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CCF Midweek Mayhem 159 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gael Roman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Roman is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzalez is trying to get an arm triangle but Roman is defending well.
Roman tries to buck Gonzalez off but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Roman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Gonzalez crashes against the mat.
Gonzalez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez stands up and beckons Roman to his feet.
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.
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roman on his heels. He'll look to pass Roman's guard now, I'm sure.
Roman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonzalez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzalez lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Roman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roman defends it well.
Gonzalez is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez is taking a breather. Roman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzalez is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Roman is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Gonzalez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Roman misses.
Roman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Roman misses with the combination.
Roman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gonzalez stands and steps away. Roman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roman can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Roman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roman.
Roman throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Roman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gonzalez has gone for a leg lock! Roman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonzalez's guard.
Roman postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzalez's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Roman is having none of it.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Roman defends easily.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Roman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roman pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roman lands a nice short elbow.
Roman wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez pushes Roman off looking to stand but Roman dives back in and keeps control.
Roman seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.
Roman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roman's back!
Roman is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Gael Roman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roman sprawls and moves away.
Gonzalez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roman to the mat! Roman manages to get full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roman has escaped and now he's on top!
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roman connects with a right hand. Gonzalez shakes it off.
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roman!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez working away.
Roman defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Gonzalez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonzalez but great work by Roman.
Roman in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roman lands a couple of good shots and Gonzalez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gonzalez trying to get back to his feet but Roman is in full control for now.
Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Roman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gonzalez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to keep control of the position but Gonzalez is staying busy.
Roman is hanging on to Gonzalez's back as he tries to escape.
Roman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up.
Can Gonzalez hold on?! Roman is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Roman looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gonzalez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gonzalez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roman lands strikes to the head.
Gonzalez is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Roman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Roman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gonzalez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzalez is in Roman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Gael Roman really 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.
Roman misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez throws a big counter combination but Roman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonzalez wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez is trying to control. Roman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roman misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dante Gael Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roman enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Roman has wrist control.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Roman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Roman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez is really struggling to control Roman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roman trying to hold on to Gonzalez's head to control him but Gonzalez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzalez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Roman has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gonzalez. Oh but Roman has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gonzalez goes limp - he's gone! Roman jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dante Gael Roman!
An out of breath Dante Gael Roman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford has chosen John Legend - Who Do We Think We Are as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford tries to clinch up
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.
Crawford takes the fight into the clinch.
Malapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Malapitan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Malapitan blocks with his arms.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Malapitan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malapitan is trying to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling him.
Malapitan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malapitan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Malapitan working hard to break the clinch.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
Malapitan can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to break free but Crawford has control.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malapitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malapitan avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Malapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Malapitan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malapitan wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawford won't allow it.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crawford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malapitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Malapitan blocks with his arms.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawford.
Malapitan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawford prevents Malapitan from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malapitan.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Malapitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malapitan is trying to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling him.
Malapitan is looking to break free of the clinch but Crawford has double underhooks.
Malapitan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Malapitan tries to circle away but Crawford has him pinned against the cage.
Malapitan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malapitan working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to break free.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malapitan's efforts to push away.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawford.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Malapitan is blocking nicely.
Malapitan manages to break the clinch.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Malapitan keeps it at a distance.
Malapitan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crawford wants to clinch.
Malapitan throws a hook but Crawford avoids it easily.
Crawford wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Malapitan pushes him off.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawford wants to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawford wants to clinch.
Crawford drives through and clinches with Malapitan against the cage.
Malapitan managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Malapitan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malapitan is trying to break the clinch but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Malapitan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malapitan misses with a straight left.
Malapitan dips to his left and cracks Crawford with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Crawford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
TJ Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malapitan breaks from the clinch.
Malapitan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malapitan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malapitan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford has Malapitan pressed against the cage, preventing Malapitan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan can't break the clinch.
Malapitan tries to break free but Crawford pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malapitan is rocked!
Crawford has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Malapitan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Crawford, and another! Malapitan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). TJ Crawford!
After the fight, TJ Crawford was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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214 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur.
MacArthur throws a low kick but Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Cheshire blocks a head kick by MacArthur.
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks it.
A short right from Cheshire on the inside.
MacArthur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that MacArthur shrugs off.
MacArthur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacArthur working hard to break the clinch.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch but Cheshire keeps him there for the moment.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
MacArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur wants to land a leg kick but Cheshire is out of range.
Cheshire ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire moves into the clinch.
Cheshire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacArthur's efforts to push away.
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur.
MacArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheshire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cheshire on the side of the head.
MacArthur blocks the body kick.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and MacArthur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Douglas MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur throws a hook but Cheshire avoids it easily.
MacArthur throws a hook but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Cheshire blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire scores with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from MacArthur misses.
Douglas MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur throws a nice looking combination but Cheshire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheshire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cheshire under the eye.
Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheshire won't allow it.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur can't break the clinch.
MacArthur has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheshire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacArthur can turn it around.
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from MacArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheshire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
Cheshire tries to stall but MacArthur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheshire.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacArthur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cheshire's defenses.
MacArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur misses the target.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
MacArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a straight right.
MacArthur misses with a combination
and Cheshire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cheshire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheshire controls the pace.
MacArthur wants to get back to his feet but Cheshire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Cheshire controlling him for the moment.
Cheshire stays in close to MacArthur's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas MacArthur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cheshire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
MacArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cheshire clinches.
MacArthur managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire misses with the head strike.
MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheshire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheshire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur lands a knee to the body.
MacArthur prevents a body shot from Cheshire.
MacArthur wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but MacArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Cheshire shakes it off.
MacArthur misses with a looping left.
MacArthur moves out of range as Cheshire throws a body kick.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacArthur moves out of range as Cheshire throws a body kick.
MacArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Douglas MacArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheshire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur is looking to escape.
MacArthur tries to roll over but Cheshire keeps him under control.
Cheshire throwing shots but MacArthur is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cheshire is controlling the pace.
Cheshire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacArthur for as long as he can get away with.
Cheshire prevents MacArthur from improving his position.
Cheshire trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur pushes Cheshire off looking to stand but Cheshire dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cheshire or perhaps it was just good defense by MacArthur, which made it look bad.
Cheshire defending well as MacArthur loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacArthur throws a shot from downtown. Cheshire moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur throws a hook to the side of Cheshire's head but Cheshire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheshire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacArthur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cheshire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from MacArthur - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling him.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch but Cheshire keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
Cheshire blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire is trying to stall.
MacArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheshire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacArthur.
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 Benji Cheshire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacArthur looks to land a combination but Cheshire avoids it well.
Cheshire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cheshire scrambles back to his feet.
MacArthur stuffs the takedown attempt from Cheshire. Cheshire gets slowly back to his feet.
MacArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cheshire wants to clinch
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur connects with a right hand. Cheshire shakes it off.
Cheshire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur.
Cheshire throws a counter high kick but MacArthur was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but MacArthur is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Cheshire looks for a takedown but MacArthur sprawls well.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur throws the left hand but Cheshire avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur.
MacArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur throws a combination. Cheshire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
MacArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cheshire blocks it with crossed arms.
MacArthur wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacArthur creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cheshire prevents MacArthur from breaking the clinch.
Cheshire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheshire wants to stall.
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheshire closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur looks to land a combination. Cheshire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacArthur did well to prevent Cheshire getting side control.
Benji Cheshire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheshire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacArthur looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cheshire controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacArthur is trying to control but can't.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.
Cheshire trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacArthur throws a nice looking combination but Cheshire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas MacArthur really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cheshire dodges the punch combination from MacArthur.
Cheshire feinted with a counter takedown.
Cheshire closes the distance and pushes MacArthur back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
MacArthur throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but MacArthur improves position.
MacArthur breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur misses with an uppercut. Cheshire saw that one coming.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacArthur throws a right and a left that Cheshire avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur throws a counter combo.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cheshire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
MacArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheshire moves away.
Cheshire clinches.
MacArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheshire won't allow it.
MacArthur breaks the clinch.
Cheshire drives through and clinches with MacArthur against the cage.
MacArthur is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
Cheshire lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
Cheshire tries to land knees in the clinch but MacArthur avoids the damage to the body.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Douglas MacArthur has been cut.
MacArthur tries to stall but Cheshire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacArthur tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
Cheshire lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but MacArthur improves position.
Cheshire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheshire is stalling here.
Cheshire scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur's head.
MacArthur is rocked!
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheshire finish him?
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
Cheshire swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cheshire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire looking to throw knees to the head but MacArthur is blocking nicely.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire misses with a knee strike.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
MacArthur avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling him.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
MacArthur wants to break free but Cheshire has control.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
MacArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheshire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacArthur blocks it with crossed arms.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheshire prevents MacArthur from breaking the clinch.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to break free.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on MacArthur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cheshire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
MacArthur tries to break free but Cheshire pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacArthur's brow.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur.
MacArthur blocks an elbow strike.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheshire.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cheshire fails to land.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
MacArthur avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacArthur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire had his way with Douglas MacArthur in that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas MacArthur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacArthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Douglas MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacArthur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheshires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur throws a front kick aimed at Cheshire's knee but Cheshire avoids it well.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but MacArthur is avoiding it.
A jab from MacArthur does it's job there.
MacArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheshire should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheshire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur.
Cheshire slips a straight right by MacArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur seems to have recovered his senses.
MacArthur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheshire back to the cage. MacArthur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from MacArthur does no damage.
MacArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Good exchange - MacArthur coming out on top.
MacArthur misses with a hook.
MacArthur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cheshire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
MacArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but MacArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
MacArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Cheshire seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but MacArthur keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cheshire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur tests Cheshire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheshire tries to clinch but MacArthur is having none of it.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from MacArthur.
Cheshire blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur pushes him off.
Cheshire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cheshire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cheshire tries to clinch but MacArthur is having none of it.
MacArthur throws out a loose jab but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheshire slips under a jab from MacArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheshire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur throws out a loose jab but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacArthur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Douglas MacArthur!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Douglas MacArthur!
Douglas MacArthur wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Douglas MacArthur made sure he mentioned Global Empire MMA Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch comes to the cage accompanied by No Sleep Till Brooklyn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Yauch misses.
Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Yauch saw that one coming.
Yauch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Yauch misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yauch lands an overhand right.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Yauch is out of range.
Jacobs has managed to clinch.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yauch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Jacobs throws a leg kick
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Yauch counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch misses with a double jab.
Jacobs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Yauch avoids them all with ease.
Jacobs moves to clinch but Yauch breaks away
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobs misses with a jab to the body
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yauch missing with a left hand there. Jacobs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yauch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peter Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs wants to clinch but Yauch slips to the side
enabling Yauch to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yauch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Yauch breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Yauch to counter with a crisp jab.
Yauch lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs wants to clinch
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yauch was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs tries to clinch up
and Yauch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yauch takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Yauch circles away.
It looked like Yauch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to clinch
and Yauch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yauch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Yauch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Yauch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Yauch has the dominant position.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Yauch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs works Yauch's body with a nice hook.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Yauch is just out of range.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yauch throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yauch throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jacobs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs tries to clinch there but Yauch circles away.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yauch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Yauch against the cage.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yauch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yauch circles away quickly and effectively.
Yauch looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Yauch misses with a wild combination.
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 Adam Yauch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam Yauch is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
Jacobs wants to clinch
and Yauch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs tries to clinch
and Yauch counters with a three punch combo that has Jacobs backing up. Jacobs nods at Yauch to acknowledge the strikes.
Jacobs closes the distance but Yauch moves to the side
and Yauch counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Yauch has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jacobs throws an elbow but misses.
Yauch taking a breather.
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yauch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Yauch. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Yauch counter with a right hand.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Yauch keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jacobs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yauch checks the leg kick.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a right hand
and Yauch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs tries to clinch up
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Yauch's corner calls for a 1-2. Yauch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yauch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Despite the aggression on Jacobs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yauch takes a shot to the head.
Yauch is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacobs has double underhooks.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Yauch misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Yauch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacobs! But no joy.
Yauch lands a jab to Jacobs's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws out a leg kick but Yauch moves out of range and Jacobs only half commits.
Yauch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Jacobs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yauch doesn't seem phased though.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yauch pulls guard.
Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yauch is working an open guard so Jacobs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yauch walks into a straight right hand from Jacobs.
Yauch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Yauch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Yauch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs wants to clinch
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Yauch.
Yauch cracks Jacobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Adam Yauch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs darts in and clinches Yauch up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacobs looking to throw knees to the head but Yauch is blocking nicely.
Jacobs looking to throw knees to the head but Yauch is blocking nicely.
Yauch can't get the takedown.
Yauch manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs slips a jab from Yauch.
Jacobs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Adam Yauch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacobs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yauch 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.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Yauch counter with a right hand.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.
Yauch is looking to counter punch.
Jacobs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yauch moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Yauch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Yauch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yauch avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Yauch jabs at Jacobs's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yauch takes one to the side of the head.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Yauch ducked under it nicely.
Yauch avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yauch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yauch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs clinches.
Peter Jacobs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yauch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacobs lands an elbow inside that Yauch shrugs off.
Jacobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Yauch controls his hands.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jacobs.
Yauch wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yauch prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Yauch blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
Yauch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jacobs to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Yauch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yauch managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobs.
Yauch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yauch is looking to control Jacobs's arms but Jacobs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yauch has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jacobs.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs lands a jab.
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!
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yauch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a leg kick
and Yauch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs closes the distance but Yauch moves to the side
and Yauch counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Yauch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yauch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch slips under a jab.
Yauch misses with a straight left.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Yauch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yauch is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacobs has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Yauch blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Yauch is controlling him.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Yauch misses the target.
Yauch misses with a looping left.
Jacobs throws a solid leg kick but Yauch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the body
and Yauch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Yauch's body. Yauch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yauch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobs momentarily.
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yauch throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Yauch moves away and avoids it.
