ECFC 43 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior has chosen Ultimate Warrior Entrance as his entrance music. Yokozuna Asashoryu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Asashoryu
vs
Warrior

212 cm
29
278 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

188 cm
37
275 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warrior drops Asashoryu with a beautiful combination! Asashoryu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Warrior is looking for the KO!

It looks like Yokozuna Asashoryu has been cut.
Asashoryu avoids the head kick by Warrior.
Asashoryu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asashoryu!
Asashoryu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asashoryu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ultimate Warrior has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warrior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asashoryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ultimate Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asashoryu throws an overhand right that lands on Warrior's shoulder, as Warrior tries to avoid the shot.

Warrior clinches up with Asashoryu and pushes him back against the cage.
Warrior goes for a takedown attempt but Asashoryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asashoryu throws a right and a left that Warrior avoids nicely.

Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asashoryu, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warrior manages to break the clinch.
Asashoryu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warrior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asashoryu throws a lazy right hand but Warrior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warrior avoids the head kick by Asashoryu.
As Asashoryu backs off Warrior throws a huge counter combo but Asashoryu manages to avoid it all.

Asashoryu tries to keep at a distance but Warrior has taken the fight into the clinch.

Asashoryu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asashoryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Warrior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warrior cracks Asashoryu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Asashoryu.
Warrior darts in trying to clinch
and Asashoryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warrior swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asashoryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Asashoryu steps into range and cracks Warrior with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Warrior flops backwards and Asashoryu dives into his guard looking to finish!

Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asashoryu defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is trying to keep Asashoryu in close.
Asashoryu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.

Warrior scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Warrior slips a straight right by Asashoryu.

Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asashoryu, pushing him back against the cage.
Asashoryu is trying to break free.
Asashoryu tries to break free but Warrior pushes him back against the cage.

Warrior breaks the clinch.
Asashoryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Asashoryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warrior.
Warrior scores with a nice head shot.

Warrior takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Asashoryu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Warrior has Asashoryu pressed against the cage, preventing Asashoryu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Asashoryu holds him up against the cage and eventually Warrior drops back down to his feet.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior has Asashoryu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asashoryu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asashoryu wants to stall.
Asashoryu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Warrior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asashoryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokozuna Asashoryu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Asashoryu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Warrior darts in looking for a takedown but Asashoryu gets double underhooks and turns Warrior into the cage.
Asashoryu misses the jab.

Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asashoryu, pushing him back against the cage.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asashoryu blocks it with crossed arms.
Warrior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asashoryu's elbow.
Warrior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warrior leaning against his opponent.
Warrior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asashoryu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Warrior works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Warrior throws a strike but Asashoryu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Warrior throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Asashoryu from controlling successfully.
Warrior controls Asashoryu momentarily but Asashoryu frees himself.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.
Warrior punching to the body, from the bottom.
Asashoryu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asashoryu advances to half guard.
Asashoryu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asashoryu is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been informed that Warrior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Warrior is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Asashoryu has control of the leg.
Asashoryu is controlling the pace.
Warrior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asashoryu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asashoryu won't allow Warrior to sweep him here.
Asashoryu wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Warrior or perhaps it was just good defense by Asashoryu, which made it look bad.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior shoots for a takedown but Asashoryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asashoryu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Warrior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asashoryu is looking to counter punch.

Warrior shoots in and gets a takedown into Asashoryu's guard.
Asashoryu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warrior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asashoryu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Warrior being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior won't allow Asashoryu to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Warrior pushes Asashoryu up against the cage in a clinch.

Warrior pulls Asashoryu into guard.
Asashoryu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warrior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ultimate Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warrior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asashoryu is one step ahead there.
Warrior throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Asashoryu wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asashoryu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asashoryu is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asashoryu defends it easily.
Asashoryu won't allow Warrior to get back to his feet.
Asashoryu passes into half guard.

Asashoryu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Warrior misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Warrior connects with a right hand. Asashoryu shakes it off.
Yokozuna Asashoryu is winning the standup battle so far.

