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CONFLICT LXXVIII on PPV (LA) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Andre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When the Saints Go Marching In. 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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160 lbs
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160 lbs
14 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gorden!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Andre misses with a wild body shot.
St Andre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorden moves away from the strike by St Andre.
St Andre gets a double leg takedown into Gorden's guard.
St Andre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorden is retaining full guard.
Gorden 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.
Gorden controls St Andre momentarily but St Andre frees himself.
Gorden keeping moving, preventing St Andre from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorden wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorden has St Andre pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Andre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Andre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from St Andre misses the target.
St Andre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gorden throws a shot from downtown. St Andre moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Andre, right into the meat.
St Andre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gorden's coach down at LeBeau Ground Fighting was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gorden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St Andre ducks under a wild hook from Gorden.
A left lands for Gorden.
St Andre ducks under a wild hook from Gorden.
St Andre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorden throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - St Andre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Gorden misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden has managed to clinch.
St Andre working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorden.
Gorden is trying to maintain a safe position but St Andre gets an underhook and turns Gorden into the cage.
Gorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Andre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St Andre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Andre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
St Andre prevents a body shot from Gorden.
St Andre tries to break free but Gorden pushes him back against the cage.
St Andre jumps guard but Gorden stands there with St Andre around his waist. St Andre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden controlling the action here for a moment.
St Andre jumps guard and drags Gorden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gorden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gorden looking to pass the guard.
St Andre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Andre has control of Gorden's left arm, preventing Gorden from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Andre has his foot on Gorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorden works his way back into a safe position though.
St Andre keeping full guard, as Gorden tries to pass.
St Andre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gorden stacks St Andre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gorden!
St Andre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gorden.
Gorden is looking to take a break and control but St Andre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gorden landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin St Andre 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.
St Andre throws a lazy right hand but Gorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by St Andre.
Gorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Andre scores with a push kick.
A lazy left from St Andre finds it's target.
St Andre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorden.
St Andre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St Andre tests Gorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gorden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Andre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by St Andre.
A swing and a miss from St Andre.
Gorden dodges the punch combination from St Andre.
St Andre swings for the body but Gorden moves out of range.
Gorden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from St Andre finds it's target.
St Andre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorden can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Andre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Andre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorden.
Gorden lands a slapping body shot.
Gorden clobbers St Andre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
St Andre tests Gorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Andre gets caught napping as Gorden dives in and scores a takedown. St Andre manages to retain guard.
St Andre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorden defends it easily.
Gorden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Andre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Andre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of St Andre's head.
Gorden postures up.
Gorden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Andre is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from St Andre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jeff Gorden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorden trying to control the position from guard on top but St Andre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Andre 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.
St Andre keeping full guard, as Gorden tries to pass.
St Andre is looking for a triangle but Gorden pushes his legs off easily.
St Andre can't keep his opponent in guard - Gorden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden wants to pass to mount but St Andre is defending the position.
St Andre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St Andre works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Andre keeping full guard, as Gorden tries to pass.
St Andre looking for a guillotine here but Gorden defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gorden is pushing down on St Andre's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Andre is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorden has managed to sneak the leg through.
St Andre wants to get back to full guard.
Gorden wants to work for an arm triangle but St Andre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Andre gets back to full guard.
Gorden wants to control from the top but St Andre keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin St Andre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gorden throws a head kick but St Andre moves out of range.
St Andre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Andre slips under a jab.
St Andre defending well as Gorden loads up on a big left hand.
Gorden moves out of range as St Andre strikes.
St Andre lands a nice looking body shot.
St Andre misses with a low kick.
Gorden throws a fast counter high kick but St Andre manages to duck under it in time.
St Andre fails to land with a series of punches.
Gorden slips under a jab from St Andre.
St Andre takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from St Andre. Those never looked like landing.
Gorden ducks under a wild hook from St Andre.
St Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorden manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Gorden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gorden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Andre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden takes one to the chin there.
St Andre lands an overhand right.
St Andre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
St Andre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St Andre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorden scores with a hook.