Yauch throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Yauch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Yauch misses.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Yauch misses the jab.
Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully.
Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Yauch moves out of range.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Yauch avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yauch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Yauch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yauch slips a jab from Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs jabs at Yauch's body.
Jacobs tries to clinch
and Yauch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yauch digs a good body shot into Jacobs's ribs.
Jacobs lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yauch counters with a nice body shot.
Jacobs throws a hook but Yauch avoids it easily.
Yauch is looking to counter punch.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yauch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs pushes Yauch up against the cage in a clinch.
Yauch has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yauch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yauch wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs wants to get up but he can't break Yauch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jacobs trying to control but Yauch is working from the bottom.
Yauch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yauch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands an elbow inside.
Jacobs tries to break free but Yauch pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs trying to land knees to the body.
Yauch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yauch slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Yauch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
It looked like Yauch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacobs.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand
and Yauch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yauch takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Yauch counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Yauch circles away and keeps his distance.
Yauch lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Yauch misses its intended target.
Jacobs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yauch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yauch misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Yauch misses.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yauch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adam Yauch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yauch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobs misses with a hook
and Yauch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yauch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yauch finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacobs's head.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws a jab when Yauch was well out of range.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yauch finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacobs's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yauch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yauch swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Yauch is avoiding it.
Yauch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yauch takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Yauch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yauch.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yauch misses the target.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
Jacobs walks into a left hand.
Yauch catches Jacobs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yauch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yauch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Yauch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Yauch counter with a right hand.
Jacobs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yauch circles away quickly and effectively.
Yauch misses with a straight right.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Yauch moves away
and Yauch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yauch blocks a jab.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Yauch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Yauch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Yauch.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Yauch avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yauch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Yauch.
An attempted straight right counter from Yauch misses the target.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
Yauch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Yauch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Yauch.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.
Yauch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Yauch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yauch.
Nice defenses there by Yauch.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Yauch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yauch 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Adam Yauch!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Adam Yauch!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Adam Yauch!
Adam Yauch wins by unanimous decision!
Adam Yauch gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stojan Milanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer Christian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stojan Milanovic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stojan Milanovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian misses with a body kick.
Milanovic misses with a hook. Christian ducked under it nicely.
Milanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christian.
Milanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milanovic tests Christian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Milanovic.
Christian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Christian.
Milanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christian's hands.
Christian lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milanovic looks to land a right hand but Christian moved out of range.
Christian is looking to counter with head kicks.
Christian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) in the buildup to the fight.
Christian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Milanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Christian.
Christian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
A big left from Milanovic misses.
Christian throwing a counter right hand but Milanovic manages to avoid it.
Christian throws a head kick that misses.
Milanovic clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Milanovic.
Milanovic breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Milanovic.
Christian ducks right into an uppercut from Milanovic.
Christian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milanovic closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing Milanovic back against the cage.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian manages to break the clinch.
Milanovic misses with a head kick.
Christian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Milanovic throws a jab when Christian was well out of range.
Milanovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Milanovic ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Nice uppercut lands for Christian. That snapped Milanovic's head back.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Milanovic lands a head kick. Christian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milanovic ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Christian blocks a head kick by Milanovic.
Milanovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Christian wants to clinch up but Milanovic keeps it at a distance.
Milanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milanovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christian.
Milanovic drives through and clinches with Christian against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milanovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christian is defending well.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Milanovic.
Milanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Christian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic working aggressively here.
Milanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christian is looking to break free of the clinch but Milanovic has double underhooks.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but Milanovic has the dominant position.
Milanovic digs a right hand into Christian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christian's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milanovic.
Christian blocking some punches.
Milanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stojan Milanovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Milanovic misses the target.
Milanovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christian moves into the clinch.
Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christian.
Christian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stojan Milanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milanovic sizes up Christian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Milanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christian as he jumps to the side.
Milanovic manages to break the clinch.
Christian throws a leg kick which misses Milanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Milanovic tries to avoid it.
Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milanovic shoots in for a takedown but Christian shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christian momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian clinches up with Milanovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Christian breaks the clinch.
Milanovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Christian wants to stand but Milanovic is controlling the position.
Milanovic throws an elbow that misses. Christian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Milanovic's guard. Nice move by Christian!
Milanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Milanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Milanovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice straight punches there by Milanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Milanovic.
Milanovic throws a right hand that Christian ducks under and follows up with a left that Christian also avoids with ease.
Christian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Christian.
Milanovic has Christian up against the cage in a clinch.
Milanovic tries to stall but Christian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Milanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christian can't break the clinch.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but Milanovic has the dominant position.
Christian blocks an uppercut.
Stojan Milanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milanovic trying to stall but Christian improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milanovic.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Milanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Christian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Milanovic.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Milanovic keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian wants to get back to striking at distance but Milanovic won't allow it.
Milanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milanovic working aggressively here.
Milanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic has Christian pressed against the cage, preventing Christian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milanovic stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stojan Milanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Christian tries to clinch but Milanovic is having none of it.
And Milanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Christian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Christian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christian.
Milanovic shoots in and drives through. Christian sprawls well.
Christian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Milanovic misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milanovic moves out of range as Christian throws a body kick.
Milanovic goes for a double leg but Christian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christian continues to drive forward.
Christian tries to keep at a distance but Milanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milanovic.
Milanovic tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
Christian blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christian is trying to push Milanovic away but Milanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christian breaks from the clinch.
Christian scores with a sloppy right hand. Milanovic should have avoided that one.
Milanovic throws a leg kick but Christian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christian forces Milanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milanovic presses Christian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milanovic working aggressively here.
Christian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Milanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic misses with the head strike.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Christian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christian can't break the clinch.
Christian tries to circle away but Milanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Milanovic is controlling him.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milanovic lands with a right to the head.
Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milanovic wants to clinch up but Christian keeps it at a distance.
Milanovic connects with a right hand. Christian shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milanovic.
Christian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Milanovic throws a lazy right hand but Christian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Christian lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Milanovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christian sprawls well initially but Milanovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Milanovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Milanovic trying to control the action but Christian is working from the bottom.
Milanovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Milanovic wants to control but Christian is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Milanovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christian breaks the clinch.
Milanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christian misses with a head kick.
Christian stuffs the takedown.
Christian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milanovic darts in looking for a takedown but Christian gets double underhooks and turns Milanovic into the cage.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Milanovic.
A jab from Milanovic misses.
Christian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Milanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stojan Milanovic really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Christian.
Christian fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Milanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Christian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christian misses with a body kick.
Milanovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Milanovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Milanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milanovic pushes down on Christian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milanovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Christian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christian wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Milanovic.
Milanovic stops Christian from getting back to his feet.
Stojan Milanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Milanovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christian's head.
Milanovic stops Christian from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Milanovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milanovic thows a huge punch but Christian dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stojan Milanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christian tries a head kick but it misses.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milanovic is looking to clinch but Christian is avoiding it.
A cross from Milanovic lands.
Milanovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Milanovic loads up on a big right hand but Christian slips the punch.
Christian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Milanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Christian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milanovic lands with a right hand.