Warrior drives through and clinches with Asashoryu against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior leaning his opponent against the cage.
Warrior goes for a takedown attempt but Asashoryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Asashoryu lands a high kick to the side of Warrior's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Asashoryu dives into guard, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior pulls Asashoryu in to control the position.
Asashoryu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asashoryu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Asashoryu from controlling successfully.
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior pulls Asashoryu in close to prevent any damage.
Warrior wants to sweep but no luck.
Asashoryu tries to free his leg and advance position but Warrior is retaining full guard.
Asashoryu is looking to stand up but Warrior won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asashoryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warrior.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asashoryu's waist but Asashoryu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Asashoryu stuffs the takedown attempt from Warrior. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
Warrior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asashoryu misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asashoryu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Warrior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asashoryu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asashoryu scores with a jab. Warrior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warrior is looking to clinch but Asashoryu is avoiding it.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses
and Warrior counters with a nice uppercut.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses
and Warrior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asashoryu thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asashoryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks.
Warrior misses with a takedown
and Asashoryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yokozuna Asashoryu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asashoryu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yokozuna Asashoryu!
An out of breath Yokozuna Asashoryu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland has chosen Placebo - Running up that hill as his entrance music. James Sunderland has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rory Markman's chin.

Markman
vs
Sunderland

178 cm
37
186 lbs
25 - 24 - 0

186 cm
30
182 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sunderland or perhaps it was just good defense by Markman, which made it look bad.
Sunderland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Markman misses the target.
Sunderland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James Sunderland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunderland tries for a takedown but Markman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markman tries to counter with a takedown but Sunderland is quick to defend against it.
Rory Markman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sunderland.
Sunderland looks to clinch
and Markman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sunderland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markman avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland throws a leg kick

and Markman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markman.
Sunderland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Markman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Markman is working Sunderland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman connects with a couple of short punches.
Markman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Sunderland looking for a guillotine here but Markman defends easily.

Sunderland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Markman passes into half guard.
Markman trying to control from half guard but Sunderland is working away.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Markman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Markman pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman controlling the action here.
Markman wants to free his trapped foot but Sunderland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Markman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back.
Sunderland is trying to get back to full guard.
Markman is pressing down on Sunderland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sunderland is holding on for now.
Sunderland gets back to full guard.
Markman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Markman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Sunderland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markman trying to control but Sunderland is working from the bottom.

Markman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sunderland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markman defends it easily.
Markman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Markman lands a couple of elbows.
Sunderland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markman's guard.

Markman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunderland.
Markman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Markman is trying to control. Sunderland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markman is pressing down on Sunderland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sunderland is holding on for now.

Sunderland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markman working over Sunderland with some ground and pound. Sunderland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Markman winds up and cracks Sunderland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sunderland tries to roll over but Markman keeps him under control.
Markman winds up and cracks Sunderland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Markman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Markman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sunderland.
Markman throwing a counter right hand but Sunderland manages to avoid it.
Sunderland closes the distance but Markman moves to the side

and Markman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sunderland won't be happy with that.
Markman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunderland can do to turn this around?
Markman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sunderland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Markman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Markman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sunderland keeps working.
Sunderland tries to improve position but can't.

Markman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sunderland, who protects the arm well.
Markman working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunderland is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sunderland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Markman's best efforts.

Markman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Markman wants to pass the guard but Sunderland is defending well.
Markman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back.

Markman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sunderland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markman tries to pass to full mount but Sunderland defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sunderland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sunderland taking some punishment here, with Markman in his half guard.
Markman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Markman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Markman is pressing down on Sunderland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sunderland is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sunderland actively working from the bottom here.
Sunderland tries to roll over but Markman keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman working over Sunderland with some ground and pound. Sunderland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sunderland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Sunderland is rocked!
Markman scores with a big shot! Sunderland's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sunderland! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Markman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas comes to the cage accompanied by Bo-lieve. Pereira has chosen K5 - Lovin' Feelin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dallas
vs
Pereira

188 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
32
186 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boston Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Dallas throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boston Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
Dallas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pereira forces Dallas back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Pereira prevents Dallas from breaking the clinch.
Dallas has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pereira.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Pereira lands a left hand.