Gorden with a hook.
Gorden scores with a jab. St Andre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benjamin St Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Andre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorden misses with a hook. St Andre ducked under it nicely.
St Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
St Andre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gorden lunges at St Andre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Andre's hand.
St Andre is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Andre.
Oh St Andre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorden circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops St Andre to the canvas! St Andre doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gorden keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Gorden!
An out of breath Jeff Gorden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin James Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez and Franklin James Gatti. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin James Gatti!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Gatti moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Gatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Gatti persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gatti misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatti is defended easily by Hernandez.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin James Gatti.
Gatti shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Gatti looks winded!
Gatti shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gatti or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Gatti's head back.
Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gatti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gatti's best efforts.
Hernandez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Gatti pushes his legs off easily.
Gatti stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gatti wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Gatti stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez pushes a forearm under Gatti's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gatti is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. Fantinaz Del Norte has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roach sprawls well. Roach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Norte gets slowly back to his feet.
Roach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Norte has time to react.
A big right from Roach misses.
Roach seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Del Norte just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach gets caught napping as Del Norte dives in and scores a takedown. Roach manages to retain guard.
Roach working a defensive guard but Del Norte manages to pass into side control anyway.
Del Norte trying to control the position but Roach is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Roach tries to buck Del Norte off but Del Norte is having none of it.
Del Norte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach tries to improve position but can't.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Del Norte trying to control the action but Roach is working from the bottom.
Roach looking for a sweep but Del Norte has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Del Norte is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roach to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roach shrugs it off.
Roach is looking to improve his position but Del Norte isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach is squirming around, avoiding Del Norte's attempts to control the action.
Del Norte avoids the attempt from Roach to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Del Norte looking to control but Roach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Norte jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Roach is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Roach and Del Norte has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Roach regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte controlling the action here.
Roach looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but Roach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Norte to get the leverage.
Roach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Norte is working away from the top position though.
Del Norte is keen to just control but Roach is a slippery customer.
Del Norte is thwarting Roach's attempts to control the position.
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Roach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Norte wants to pass to mount but Roach is defending the position.
Del Norte blocks the strikes from Roach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Del Norte checks the leg kick.
Del Norte moves out of range as Roach strikes.
Del Norte defending well as Roach loads up on a big left hand.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Del Norte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Norte darts in looking for a takedown but Roach gets double underhooks and turns Del Norte into the cage.
Del Norte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roach shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Del Norte has his foot on Roach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roach works his way back into a safe position though.
Roach stopping the sweep attempt from Del Norte.
Roach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fantinaz Del Norte 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.
Del Norte misses with a body shot.
Roach manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Del Norte on his heels. He'll look to pass Del Norte's guard now, I'm sure.
Roach is stalling in the full guard.
Roach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Norte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roach is aware though and is defending well.
Roach trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roach is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Del Norte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Norte is looking for a triangle but Roach pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
Roach postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roach slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Norte working for a triangle but Roach defends it easily.
Del Norte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roach won't allow Del Norte to sweep him here.
Roach is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Del Norte connects with a body shot that sends Roach's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Del Norte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roach.
Del Norte throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Del Norte dives in and grabs Roach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roach pushes down on Del Norte's head and hops out.
Roach shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Norte's guard.
Del Norte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roach is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roach controls the pace.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Roach postures up.
Del Norte wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach is stalling in the full guard.
Roach trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Roach controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roach wants to pass the guard but Del Norte is keeping the position.
Bobby Roach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Norte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roach's guard.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Del Norte won't allow Roach to sweep him here.
Del Norte pushing down on Roach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Del Norte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roach is pressing down on Del Norte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Del Norte trying to control the action but Roach is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Norte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Norte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Roach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Del Norte slips a straight right by Roach.
Del Norte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Norte controls the pace.
Roach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Del Norte preventing the sweep.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach tries to strike from the bottom.
Del Norte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roach's guard.
Roach moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Norte controlling from the top position.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Roach looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach 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.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Roach. No joy for Del Norte on that attempt.