Christian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milanovic is looking to clinch but Christian is avoiding it.
Milanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic slips under a jab.
Milanovic with a hook.
Christian tries a head kick but it misses.
Milanovic connects with a right hand. Christian shakes it off.
Milanovic blocks a head kick by Christian.
A big left from Milanovic misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Milanovic misses the target.
Christian throws a counter high kick but Milanovic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Milanovic lunges at Christian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christian's hand.
Milanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Milanovic thows a body kick. Christian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Milanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Milanovic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christian!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christian keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Milanovic crashes against the mat.
Christian wants to get back to his feet but Milanovic drags him back down.
Milanovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milanovic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Christian works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Christian is trying to stand back up but Milanovic is controlling him
Milanovic throwing shots but Christian is blocking nicely.
Milanovic wants to take a breather but Christian is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stojan Milanovic dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Milanovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Milanovic - just one landing.
Milanovic pushes Christian up against the cage in a clinch.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milanovic has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Milanovic on the inside.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Milanovic is controlling him.
Christian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milanovic throws a shot from downtown. Christian moves away and avoids it.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Milanovic.
Milanovic tries to clinch but Christian is having none of it.
Christian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Milanovic misses the target.
Jab by Milanovic.
Milanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Milanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Milanovic misses.
Christian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milanovic clinches up with Christian and pushes him back against the cage.
Milanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
Well,Christian is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Christian gets underhooks to prevent Milanovic's takedown attempt.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic digs a right hand into Christian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christian's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic is pushing Christian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Christian wants to break free but Milanovic has control.
Milanovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Archer Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Milanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Milanovic works the jab nicely.
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and Milanovic moves out of range easily.
Christian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Milanovic clinches.
Christian breaks from the clinch.
Milanovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christian's head.
Christian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Archer Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milanovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christian blocks a head kick by Milanovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stojan Milanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Milanovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Stojan Milanovic!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Stojan Milanovic!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Stojan Milanovic!
Stojan Milanovic wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Stojan Milanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Archer Christian had this to say: 'My God! The fight is rigged! The judges are racist! The referee is owned by the Canadian Mafia! Outrage! Scandal!!! I hate you all!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Caveman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caveman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Captain Caveman Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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35
165 lbs
29 - 22 - 0 |
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32
175 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Captain Caveman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Caveman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrow checks a leg kick.
Morrow blocks a head kick by Caveman.
Caveman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caveman blocks the body kick.
Morrow takes a swing at Caveman's ribcage but misses.
Morrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caveman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrow.
Caveman connects with a right hand. Morrow shakes it off.
Caveman ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Caveman wants to counter with a clinch but Morrow pushes him away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caveman.
Caveman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrow counters with a solid body kick.
Caveman avoids the body shot from Morrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caveman closes the distance but Morrow moves to the side
and Morrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caveman moves into the clinch.
Morrow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
Morrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caveman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morrow's efforts to push away.
Morrow has Caveman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caveman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morrow lands a shot to the body.
Caveman has Morrow pressed against the cage, preventing Morrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Caveman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Caveman has double underhooks.
Morrow is trying to break free.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Caveman cracks Morrow with an open hand slap.
Caveman drives through and clinches with Morrow against the cage.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Caveman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrow.
Caveman stalls.
Caveman misses with an elbow over the top.
Morrow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch but Caveman keeps him there for the moment.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Morrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow loads up on a big right hand but Caveman slips the punch.
Caveman tries to clinch up but Morrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caveman.
Caveman tries to score with a low kick but Morrow moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Caveman misses its intended target.
Caveman darts in and clinches Morrow up against the cage.
Morrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caveman has Morrow pressed against the cage, preventing Morrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morrow breaks the clinch.
Morrow scores with a jab to the head.
Caveman throws a push kick but Morrow slaps the foot to one side.
Morrow misses with a leg kick.
Caveman throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Morrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow moves out of range as Caveman throws a body kick.
Caveman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Caveman. Morrow shrugs it off though.
Morrow gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Caveman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caveman.
Caveman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Caveman pushes Morrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caveman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
Morrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caveman misses with an elbow strike.
Caveman lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Trent Morrow has been cut.
Morrow managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Caveman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Morrow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Caveman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caveman lands a front kick.
Caveman wants to clinch but Morrow slips to the side
and Morrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caveman wants to clinch.
Morrow with a hook.
Caveman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caveman blocks the body kick.
Caveman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morrow.
Morrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Caveman misses.
Caveman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caveman.
Caveman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrow is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caveman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caveman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrow. Morrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrow blocks a head kick by Caveman.
A jab from Morrow misses.
Caveman tries to clinch but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morrow wants to slow Caveman down by chopping away at his legs.
Caveman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caveman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Morrow counters with a quick kick to the body but Caveman blocks it.
Morrow moves out of range of the body kick.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caveman manages to avoid it.
Caveman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Morrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caveman tries to clinch up.
Caveman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caveman has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Caveman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Caveman throws a low kick but Morrow avoids it.
Caveman throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
Morrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caveman can pounce on him.
Morrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Caveman sprawls well initially but Morrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caveman is refusing to be controlled, as Morrow sits in half guard.
Morrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caveman trying to control from the bottom.
Morrow stops Caveman from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Morrow.
Caveman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Caveman looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caveman keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Morrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrow working some strikes from top position.
Caveman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caveman wants to stand and escape but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow postures up.
Caveman pulls Morrow in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrow from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trent Morrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Caveman throws a low kick but Morrow avoids it.
Morrow moves out of range of the body kick from Caveman.
Morrow jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Caveman avoids a kick to the body.
Morrow misses with a wild body shot.
Morrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caveman lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrow's head.
Caveman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caveman blocks a leg kick.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morrow throws a hook but Caveman avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caveman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caveman tries to clinch there but Morrow circles away.
Morrow with a nice cross.
Morrow lunges at Caveman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caveman's hand.
Caveman throws a body kick that misses.
Caveman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morrow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caveman pushes Morrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrow is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trent Morrow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caveman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrow manages to avoid it.
Morrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caveman.
Caveman slips under a jab.
Caveman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Morrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrow avoids a kick to the body.
As Caveman backs away, Morrow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morrow.
Morrow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Caveman. That one must have hurt.
Jab by Morrow.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Caveman tries to clinch but Morrow is having none of it.
Morrow tries to keep at a distance but Caveman has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caveman keeps control of Morrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Caveman tries to clinch there but Morrow circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Morrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Caveman staying out of range there.
Morrow scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Caveman!
Caveman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caveman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Caveman. No joy for Morrow on that attempt.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow swings for the body but Caveman moves out of range.
Morrow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morrow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Caveman - the referee stops the clock and Morrow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Caveman. Morrow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caveman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Caveman.
Some bone on bone action there as Caveman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caveman moves away.
Caveman misses with a body shot.
Morrow wants to slow Caveman down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Morrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrow tries to counter with a takedown but Caveman is quick to defend against it.
Caveman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrow. That did some damage!
Morrow throws a push kick but Caveman slaps the foot to one side.
Morrow moves out of range of the body kick.
Caveman throws a wild body kick that Morrow sees coming a mile off.