Dallas is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dallas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dallas drops to his knees and Pereira pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Pereira!
Our winner, Clint Pereira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow comes to the cage accompanied by Wicked Gil. Perry Roscrow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edward Charles Brock's chin.

Roscrow
vs
Charles Brock

190 cm
34
247 lbs
28 - 24 - 0

191 cm
39
260 lbs
25 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Roscrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscrow misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Brock jumps guard and drags Roscrow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Brock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roscrow.
Roscrow trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.

Brock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roscrow lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roscrow trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Roscrow with a nice head shot there.

Brock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Roscrow has picked Brock up and slammed him! Brock can't keep hold of the triangle and Roscrow manages to pass to side control!
Roscrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brock keeps working.
Brock tries to bench press Roscrow off him but Roscrow keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roscrow working the ground and pound but Brock is defending the strikes.
Roscrow trying to control the position but Brock is working away.
Brock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brock is staying active underneath Roscrow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brock wants to control but Roscrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roscrow is pressing down on Brock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brock is holding on for now.
Brock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roscrow.

Roscrow is looking for a kimura but Brock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roscrow to get the leverage.

Roscrow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brock sees it coming and defends easily.
Brock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brock is looking for a triangle but Roscrow pushes his legs off easily.

Brock has his foot on Roscrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roscrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Brock looking to control.
Roscrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roscrow wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.

Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roscrow defends it easily.

Brock has his foot on Roscrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roscrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Brock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brock working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roscrow scoring with some ground and pound.
Roscrow with a flurry of punches that miss.

Brock working for submissions but it's allowed Roscrow to get to half guard.

Brock is defending against the submission attempts here by Roscrow.
Brock is pressing down on Roscrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roscrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock is trying to control the position but Roscrow postures up.
Roscrow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brock wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Roscrow is now in half guard.
Brock wants to improve his position but Roscrow is controlling well.

Brock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Roscrow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roscrow.
Roscrow is looking to take a break and control but Brock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brock is in trouble now - Roscrow has advanced to mount!
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 Perry Roscrow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Roscrow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Brock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Roscrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Roscrow looking for a guillotine here but Brock defends easily.
Brock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roscrow is keeping the position for now.

Brock drops back looking for a leg! Roscrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roscrow manages to kick Brock off! Brock jumps back into Roscrow's guard.

Roscrow working for a triangle but Brock defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roscrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roscrow is keeping the position for now.
Roscrow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Perry Roscrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roscrow trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.

Brock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roscrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roscrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Brock is looking for a triangle but Roscrow pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roscrow passes into half guard.

Roscrow is working for an americana but Brock has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Roscrow was thinking about the submission.

Brock is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roscrow has his hands clasped together but Brock extends and breaks Roscrow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Brock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Charles Brock!
Edward Charles Brock opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Katebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reza Katebi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dragan Law's chin.

Law
vs
Katebi

175 cm
28
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

175 cm
29
165 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Katebi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katebi swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law is looking to clinch.
Law wants to clinch up but Katebi keeps it at a distance.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katebi's waist but Katebi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.
Katebi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragan Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law wants to clinch.
Katebi cracks the inside of Law's front leg.
Katebi connects with a jab.
Law 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.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Katebi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law looks for a takedown but Katebi sprawls well.
Katebi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katebi scoring well with a low kick there.
Law tries to bum rush Katebi with a series of wild strikes but Katebi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law misses with a looping left.
Law walks into a left hand.
Katebi throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Katebi dodges the punch combination from Law.
Katebi scores with a sloppy right hand. Law should have avoided that one.
Katebi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Katebi counters with a nice leg kick.

Law clinches with his opponent.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katebi tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Katebi manages to break the clinch.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Katebi catches Law right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katebi. Katebi obviously looking to wear him down.
Katebi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Katebi throws a big shot that misses.
Law wants to clinch up but Katebi keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Law.
Katebi thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Katebi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law moves to clinch but Katebi breaks away

and Katebi counters with a single leg into guard. Law didn't expect that.
Katebi postures up in Law's guard and throws a big left but Law blocks it.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katebi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Law keeping moving, preventing Katebi from controlling successfully.
Law trying to control the position.
Katebi looking to pass the guard.