Roach attempts a counter takedown but Del Norte avoids it well and moves away.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Del Norte moves away from the strike by Roach.
Del Norte throws a big shot that misses.
Roach drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Norte is trying to control the position but Roach postures up.
Del Norte looking for a triangle here. Roach is fighting it but it looks tight! Del Norte pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Roach is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fantinaz Del Norte!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fantinaz Del Norte waved his t-shirt featuring Dynamo Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uruhara Hatake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
145 lbs
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32
145 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
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Lethal high 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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uruhara Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatake is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Ignatiev is predictable there
and Hatake counters with a shoot takedown. Ignatiev fights it but they end up in guard.
Ignatiev wants to stand and escape but Hatake is having none of it.
Hatake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ignatiev 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.
Ignatiev keeping moving, preventing Hatake from controlling successfully.
Ignatiev keeping full guard, as Hatake tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev keeping moving, preventing Hatake from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ignatiev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ignatiev trying to mount his opponent but Hatake defends it.
Hatake is looking to control Ignatiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hatake avoid being mounted?
Hatake desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatiev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatiev is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Ignatiev the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hatake avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Hatake throws a big counter combination but Ignatiev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ignatiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Hatake.
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that misses.
Hatake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hatake tries a low kick but Ignatiev avoids it.
Birigiz Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatiev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hatake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatake blocks a head kick by Ignatiev.
Hatake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Uruhara Hatake has been cut.
Ignatiev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatiev.
A head kick by Ignatiev misses
and Hatake counters with a series of strikes. Ignatiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev throws a sloppy head kick and Hatake moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Ignatiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatake doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev lands with a kick to the temple. Hatake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses
and Hatake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ignatiev!
Ignatiev is rocked!
Ignatiev looks winded!
Hatake trying to control the action but Ignatiev is working from the bottom.
Ignatiev is still in real trouble! Can Hatake finish him?
Hatake is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatiev is defending well.
Ignatiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Hatake fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Birigiz Ignatiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uruhara Hatake's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle, before Hatake throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ignatiev's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hatake lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Uruhara Hatake!
A relieved looking Uruhara Hatake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Hilton has chosen The man in the moon is a newfie as his entrance music. Parfait Hilton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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224 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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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
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait Hilton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Gump misses.
Nice shot lands for Gump.
Gump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hilton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gump is trying to improve his position.
Hilton grinds an elbow into Gump's temple.
Gump gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gump's head.
Gump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gump is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hilton lands a couple of digs.
Gump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hilton is posturing up here but Gump has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hilton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hilton has to tap! Slick submission there by Gump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Gump!
Bubba Gump took some time post fight to say the following; 'I finally made it!!!! I've put in all the work over the years and it finally paid off! Anyone who wants a crack at this belt... the line starts to the left!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon comes into the arena with Salmon Song blaring out of the sound system. Kitsune is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 僕はミス・テイク~. Momoshiro Kitsune told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
149 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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30
139 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune takes one to the chin there.
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Kitsune checks it.
Sheldon slips a jab and a cross from Kitsune.
Kitsune moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sheldon gets caught flat footed, as Kitsune shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sheldon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kitsune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheldon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sheldon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheldon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kitsune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheldon is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Momoshiro Kitsune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsune closes the distance and clinches up with Sheldon, looking for a takedown. Kitsune pushes Sheldon against the cage but Sheldon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sheldon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitsune tries to work over Sheldon's front leg with a kick but Sheldon checks it.
Kitsune's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kitsune's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Kitsune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheldon leaves Kitsune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kitsune is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheldon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momoshiro Kitsune.
Sheldon swings for the body but Kitsune moves out of range.
Sheldon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Kitsune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kitsune throws a combination that misses
and Sheldon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitsune misses with a combination
enabling Sheldon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheldon is fending him off so far but Kitsune persists. Nope, Sheldon circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheldon scores with a jab.