And Morrow counters with a quick kick to the body but Caveman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caveman throws a body kick that misses.
Caveman slips a jab from Morrow.
Caveman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caveman swings for the body but Morrow moves out of range.
Caveman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrow.
Both fighters circling a little - Caveman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morrow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Caveman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morrow is in Caveman's guard.
Morrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Caveman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrow with a nice head shot there.
Morrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caveman's head.
Morrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Caveman has wrist control.
Morrow throwing strikes from guard but Caveman blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caveman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrow.
Morrow postures up in Caveman's guard and throws a big left but Caveman blocks it.
Morrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Caveman keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Caveman pulls Morrow in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Trent Morrow did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Trent Morrow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caveman throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
Caveman blocks the body kick.
Morrow looks for a takedown but Caveman sprawls well.
Caveman misses with a wild body shot.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Caveman.
Morrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Caveman is out of range and Morrow settles back down.
Caveman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caveman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caveman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow throws a low kick but Caveman moves out of range easily.
Caveman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caveman wants to clinch up but Morrow keeps it at a distance.
Caveman looks to land a body kick but Morrow moved away.
Morrow throws a head kick but Caveman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caveman moves in looking to clinch but Morrow pushes him off.
Morrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caveman closes the distance and clinches.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
Morrow dodges an elbow strike from Caveman.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
Caveman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrow is defending well for now.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch but Caveman keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morrow as Caveman tries to tie him up.
Caveman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caveman misses with an elbow over the top.
Morrow avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
Caveman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrow is defending well for now.
Caveman stalling in the clinch but Morrow improves position.
Morrow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Caveman stalling against the cage.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
Morrow managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Morrow avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caveman landing knees to the body.
Caveman throws an elbow that misses.
Morrow managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Morrow avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Morrow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morrow is trying to force a seperation but Caveman has the dominant position.
Morrow managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Morrow avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caveman.
Caveman missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch but Caveman keeps him there for the moment.
Caveman throws an elbow but it misses.
Morrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caveman pushes off an throws an elbow but Morrow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Caveman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morrow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morrow tries to break the clinch but Caveman is controlling the position.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caveman trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caveman obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Caveman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Trent Morrow's cut.
That's time! Morrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Caveman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Caveman checks the leg kick.
Caveman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caveman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrow avoids the damage to the body.
Caveman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morrow avoiding damage as Caveman throws knees to the body.
Caveman scores a nice knee to the body.
Caveman landing knees to the body.
Caveman lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow wants to break free but Caveman has control.
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.
Caveman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caveman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch but Caveman keeps him there for the moment.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrow throws a body kick that misses.
Morrow blocks a jab.
Captain Caveman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caveman moves in looking to clinch but Morrow pushes him off.
Caveman throws a head kick that Morrow semi-blocks.
Caveman moves in looking to clinch but Morrow pushes him off.
Caveman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Caveman throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow loads up on a big right hand but Caveman slips the punch.
Caveman tries to clinch up.
Caveman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrow misses with a takedown attempt - Caveman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morrow is looking to score with low kicks.
Morrow delivers a nice body kick.
Caveman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caveman blocks the body kick.
Caveman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrow.
Morrow throws a hook but Caveman avoids it easily.
Caveman doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrow circles away.
Morrow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Caveman moves out of range of the body kick from Morrow.
Caveman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a hook but Caveman blocks it.
Morrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrow thinks about countering with a body kick.
Caveman lands a nice shot that snaps Morrow's head back.
Morrow throws a leg kick but Caveman moved away.
Caveman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Morrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Caveman tries to sprawl but Morrow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Caveman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrow is fighting to break Caveman's control of his arms but Caveman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Caveman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow postures up.
Morrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Caveman seems keen to control Morrow's posture.
Caveman wants to get back to his feet but Morrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caveman has control of Morrow's left arm, preventing Morrow from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrow moves out of range as Caveman throws a body kick.
Caveman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trent Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Caveman misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Caveman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caveman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Captain Caveman!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Captain Caveman!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Captain Caveman!
Captain Caveman wins by unanimous decision!
Captain Caveman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'CAAAPTAAAIIIN CAAAAAAAAVE MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes to the cage accompanied by POWER. Brock Ferguson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Hendo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hendo. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
Hendo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hendo.
It looks like Brock Ferguson has been cut.
Hendo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Ferguson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hendo.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendo tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendo moves into the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hendo is keeping busy.
Hendo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson forces Hendo back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson wants to stall.
Hendo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hendo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendo cracks Ferguson with a nice body shot.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Hendo drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferguson blocks the elbow strike.
Hendo misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferguson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hendo misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tightens his grip and picks Hendo up, before dumping him to the ground. Hendo manages to land in guard.
Hendo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendo, not yet.
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!
Hendo looking to control but Ferguson passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferguson connects with a nice short shot to Hendo's temple.
Ferguson looks to land a strike but Hendo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hendo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ferguson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hendo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hendo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brock Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Hendo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferguson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferguson lands a body punch.
Hendo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hendo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
Hendo prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hendo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Hendo avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hendo.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hendo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson trying to control the position but instead, Hendo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferguson into the cage.
Hendo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendo backwards.
Hendo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Hendo controls the action.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
Hendo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendo lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Hendo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hendo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hendo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brock Ferguson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hendo with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hendo catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Hendo avoids nicely.
Hendo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferguson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hendo lands a nice forearm strike.
Ferguson manages to get back to half guard.
Hendo decides to return to a standing position.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Hendo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Hendo is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendo down to the mat. Hendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendo, which made it look bad.
Hendo clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Hendo lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Brock Ferguson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hendo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.
Hendo lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brock Ferguson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Hendo!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Hendo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak has chosen Sleeping with Sirens as his entrance music. Renars Stunza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renars Stunza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spishak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spishak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stunza.
Spishak connects with a looping right hand.
Stunza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spishak, pushing him back against the cage.
Stunza avoids a wild elbow strike from Spishak.
Stunza breaks the clinch.
Stunza lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
Spishak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Stunza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stunza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spishak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stunza backs up against the cage.
It looks like Renars Stunza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spishak throws a sloppy body shot
and Stunza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spishak is rocked!
Spishak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stunza.
Stunza is looking to counter punch.
Spishak is still on wobbly legs! Can Stunza finish him?
A jab from Spishak misses.
Spishak seems to have recovered his senses.
Spishak misses with a wild combination.
Stunza feinted with a counter takedown.
Stunza looks to land a combination but Spishak avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Spishak. Beautiful body shot.
Stunza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spishak.
Stunza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stunza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spishak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stunza.
Renars Stunza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stunza throws a low kick but Spishak avoids it.
Spishak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stunza tries to clinch but Spishak moves out of range.
Spishak misses with an uppercut.
Stunza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stunza misses with a hook. Spishak ducked under it nicely.
Stunza throws a leg kick but Spishak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stunza feints and then cracks Spishak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spishak down.
Renars Stunza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stunza closes the distance but Spishak moves to the side
and Spishak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stunza lands a head shot.
Stunza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stunza tried to score with a low kick but Spishak checks it.
A punch combination from Stunza misses.
Stunza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spishak misses the shot to the body.