Law throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Katebi escapes and throws Law's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Law is trying is best to control the position here.
Katebi trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katebi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law wants to sweep here but Katebi controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Katebi trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katebi is looking to work some ground and pound but Law has wrist control.
Law keeping moving, preventing Katebi from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Law, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Law wants to clinch but Katebi slips to the side
and Katebi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Katebi connects with a nice looking jab.
Katebi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Law had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Katebi circles away.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katebi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Katebi misses its intended target.
Katebi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Katebi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Katebi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.
Law tries to clinch but Katebi is having none of it.
Katebi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Katebi lands.
Law tries to clinch up but Katebi circles away and keeps his distance.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katebi slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Katebi with the counter takedown but Law avoids it easily.
Katebi lands a jab to the head.
Katebi lands a jab to Law's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katebi.
Law fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Katebi.
An inside leg kick lands from Katebi.
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katebi pinned against the cage. Katebi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katebi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katebi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Law will feel that in the morning.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Katebi circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katebi scores with a jab to the head.
Law takes one on the button.
Law takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Katebi looks for a takedown but Law sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Law - just one landing.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Law tries to clinch there but Katebi circles away.
Crunch! Katebi slams his shin into Law's torso.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katebi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katebi scores with a push kick.
Katebi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katebi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katebi scores with a nice strike.
Law tries to clinch but Katebi is having none of it.
Katebi jabs Law right on the nose. Law blinks but takes it well.

Law is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katebi sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reza Katebi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Katebi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Law is trying to defend but Katebi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law trying to control here.
Katebi lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Law quite badly. Law pulls Katebi in close trying to recover. Katebi postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Law on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Law doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reza Katebi!
Dragan Law was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger than ever, I feel sorry for the next guy i'm fighting as he'll see HELL!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don King will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Satanae
vs
King

184 cm
28
229 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

200 cm
35
281 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don King!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satanae.
King misses the shot to the body.
Satanae is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King throws a hook to the side of Satanae's head but Satanae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Satanae on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.
King works Satanae's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a right hand that Satanae ducks under and follows up with a left that Satanae also avoids with ease.
Satanae tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satanae.
Satanae darts in trying to clinch
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satanae wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Satanae has King up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Satanae.
Satanae slowing the pace effectively.
Satanae seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Satanae avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
King tries a body shot but Satanae blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae.
King tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
Satanae looking to stall.
Satanae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Satanae tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't break the clinch.
King tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Satanae backwards.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Satanae obliges.
Satanae throws an elbow but it misses.
King blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Satanae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satanae.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Satanae backwards.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Satanae blocks an uppercut.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Don King has been cut.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Satanae keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King tries to break free but Satanae pushes him back against the cage.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Satanae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Satanae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satanae just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae missing with knees to the body.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae misses with a punch to the body.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King is trying to break the clinch but Satanae has him pressed against the cage.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King dodges an elbow strike from Satanae.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don King will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

King throws a lazy right hand but Satanae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Satanae tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Satanae wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanae fails in his attempt to clinch.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King throws a series of punches but Satanae avoids them all with ease.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Satanae circles away quickly and effectively.
As King tries to get set, Satanae tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanae misses the shot to the body.
Satanae tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Satanae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Tigellinus Satanae's cut is getting worse.
King throws a shot from downtown. Satanae moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a looping left.
Satanae seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Satanae circles away quickly and effectively.
Satanae seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Satanae instigates a clinch.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Satanae takes a shot to the head.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
King is trying to break free.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Satanae.