Kitsune throws a poor cross that misses
and Sheldon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsune is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheldon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheldon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheldon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kitsune. Kitsune gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitsune looks to throw the jab but Sheldon is out of range.
Kitsune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dontae Sheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheldon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Sheldon lands.
Kitsune throws a series of punches but Sheldon avoids them all with ease.
Kitsune checks a leg kick.
Sheldon moves forwards but Kitsune connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune darts in looking for a takedown but Sheldon gets double underhooks and turns Kitsune into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheldon misses the target.
Kitsune ducks right into an uppercut from Sheldon.
Sheldon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sheldon catches Kitsune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kitsune with a poor takedown
and Sheldon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheldon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheldon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kitsune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kitsune looks winded!
Kitsune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sheldon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitsune dives in and grabs Sheldon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheldon pushes down on Kitsune's head and hops out.
Kitsune needs to keep his hands up - Sheldon had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Kitsune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kitsune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kitsune is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheldon, right into the meat.
Kitsune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon dips to his left and cracks Kitsune with an uppercut!
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Kitsune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sheldon lands with a good body shot.
Sheldon connects with a looping right hand.
Sheldon scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Sheldon.
Sheldon lands a nice hook to Kitsune's body. Kitsune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitsune shoots in looking for a takedown but Sheldon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kitsune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sheldon throws a low kick but Kitsune avoids it.
Sheldon throws a wild body kick that Kitsune sees coming a mile off.
Sheldon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheldon, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dontae Sheldon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kitsune misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Sheldon.
Kitsune misses with a takedown
and Sheldon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsune fails with the takedown
letting Sheldon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sheldon!
Kitsune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sheldon. Sheldon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kitsune fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sheldon to the ground. Kitsune is now in Sheldon's guard.
Kitsune trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheldon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Sheldon keeps moving.
Kitsune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldon pulls Kitsune in close to prevent any damage.
Kitsune slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kitsune throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitsune ducks right into an uppercut from Sheldon.
Kitsune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheldon throws out the jab.
No luck for Kitsune with that takedown attempt.
Sheldon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momoshiro Kitsune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kitsune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sheldon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheldon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sheldon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitsune. Kitsune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheldon connects with the punch.
Kitsune fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheldon but Sheldon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kitsune takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitsune throws a leg kick
and Kitsune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheldon scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune misses with a takedown
and Kitsune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitsune is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheldon finish him?
Sheldon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsune can do to turn this around?
Kitsune is breathing heavily.
Kitsune takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kitsune shoots and misses
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheldon drops Kitsune with a huge uppercut! Kitsune drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sheldon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dontae Sheldon!
During a confident post fight interview, Dontae Sheldon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jameson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
154 lbs
22 - 14 - 1 |
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29
151 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat misses with a low kick.
Jameson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jameson throws a leg kick but Lickertwat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lickertwat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jameson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jameson throws a front kick aimed at Lickertwat's knee but Lickertwat avoids it well.
Lickertwat checks a low kick from Jameson.
A slow jab from Lickertwat misses its intended target.
Lickertwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lickertwat blocks the body kick.
Lickertwat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jameson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lickertwat scrambles back to his feet.
Jameson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lickertwat takes a swing at Jameson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jameson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lickertwat.
Jameson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lickertwat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jameson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lickertwat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lickertwat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lickertwat feinted with a counter takedown.
Lickertwat has a takedown stuffed.
Lickertwat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jameson.
AL Lickertwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson misses with a leg kick.
Jameson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jameson.
Jameson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lickertwat shoots in but Jameson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lickertwat stuns Jameson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jameson thumps Lickertwat with a low kick.
Lickertwat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lickertwat tests Jameson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jameson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lickertwat blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lickertwat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameson at a distance.
Jameson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson looks for the body kick but Lickertwat saw that one coming.
Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
Jameson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lickertwat is looking to chop away at Jameson's legs.
Jameson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jameson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lickertwat throws a right hand that Jameson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jameson also avoids with ease.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat scores with a spinning back kick!