Stunza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spishak misses with a double jab
and Stunza counters with a nice uppercut.
Spishak misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Stunza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stunza misses with a body shot.
Stunza instigates a clinch.
Spishak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spishak fails to pull guard.
Spishak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stunza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spishak working aggressively here.
Spishak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stunza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spishak breaks the clinch.
Stunza throws a jab when Spishak was well out of range.
Stunza throws the left hand but Spishak avoids the punch easily.
Spishak looks to score with a jab to the body but Stunza is just out of range.
Stunza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spishak to score with a decent uppercut.
Stunza closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stunza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spishak swats away the attempt to clinch by Stunza.
And Spishak tries to counter it with a takedown but Stunza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stunza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spishak.
Stunza connects with a jab.
Spishak thumps Stunza with a low kick.
Stunza slips a jab and a cross from Spishak.
Stunza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spishak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Spishak.
Stunza moves into the clinch successfully.
Stunza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stunza scores with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Sammy Spishak's cut even more.
Stunza wants to clinch up but Spishak keeps it at a distance.
Stunza scores with a jab to the body.
Stunza avoids the body shot from Spishak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spishak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spishak tries to clinch up but Stunza circles away and keeps his distance.
Spishak misses with a low kick.
Spishak walks into a left hand.
Stunza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stunza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spishak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spishak just misses with a punch to the body.
Spishak scoring well with a low kick there.
Stunza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spishak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stunza feinted with a counter takedown.
Stunza moves away from the strike by Spishak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stunza lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stunza. Spishak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stunza misses with a looping right.
Stunza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Spishak will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stunza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spishak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stunza has time to react.
Stunza throws a head kick that half lands.
Stunza drops his shoulder and cracks Spishak with a huge uppercut! Spishak goes down! Can Stunza finish him?
Spishak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stunza is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spishak wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stunza is now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Stunza'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.
Spishak wants to get back to full guard but Stunza has passed into side control.
Spishak looking for a sweep but Stunza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stunza controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunza looking to control but Spishak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spishak wants to control but Stunza is having none of it.
Stunza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spishak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spishak trying to control but Stunza postures up.
Spishak is looking to improve his position.
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.
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.
Spishak is trying to control but can't.
Stunza is looking to take a break and control but Spishak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spishak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stunza trying to control from half guard but Spishak is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spishak is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza wants to free his trapped foot but Spishak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stunza is thwarting Spishak's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spishak tests Stunza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spishak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stunza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stunza clinches with his opponent.
Spishak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spishak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stunza presses Spishak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stunza scores with a shoulder strike.
The cut above Sammy Spishak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stunza misses with a body punch.
Stunza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stunza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spishak scores with a sloppy right hand. Stunza should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spishak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stunza.
Stunza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stunza with a hook.
Stunza catches Spishak napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Spishak to the canvas!
Sammy Spishak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Spishak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stunza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spishak is trying to maintain the position but Stunza is very close to passing his half guard.
Spishak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stunza pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renars Stunza dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Spishak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spishak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stunza waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Spishak. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Spishak to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Spishak keeping moving, preventing Stunza from controlling successfully.
Spishak manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stunza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spishak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stunza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stunza manages to break the clinch.
Stunza tests Spishak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stunza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spishak.
Stunza throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stunza wants to control but Spishak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spishak stops Stunza from getting back to his feet.
Stunza is looking to control Spishak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stunza avoid being mounted?
Stunza is refusing to be controlled, as Spishak sits in half guard.
Spishak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stunza's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stunza defending well though.
Stunza won't allow Spishak to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stunza throws a good cross that connects.
Stunza misses with a straight left.
Spishak throws a jab but it's blocked by Stunza.
Stunza tries to close the distance and clinch but Spishak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spishak throws a poor cross that misses
and Stunza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stunza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spishak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stunza.
Stunza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spishak punishes Stunza's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stunza moves into range and clinches up with Spishak.
Stunza throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Spishak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spishak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stunza has had enough of the clinch but Spishak keeps him there for the moment.
Stunza stalling in the clinch but Spishak improves position.
Spishak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Renars Stunza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Spishak.
Spishak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stunzas head.
Spishak blocks a body shot from Stunza.
Stunza tries to circle away but Spishak has him pinned against the cage.
Stunza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spishak backwards.
Spishak is struggling to control the position.
Stunza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spishak.
Stunza blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stunza taking a breather.
Spishak works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spishak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stunza is proving hard to escape from.
Spishak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stunza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stunza is looking to stand up but Spishak isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renars Stunza did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Spishak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Renars Stunza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stunza manages to break the clinch.
Stunza misses with a looping right.
Spishak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Renars Stunza is winning the standup battle so far.
Stunza lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Stunza.
Spishak ducks under a wild hook from Stunza.
Spishak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stunza misses with a straight left.
Stunza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stunza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spishak. That did some damage!
Stunza cracks Spishak with an open hand slap.
Stunza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stunza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spishak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spishak throws a leg kick but Stunza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Spishak. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Stunza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spishak doesn't seem phased though.
Spishak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crack! A monster head kick from Stunza and Spishak falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Stunza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Renars Stunza!
Renars Stunza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worrell has chosen Feuer Frei by Rammstein as his entrance music. 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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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis misses with a combination
letting Worrell counter with a right hand.
Karkmananis looks to land a right hand but Worrell moved out of range.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worrell tries to clinch there but Karkmananis circles away.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karkmananis throws a wild body kick that Worrell sees coming a mile off.
Karkmananis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Worrell counters with a thumping low kick.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Worrell up against the cage.
Karkmananis taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worrell.
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karkmananis's elbow.
Worrell tries to land knees in the clinch but Karkmananis avoids the damage to the body.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell lands a shoulder strike.
Worrell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Worrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karkmananis's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worrell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karkmananis's efforts to push away.
Worrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karkmananis avoids it.
Worrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Worrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karkmananis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis tries to land knees in the clinch but Worrell avoids the damage to the body.
Karkmananis blocks an uppercut.
Worrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
Karkmananis tries to work over Worrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
Karkmananis managing to block the knees to the body from Worrell.
Karkmananis blocks an uppercut.
Worrell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karkmananis's efforts to push away.
Karkmananis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karkmananis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Worrell moves into the clinch.
Karkmananis blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karkmananis lands a right hand.
Karkmananis is trying to push Worrell away but Worrell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karkmananis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karkmananis's elbow.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Worrell.
Karkmananis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Worrell avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Worrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Worrell tries to clinch there but Karkmananis circles away.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Worrell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Worrell tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worrell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karkmananis blocks it well.
Worrell closes the distance and pushes Karkmananis back into the cage.
Worrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Worrell.
A short right from Karkmananis on the inside.
Worrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell throws a head punch that misses.
Karkmananis is trying to push Worrell away but Worrell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Worrell working Karkmananis over with knees to the body.
Worrell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karkmananis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karkmananis blocking some punches.
Worrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karkmananis tries to land knees in the clinch but Worrell avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell missing with knees to the body.
Karkmananis blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karkmananis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karkmananis can't find room to land a body shot as Worrell controls the action.
