor lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Offley.
McGregor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Offley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards McGregor.
McGregor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Offley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Offley rolls, trying to escape but McGregor keeps control of the position.
McGregor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Offley.
Offley rolls, trying to escape but McGregor keeps control of the position.
Offley keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, McGregor manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Offley is trying to break free.
McGregor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Offley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGregor misses with punches from the back.
McGregor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McGregor somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Offley right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Offley ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Offley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Offley trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
Offley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Offley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGregor, who protects the arm well.
McGregor is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley advances to full mount.
Offley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGregor is looking to escape.
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Offley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Offley wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
Offley wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunnar McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offley tries to pass to full mount but McGregor defends it.
McGregor trying to hold on to Offley's head to control him but Offley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is working hard here to advance position.
McGregor manages to get to full guard.
Offley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Offley is one step ahead there.
McGregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Offley has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGregor gets back to half guard.
Offley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Offley prevents McGregor from improving his position.
McGregor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGregor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offley postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Offley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor working for a triangle but Offley defends it easily.
Offley stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Offley trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Offley tries to pass.
McGregor controls Offley momentarily but Offley frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Offley 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!
A big left from McGregor misses.
Offley fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
Gunnar McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offley darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Offley into the cage.
Offley is looking for a takedown.
Gunnar McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Offley.
McGregor wants to stall.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Offley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley is pressed up against the cage. McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Offley down to the mat. Offley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clinton Offley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with a hook. Offley ducked under it nicely.
McGregor throws a hook but Offley avoids it easily.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Offley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Offley persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offley was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Offley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Offley!
McGregor misses with the ground and pound.
Offley is looking to regain half guard here but McGregor keeps moving and retains side control.
Offley defending against the ground and pound.
McGregor in side control, throwing shots but Offley defends.
Offley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Offley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Offley gets back to half guard.
Offley is looking to improve his position.
Offley works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Offley keeps moving.
McGregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Offley's head.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
McGregor stands and throws Offley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Offley is looking for a sweep.
Offley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Offley blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
Offley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
Offley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Offley controlling well, preventing McGregor from escaping the position.
Offley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Offley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Offley's guard. Nice work there by McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Offley is retaining full guard.
Offley keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Offley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor won't allow Offley to sweep him here.
Offley keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Offley wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor working some strikes from top position.
McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar McGregor clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Offley gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Offley wants to sweep but no luck.
McGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Offley's guard.
Ground and pound from McGregor.
McGregor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Offley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregor landing strikes from the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGregor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Clinton Offley has been cut.
McGregor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGregor controlling from the full mount.
Offley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! McGregor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGregor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Offley is in a horrible position here. McGregor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Offley is desperately trying to improve his position but McGregor has a good base and remains in mount.
McGregor with the ground and pound from mount.
McGregor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Offley is on top in guard.
Offley tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor controlling the position.
McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offley defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGregor won't allow Offley to sweep him here.
Offley is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offley is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Offley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Offley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Offley defends it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGregor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Offley actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor prevents Offley from improving his position.
McGregor trying to control from half guard but Offley is working away.
McGregor prevents Offley from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Offley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Offley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Offley is looking for a sweep. McGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from McGregor there.
McGregor thows a huge punch but Offley dodges it nicely.
McGregor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGregor is looking for a kimura but Offley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregor to get the leverage.
McGregor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGregor is trying to control. Offley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Offley is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar McGregor had his way with Clinton Offley in that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Offley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Offley sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGregor with a poor takedown
and Offley counters with a single leg into guard. McGregor didn't expect that.
Offley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Offley trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offley stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Offley tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
Offley postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Offley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor leaves Offley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Offley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offley manages to avoid it.
Offley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Offley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunnar McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Offley.
Offley shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Offley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Offley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Offley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Offley shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Offley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Offley gets the takedown into side control.
McGregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGregor trying to control but Offley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor moves into full guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Offley from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
Offley keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Offley looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor wants to control from the top but Offley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offley looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
McGregor trying to control but Offley is working from the bottom.
Offley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McGregor trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGregor 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.
McGregor keeping full guard, as Offley tries to pass.
McGregor can't keep his opponent in guard - Offley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Offley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offley pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGregor defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Offley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar McGregor!
Gunnar McGregor is the new heavyweight champion!
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