Jameson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lickertwat shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AL Lickertwat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jameson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jameson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jameson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jameson feints a jab promting Lickertwat to slip. Jameson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lickertwat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lickertwat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Lickertwat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lickertwat slips a straight right by Jameson.
Lickertwat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jameson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jameson wants to slow Lickertwat down by chopping away at his legs.
Jameson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Jameson misses.
Jameson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lickertwat lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jameson throws a head kick but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat moves out of range as Jameson throws a body kick.
Jameson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lickertwat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lickertwat throws a hook but Jameson avoids it easily.
And Jameson responds with a good body kick, but Lickertwat manages to step out the way in time.
Lickertwat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lickertwat throws a shot from downtown. Jameson moves away and avoids it.
Jameson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lickertwat attempts a counter takedown but Jameson avoids it well and moves away.
Lickertwat lands a lovely overhand right.
Lickertwat drives through with a takedown into Jameson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lickertwat throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lickertwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jameson.
Jameson flicks out a counter leg kick but Lickertwat steps away.
Lickertwat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson.
Lickertwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jameson.
Despite the aggression on Jameson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jameson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lickertwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jameson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lickertwat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lickertwat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Jameson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lickertwat feinted with a counter takedown.
Lickertwat looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lickertwat misses.
Lickertwat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jameson feints a counter leg kick.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.
Lickertwat tries to counter with a takedown but Jameson is quick to defend against it.
Lickertwat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
Lickertwat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lickertwat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jameson counters with a good low kick that Lickertwat was not able to check.
AL Lickertwat is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat tries to bum rush Jameson with a series of wild strikes but Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jameson did well to prevent Lickertwat getting side control.
Jameson is looking to escape.
Lickertwat is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jameson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat with the ground and pound but Jameson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants to stand and escape but Lickertwat is having none of it.
Lickertwat scoring with some ground and pound.
Lickertwat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lickertwat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lickertwat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lickertwat counters with a single leg into guard. Jameson didn't expect that.
Lickertwat prevents Jameson from getting back to his feet.
Lickertwat is looking to work some ground and pound but Jameson has wrist control.
Jameson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lickertwat.
Jameson wants to stand up but Lickertwat is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lickertwat content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jameson wants to control the position but Lickertwat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lickertwat is stalling here. Jameson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lickertwat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jameson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lickertwat is looking for a sweep.
AL Lickertwat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jameson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lickertwat has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Lickertwat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jameson.
Jameson cracks the inside of Lickertwat's front leg.
Jameson wants to slow Lickertwat down by chopping away at his legs.
Lickertwat ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Jameson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lickertwat throws a leg kick but Jameson moved away.
Jameson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lickertwat lands a two punch combo.
Lickertwat cracks Jameson with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jameson wants it to stay on the feet.
Good work by Lickertwat as he checks the leg kick.
Jameson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jameson throws a hook to the side of Lickertwat's head but Lickertwat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat throws a leg kick but Jameson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jameson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lickertwat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lickertwat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Lickertwat looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lickertwat blocks the low kick.
Jameson lands with a nice body kick.
Lickertwat misses with a hook
and Jameson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jameson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Lickertwat slips a jab from Jameson.
Lickertwat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lickertwat moves away from the strike by Jameson.
Lickertwat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jameson sprawls and moves away.
Jameson avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Jameson.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lickertwat jabs Jameson right on the nose. Jameson blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lickertwat jabs Jameson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lickertwat slips under a jab from Jameson.
Lickertwat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jameson sprawls and moves away.
Lickertwat throws a right hand that Jameson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jameson also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lickertwat checks a leg kick.
Lickertwat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson throws a hook but Lickertwat avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Lickertwat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jameson doesn't seem phased though.
Lickertwat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lickertwat showed some decent athleticism there.
Lickertwat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lickertwat is stalling here. Jameson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lickertwat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jameson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lickertwat gets back to half guard.
Lickertwat is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lickertwat trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
AL Lickertwat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lickertwat working to try and regain half guard.
Lickertwat tries to lock up and control but Jameson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jameson misses with a head shot.