Worrell is working Karkmananis over against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with a body punch.
Karkmananis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karkmananis missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Worrell.
Worrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worrell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karkmananis is working Worrell over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Worrell wants to clinch up but Karkmananis keeps it at a distance.
Worrell lunges at Karkmananis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karkmananis's hand.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worrell tries to clinch there but Karkmananis circles away.
Worrell closes the distance and pushes Karkmananis back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karkmananis missing with knees to the body.
Worrell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Worrell keeps control of Karkmananis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peter Worrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karkmananis looking to slow down the pace here.
Worrell trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worrell throws a head punch that misses.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Worrell.
Karkmananis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Worrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karkmananis up against the cage.
Worrell lands an uppercut.
Worrell is looking to control Karkmananis's arms but Karkmananis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Worrell has his back to the cage.
Karkmananis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worrell.
Karkmananis tries to land knees in the clinch but Worrell avoids the damage to the body.
Worrell has a couple of punches blocked by Karkmananis.
Worrell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karkmananis's efforts to push away.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis blocks an uppercut.
Worrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karkmananis.
Worrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
Karkmananis avoiding damage as Worrell throws knees to the body.
Worrell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karkmananis or not.
Karkmananis can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Karkmananis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Worrell as Karkmananis tries to tie him up.
Karkmananis wants to break free but Worrell has control.
Worrell has Karkmananis pressed against the cage.
Worrell trying to stall but Karkmananis improves his position.
Karkmananis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karkmananis blocking some punches.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis is looking to control Worrell's arms but Worrell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Karkmananis scores with a shoulder strike.
Worrell prevents a body shot from Karkmananis.
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!
Worrell leaning against his opponent.
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worrell lands with a light punch inside.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Worrell, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Karkmananis lands but Worrell takes it in his stride.
It looks like Peter Worrell has been cut.
Worrell moves into the clinch.
Karkmananis has had enough of the clinch but Worrell keeps him there for the moment.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worrell's elbow.
Worrell trying to control the position but instead, Karkmananis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worrell into the cage.
Worrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Karkmananis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worrell wants to stall.
Karkmananis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karkmananis wants to get back to striking at distance but Worrell won't allow it.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Worrell pushes Karkmananis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worrell just leaning against Karkmananis, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Worrell tries a body shot but Karkmananis blocks it.
Karkmananis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karkmananis tries to work over Worrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Karkmananis.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
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!
Karkmananis misses with a wild combination.
Karkmananis misses with a shot to the body
and Karkmananis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Worrell has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Worrell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worrell.
Karkmananis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karkmananis lands with a right hand.
Karkmananis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karkmananis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nicolas Karkmananis is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Karkmananis both land. Nice combination.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Worrell circles away and keeps his distance.
Worrell moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis working aggressively here.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worrell throws a leg kick which misses Karkmananis's front leg but catches the back leg as Karkmananis tries to avoid it.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Worrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worrell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis wants to clinch but Worrell slips to the side
and Worrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karkmananis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karkmananis throws a right and a left that Worrell avoids nicely.
Worrell pushes Karkmananis up against the cage in a clinch.
Worrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karkmananis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worrell managing to block the knees to the body from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is looking to break free of the clinch but Worrell has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Worrell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Worrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karkmananis's elbow.
Karkmananis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Worrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Karkmananis trying to stall but Worrell improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Worrell there.
Worrell clinches with his opponent.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Worrell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Worrell takes the fight into the clinch.
Worrell has Karkmananis pushed against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Worrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Worrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worrell lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Worrell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karkmananis tries to stall but Worrell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Worrell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karkmananis or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Worrell misses with a body punch.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Karkmananis is trying to break free.
Karkmananis swings wildly with an uppercut but Worrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
Worrell looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Worrell can't find room to land a body shot as Karkmananis controls the action.
Worrell scores with a shoulder strike.
Karkmananis tries to break free but Worrell pushes him back against the cage.
Worrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karkmananis is trying to push Worrell away but Worrell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Worrell wants to stall.
Worrell lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.
Karkmananis tries to break free but Worrell pushes him back against the cage.
Worrell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karkmananis.
Worrell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karkmananis stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worrells head.
Karkmananis misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Worrell moves into the clinch.
Worrell tries a body shot but Karkmananis blocks it.
Worrell stalling in the clinch but Karkmananis improves position.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis throws a leg kick but Worrell moved away.
Karkmananis clinches up against the cage.
Worrell can't find room to land a body shot as Karkmananis controls the action.
Worrell tries to stall but Karkmananis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Worrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worrell clinches with his opponent.
Worrell throws a head punch that misses.
Karkmananis pushes off an throws an elbow but Worrell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karkmananis scores with a shot to the side of Worrell's head.
Worrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis just misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis looks to land a body kick but Worrell moved away.
Karkmananis avoids the head kick by Worrell.
Worrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Karkmananis pushes Worrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Karkmananis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Karkmananis can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karkmananis.
Worrell works on Karkmananis's body with a couple of short punches.
Worrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is trying to break the clinch but Worrell is controlling him.
Worrell has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a hook that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis is looking to control Worrell's arms but Worrell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Karkmananis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Karkmananis is looking to control Worrell's arms but Worrell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Worrell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Worrell gets through Karkmananis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.
Worrell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karkmananis throws a punch but it's blocked by Worrell.
Worrell works on Karkmananis's body with a couple of short punches.
Worrell lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karkmananis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worrell is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Worrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worrell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karkmananis is defending well for now.
Worrell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karkmananis up against the cage.
Good body shot from Worrell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worrell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karkmananis throws a sloppy head kick and Worrell moves out of range easily.
Worrell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Worrell lands with an overhand left.
Worrell is looking to clinch but Karkmananis is avoiding it.
Karkmananis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Worrell.
Worrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Worrell keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Worrell circles away.
As Karkmananis backs off Worrell throws a huge counter combo but Karkmananis manages to avoid it all.
Karkmananis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Worrell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karkmananis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Worrell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karkmananis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Worrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worrell is trying to stall.
Worrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Karkmananis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Worrell clinches up with Karkmananis and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karkmananis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to break the clinch but Worrell is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
Karkmananis lands a right hand.
Worrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
Worrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Worrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.
Good body shot from Worrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worrell avoiding damage as Karkmananis throws knees to the body.
Worrell presses Karkmananis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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.
Worrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Worrell works on Karkmananis's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Worrell.
Worrell has Karkmananis pressed against the cage, preventing Karkmananis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Worrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Worrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karkmananis is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oh Karkmananis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Worrell.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
Worrell dips a shoulder and cracks Karkmananis with a mighty uppercut! Karkmananis falls back against the cage and Worrell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Karkmananis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Worrell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Worrell!
In his post fight interview, Peter Worrell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen We Can't Stop as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczerbiec avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez lands a right hook to the body.
Alfredo Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Szczerbiec's shoulder, as Szczerbiec tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Szczerbiec has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) in the buildup to the fight.
Szczerbiec defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Szczerbiec lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Szczerbiec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczerbiec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczerbiec misses with an uppercut.
Gomez lands with a hook. Szczerbiec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Szczerbiec does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Szczerbiec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Szczerbiec is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
Szczerbiec fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomez.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Szczerbiec bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczerbiec thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szczerbiec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Szczerbiec avoids it with no problem.
Gomez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczerbiec staying out of range there.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczerbiec thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Szczerbiec is out of range.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczerbiec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczerbiec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Szczerbiec moves away and avoids it.
Szczerbiec tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomez punishes Szczerbiec's body with a nice straight punch.
Szczerbiec throws a combination. Gomez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Szczerbiec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Szczerbiec saw that one coming.
Gomez swings widly with a right hand
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Szczerbiec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szczerbiec throws a combination that misses
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczerbiec throws a leg kick
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez throws a body punch but Szczerbiec moves out of range.
Szczerbiec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Szczerbiec moves out of range.
Gomez lands a jab.
Szczerbiec moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Gomez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomez scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczerbiec buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Szczerbiec's body. Szczerbiec takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczerbiec.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Szczerbiec under the eye.
Szczerbiec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Szczerbiec moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Szczerbiec is out of range.
Gomez misses with a hook
and Szczerbiec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez swings for the body but Szczerbiec moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Gomez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Szczerbiec misses with a double jab
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomez misses with a jab to the body
and Szczerbiec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez scores with a jab. Szczerbiec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Szczerbiecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Szczerbiec is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczerbiec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szczerbiec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szczerbiec throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Gomez lands.
Szczerbiec lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomez's sensitive parts.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Szczerbiec counters with a body kick that stops Gomez in his tracks momentarily.
Szczerbiec fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez scores with a sloppy right hand. Szczerbiec should have avoided that one.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Szczerbiec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Szczerbiec moved out of range.
It looked like Szczerbiec was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gomez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gomez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Szczerbiec to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez lands a right hook to the body.
Gomez jabs Szczerbiec right on the nose. Szczerbiec blinks but takes it well.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Szczerbiec slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Szczerbiec's head but Szczerbiec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczerbiec misses with a body shot.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczerbiec.
Alfredo Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczerbiec dips to his left and cracks Gomez with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Szczerbiec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Szczerbiec counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Szczerbiec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
As Gomez looks to move away, Szczerbiec throws a big counter combo bu Gomez just gets out of the way.
Szczerbiec throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Szczerbiec scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczerbiec moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Szczerbiec is predictable there
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczerbiec moves out of range of the strikes.
Patryk Szczerbiec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Szczerbiec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczerbiec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Szczerbiec moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Gomez pushes Szczerbiec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczerbiec's elbow.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczerbiec misses with a body punch.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczerbiec's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczerbiec controls his hands.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczerbiec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Szczerbiec missing with knees to the body.
Szczerbiec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Szczerbiec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Szczerbiec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez digs a right hand underneath Szczerbiec's ribcage. Szczerbiec let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szczerbiec breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczerbiec.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Szczerbiec is rocked!
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Szczerbiec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Szczerbiec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczerbiec seems to have got his legs back now.
Szczerbiec ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
As Gomez looks to move away, Szczerbiec throws a big counter combo bu Gomez just gets out of the way.
Szczerbiec pushes Gomez away with a front kick.
Szczerbiec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczerbiec.
Gomez misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczerbiec moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Gomez misses.
It looked like Szczerbiec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Szczerbiec has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczerbiec scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Szczerbiec thinks about countering with a body kick.
Szczerbiec lands a two punch combo.
Gomez misses the jab.
Szczerbiec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczerbiec avoids a punch combination nicely.
Szczerbiec needs to keep his hands up - Gomez had a free shot at his head there.
Gomez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczerbiec looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to clinch
and Szczerbiec counters with a left and a right that stings Gomez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczerbiec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomez jabs Szczerbiec to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szczerbiec works over Gomez's head and body with a nice combination.
Gomez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Gomez.
Gomez misses the jab.
Szczerbiec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez wants to clinch but Szczerbiec slips to the side
and Szczerbiec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomez thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczerbiec.
Gomez works the jab nicely.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Szczerbiec uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Szczerbiec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczerbiec fails to land with a series of punches.
Szczerbiec slips under a jab.
Szczerbiec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Szczerbiec thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Szczerbiec is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczerbiec misses the target.
Szczerbiec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szczerbiec misses with a looping left.
Gomez throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczerbiec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczerbiec appears to be looking for a big counter.
Szczerbiec ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Szczerbiec slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szczerbiec avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczerbiec counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczerbiec loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Szczerbiec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczerbiec is looking to counter punch.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
It looked like Szczerbiec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczerbiec.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alfredo Gomez just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Szczerbiec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szczerbiec throwing a counter right hand but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szczerbiec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Szczerbiec slips the punch.
Gomez misses with a double jab
enabling Szczerbiec to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczerbiec scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Szczerbiec staying out of range there.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczerbiec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczerbiec misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Szczerbiec ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szczerbiec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczerbiec loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczerbiec went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Szczerbiec fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomez in the body.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec misses with a double jab.
Szczerbiec walks into a straight right hand from Gomez.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Szczerbiec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczerbiec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec misses with a combination
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Szczerbiec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Szczerbiec blocks a jab.
Gomez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczerbiec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczerbiec misses with a wild combination.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Szczerbiec knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
That kick from Szczerbiec tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Szczerbiec is looking for a counter combo.
Gomez misses the jab.
Gomez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczerbiec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczerbiec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczerbiec lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Szczerbiec tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has Szczerbiec up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomez.
Szczerbiec blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Szczerbiec throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Gomez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczerbiec blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Szczerbiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Szczerbiec tries to stall but Gomez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szczerbiec pulls Gomez into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Gomez dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Szczerbiec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Szczerbiec.
Gomez throws a combination. Szczerbiec tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Szczerbiec throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Szczerbiec circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczerbiec throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Szczerbiec tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczerbiec slips under a jab.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczerbiec slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Szczerbiec throws a big counter combination but Gomez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Szczerbiec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez works Szczerbiec's body with a nice hook.
Szczerbiec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Szczerbiec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Szczerbiec counters with a two punch combo.
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Szczerbiec misses.
Szczerbiec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczerbiec fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomez just manages to avoid it.
Gomez tries to bum rush Szczerbiec with a series of wild strikes but Szczerbiec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szczerbiec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Szczerbiec lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomez won't want to take too many of those.
Gomez gets through Szczerbiec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczerbiec tries to circle away but Gomez has him pinned against the cage.
Gomez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczerbiec working Gomez over with knees to the body.
Gomez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Well,Szczerbiec is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Szczerbiec blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczerbiec controls his hands.
Gomez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczerbiec breaks the clinch.
Szczerbiec scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szczerbiec cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomez.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Szczerbiec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Gomez misses.
Szczerbiec appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Szczerbiec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Szczerbiec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patryk Szczerbiec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Szczerbiec takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Szczerbiec.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
Gomez misses with a body punch
and Szczerbiec counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Patryk Szczerbiec.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Alfredo Gomez!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alfredo Gomez!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alfredo Gomez!
Alfredo Gomez wins by unanimous decision!
Alfredo Gomez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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