Lickertwat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lickertwat 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.
Jameson raining down shots from the mount!
Lickertwat wants to hold on but Jameson pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Jameson.
Well Lickertwat 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Lickertwat!
A very excited looking AL Lickertwat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Souljah. Funkyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Itor Lamope has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Itor Lamope seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamope swivels and escapes.
Funkyama slips under a jab.
A combination from Funkyama does no damage.
Lamope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Lamope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Lamope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funkyama with the counter takedown but Lamope avoids it easily.
Lamope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funkyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lamope looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamope was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkyama.
Lamope lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Lamope's shoulder, as Lamope tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Lamope misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Funkyama. Those never looked like landing.
Itor Lamope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lamope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama throws a lazy right hand but Lamope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funkyama lands a head shot.
Lamope lands with a good body shot.
Funkyama misses with a straight right.
Lamope throws a quick counter kick to the body but Funkyama avoids it.
Funkyama lands a really nice looking cross but Lamope seems unphased.
Lamope moves out of range as Funkyama strikes.
It looked like Lamope was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lamope misses its target.
Funkyama lands with a nice combination. Lamope backs away looking to recover.
Funkyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamope misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lamope.
Lamope loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Funkyama connects with a looping right hand.
Funkyama throws out a powerful jab.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamope lands a right hook to the body.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamope manages to avoid it.
Funkyama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lamope counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamope.
Funkyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Lamope won't allow it.
Lamope wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope is working hard here to advance position.
Lamope is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back!
Funkyama wants to control his opponent's hands but Lamope gets his hands free.
Funkyama rolls, trying to escape but Lamope keeps control of the position.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Lamope manages to sink in the hooks.
Funkyama tries to break free.
Funkyama covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamope stalling away here and it's allowed Funkyama to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Lamope from controlling successfully.
Lamope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lamope lands a lovely overhand right.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama misses with a body punch
enabling Lamope to counter with a crisp jab.
Funkyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Lamope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lamope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Lamope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funkyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkyama misses the target.
Lamope lands a glancing blow to the side of Funkyama's head.
Lamope looks to land a left hand but Funkyama moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamope swats away the attempt to clinch by Funkyama.
Funkyama has his takedown stuffed
and Lamope counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama feints a jab promting Lamope to slip. Funkyama then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lamope slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Funkyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funkyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lamope moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lamope connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funkyama. Funkyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Lamope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itor Lamope is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamope tries to clinch up.
And Funkyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamope pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Funkyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lamope counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut. Lamope saw that one coming.
Lamope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama misses with a hook to the body
letting Lamope counter with a right hand.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamope's waist but Lamope gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Itor Lamope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamope dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
It looked like Lamope was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Funkyama.
Funkyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lamope misses with a hook.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
Lamope tried to counter with a leg kick but Funkyama avoided it.
Lamope works Funkyama's body with a nice hook.
Lamope throws a hook but Funkyama avoids it easily.
Lamope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Lamope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkyama moves out of range as Lamope strikes.
Lamope throws the left hand but Funkyama avoids the punch easily.
Funkyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Funkyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Lamope misses.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamope is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Lamope circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Lamope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamope defending well as Funkyama loads up on a big left hand.
Lamope throws an overhand right that lands on Funkyama's shoulder, as Funkyama tries to avoid the shot.
Funkyama swings widly with a right hand
and Lamope makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
It looked like Lamope was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Funkyama.
Lamope throws a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lamope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamope misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Some wild striking there from Funkyama.
Funkyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funkyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Lamope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkyama scores with a one two! Lamope had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Funkyama.
Good standup being displayed there by Funkyama as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itor Lamope dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funkyama clinches with his opponent.
Lamope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Lamope misses with a punch to the body.
Lamope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lamope.
Funkyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamope.
Lamope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Funkyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamope swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamope has a couple of punches blocked by Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama blocking some punches.
Lamope blocking some punches.
Funkyama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lamope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lamope throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Lamope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funkyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lamope did well to prevent Funkyama getting side control.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamope keeps working.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamope holds of for dear life.
Funkyama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lamope hang on?
Lamope is looking to get to half guard.
Funkyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lamope is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
Lamope manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Lamope, under a barage of strikes from Funkyama.
Lamope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lamope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lamope is controlling Funkyama's posture.
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.
Lamope controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
Funkyama trying to control but Lamope is working from the bottom.
Funkyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funkyama has managed to get both his arms back between Lamope's legs - danger averted.
Lamope trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mega Funkyama just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funkyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funkyama tries to bum rush Lamope with a series of wild strikes but Lamope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama throws a looping overhand right but Lamope ducks down to avoid it.
Funkyama connects with a jab.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt - Lamope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamope lands with a shot to the body.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
Funkyama tests Lamope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkyama throws a body punch but Lamope moves out of range.
Lamope slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lamope tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamope.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funkyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkyama with the counter takedown but Lamope avoids it easily.
Lamope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Funkyama misses.
Lamope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funkyama.
Lamope is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lamope throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamope digs a good body shot into Funkyama's ribs.
Lamope fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funkyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Funkyama finds it's way through Lamope's defenses.
Lamope misses with a wild body shot.
Lamope scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama loads up on a big right hand but Lamope slips the punch.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamope.
Funkyama misses with a body shot
and Funkyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Funkyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lamope connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funkyama scrambles back to his feet.
Lamope misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a body shot.
Lamope half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Funkyama with the counter takedown but Lamope avoids it easily.
Funkyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope stuns Funkyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funkyama on the side of the head.
Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamope.
Funkyama has a takedown stuffed.
Itor Lamope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
Funkyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamope slips under a jab.
Lamope feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Funkyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funkyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkyama drops his hands momentarily and Lamope takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lamope misses with a body shot.
Funkyama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lamope misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Lamope.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamope blocks a jab.
Funkyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamope.
Lamope is looking to counter punch.
Funkyama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Funkyama misses with a double jab
enabling Lamope to counter with a crisp jab.
Funkyama misses with a body shot.
It looked like Lamope was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Funkyama.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funkyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Funkyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funkyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Lamope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itor Lamope had his way with Mega Funkyama in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lamope goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lamope throws out a loose jab but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkyama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Funkyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamope seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Funkyama dives in and grabs Lamope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamope pushes down on Funkyama's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Funkyama both land. Nice combination.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamope is looking to counter punch.
Lamope slips a jab and a cross from Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamope fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Lamope.
Funkyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamope.
Funkyama misses with a looping right.
Lamope appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funkyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope misses with a hook. Funkyama ducked under it nicely.
Lamope scores with a body shot.
Lamope bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Funkyama missing with a left hand there. Lamope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funkyama.
Funkyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkyama misses with a jab to the body
and Lamope counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamope jabs Funkyama right on the nose. Funkyama blinks but takes it well.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
Lamope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Funkyama defending well as Lamope loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Funkyama misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Funkyama finds it's way through Lamope's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama walks into a left hand.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamope.
Funkyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lamope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkyama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lamope!
Funkyama tries to advance to mount but Lamope denies him.
Funkyama moves into full mount!
Funkyama prevents Lamope from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Lamope really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lamope is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama wants to finish this one by submission but Lamope is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Funkyama.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Lamope gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to control. Lamope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Funkyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lamope is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamope avoid being mounted?
Lamope wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama winds up and cracks Lamope with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama passes to side control.
Lamope can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Itor Lamope.
I think Lamope has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Itor Lamope!
Itor Lamope retains his featherweight title!
Itor Lamope thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Mancine 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hell Rose!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mancine throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Mancine lands a jab to the head.
Mancine loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose clinches with his opponent.
Mancine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mancine blocks a head kick by Rose.
Jab by Rose.
Rose defending well as Mancine loads up on a big left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Mancine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mancine throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Mancine saw that one coming.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Mancine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancine looking to pass the guard.
Mancine wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mancine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mancine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose 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.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mancine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mancine has a takedown stuffed.
Mancine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mancine scores with a nice right hand.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mancine.
Mancine keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Mancine prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mancine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Rose.
It looks like Ray Mancine has been cut.
Mancine tightens his grip and picks Rose up, before dumping him to the ground. Rose manages to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Mancine from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine preventing the sweep.
Mancine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rose is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mancine wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mancine tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mancine.
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.
Mancine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Mancine moves out of range easily.
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mancine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rose manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mancine trying to move into half guard but instead Rose has managed to sweep!
Mancine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose trying to control but Mancine is working from the bottom.
Rose trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mancine's guard.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mancine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Mancine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancine'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.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Mancine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mancine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mancine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rose is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mancine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mancine looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine stands up over Rose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mancine throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray Mancine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mancine trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mancine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mancine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose throws a poor cross that misses
and Mancine counters with a shoot takedown. Rose fights it but they end up in guard.
Mancine throws a big right hand that misses.
Rose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rose wants to advance to full mount but Mancine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mancine keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Mancine trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mancine looking to control.
Rose wants to control from the top but Mancine keeps moving.
Mancine looking for a sweep. Not yet Mancine, not yet.
Mancine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rose is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mancine's guard.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose wants to stand but Mancine is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mancine looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily.
Mancine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rose defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mancine keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Mancine wants to control but Rose passes easily into half guard.
Mancine is not content to let Rose control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Mancine regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mancine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Mancine feinted with a counter takedown.
Rose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose wants to clinch up but Mancine keeps it at a distance.
Rose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine lands a right hook to the body.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Mancine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mancine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mancine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose throws a leg kick which misses Mancine's front leg but catches the back leg as Mancine tries to avoid it.
Mancine shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mancine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mancine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mancine looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Mancine circles away.
Rose connects with a leg kick. Mancine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mancine.
Mancine misses with a jab to the body
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mancine cracks Rose with a good jab.
Rose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mancine on the side of the head.
A big left from Mancine misses.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hell Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose moves out of range of the body kick from Mancine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancine ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Mancine ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Mancine tries to move into range but Rose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mancine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose throws a body kick that misses.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Mancine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mancine tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose tries to clinch up but Mancine circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose misses with a hook. Mancine ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Mancine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose digs a good hook to Mancine's body.
Rose tries to clinch but Mancine is having none of it.
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Rose.
Mancine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mancine is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mancine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mancine is trying to work for a kimura but Rose is defending well.
Mancine trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to get to full guard but Mancine has control of the leg.
Mancine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ray Mancine did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rose tries to clinch but Mancine is having none of it.
Rose buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mancine shoots for a takedown but Rose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mancine connects with a body shot.
Mancine throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Mancine dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Mancine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mancine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hell Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mancine misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mancine.
Mancine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose tries to clinch but Mancine moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Mancine slips the punch.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mancine.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mancine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mancine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rose is trying to control the position but Mancine postures up.
Mancine passes Rose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose gets full guard.
Rose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mancine passes into half guard.
Rose is looking to get back to full guard here but Mancine has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mancine's guard! Nice work there by Rose!
Mancine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mancine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mancine controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rose turns into him and now he's in Mancine's guard.
Rose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rose wants to control from the top but Mancine keeps moving.
Rose wants to stand but Mancine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Mancine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mancine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancine had his way with Hell Rose in that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mancine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rose's guard.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mancine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Mancine working some strikes from top position.
Mancine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Mancine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine goes for a double leg but Rose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rose continues to drive forward.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mancine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rose moves into the clinch.
Mancine blocks the elbow strike.
Mancine tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rose.
Mancine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rose clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mancine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Rose's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mancine is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rose has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mancine is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rose defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancine throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rose could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is really stuck here.
Mancine is looking to control Rose but Rose is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rose avoids the strikes from Mancine.
Hell Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mancine.
Mancine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Rose has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mancine has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Rose taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mancine doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Mancine!
Ray Mancine retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ray Mancine 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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