King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Satanae moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King is trying to break free.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
King misses with some punches.
Satanae leaning against his opponent.
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satanae.
Satanae has a couple of punches blocked by King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Satanae is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
King can't break the clinch.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satanae gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from King.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Satanae lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Satanae.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Satanae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tigellinus Satanae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Satanae.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satanae.
Satanae blocks an uppercut.
Satanae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Satanae just leaning against King, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Satanae rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Satanae has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Satanae - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Satanae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Satanae.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Satanae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satanae misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has had enough of the clinch but Satanae keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Satanae.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Satanae lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Satanae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Satanae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satanae slowing the pace effectively.
King can't break the clinch.
Satanae scores a nice knee to the body.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Don King's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Satanae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satanae lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satanae keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Satanae lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Satanae takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Satanae here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satanae.
Satanae landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
King is trying to push Satanae away but Satanae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae blocking some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Satanae.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae throws a knee to the head but misses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Satanae has double underhooks.
Satanae blocking some punches.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working aggressively here.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Satanae landing knees to the head.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King tries to throw a body punch but Satanae avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Satanae keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Satanae trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Satanae into the cage.
King tries to circle away but Satanae has him pinned against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling him.
King pushes Satanae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tigellinus Satanae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Satanae.
King is trying to break free.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Satanae.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Satanae prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King tries to circle away but Satanae has him pinned against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Satanae's elbow.
King throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A body shot lands from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanae misses with some punches.
King tries to break the clinch but Satanae is controlling the position.
Don King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tigellinus Satanae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don King!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cinder Smaug has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with B A Ware's chin.

A Ware
vs
Smaug

195 cm
28
280 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

199 cm
31
253 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, B A Ware!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cinder Smaug!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Smaug misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Ware on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smaug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ware on the side of the head.
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
Smaug drops his hands momentarily and Ware takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smaug tries to clinch but Ware is having none of it.
Ware lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smaug will feel that in the morning.

Ware gets tackled into the cage by Smaug. Smaug maintains the clinch.
Ware is stalling here.
Ware pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Ware to work.
Ware fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ware struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
Smaug misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ware has Smaug pushed against the cage.
Smaug cracks Ware with a nice body shot.
Smaug tries to break free but Ware pushes him back against the cage.
Ware throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smaugs head.
Ware scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ware looking to slow down the pace here.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
Ware misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware misses with some punches.
Smaug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smaug working aggressively here.
Smaug throws a punch but it's blocked by Ware.
Ware prevents a body shot from Smaug.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Smaug.
Smaug lands a right hand.
Smaug blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smaug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smaug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
Ware tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smaug avoids it.
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
Ware content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ware creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smaug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but Ware avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage.
Smaug displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ware up against the cage.
Ware lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.

Smaug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smaug.
Smaug throws a body punch but Ware moves out of range.
Ware keeps the fight on the outside.
As Smaug tries to get set, Ware tries to push him back and clinch up but Smaug manages to avoid the attempt.
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smaug momentarily.

It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Smaug throws a leg kick
letting Ware counter with a right hand.
Smaug misses with a straight left.
Smaug tries to land a leg kick but Ware saw it coming and moves away.
Smaug throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ware defending well as Smaug loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware avoids the body shot from Smaug.
Smaug swings for the body but Ware moves out of range.
Ware moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Ware. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ware there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smaug throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Smaug blocks a head kick by Ware.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
Smaug throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cinder Smaug will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cinder Smaug's cut.
That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smaug avoids a kick to the body.
Ware takes one on the button.
Ware looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smaug misses with a hook
enabling Ware to counter with a crisp jab.
Smaug misses with a wild body shot.
Ware is looking for a counter combo.
Smaug uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
A big left from Smaug misses.
Ware looks to land a body kick but Smaug moved away.
Smaug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ware. Ware circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ware blocks a head kick by Smaug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smaug throws out a loose jab but Ware uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smaug lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smaug lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smaug tries to land a front kick but Ware steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ware on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cinder Smaug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Ware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware moves out of range of the strikes.
Ware misses with a left hand
enabling Smaug to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like B A Ware has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Smaug misses.
Smaug throws the kick towards the body but Ware avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ware. That's going to slow Smaug down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smaug. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ware fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ware throws a leg kick but Smaug moved away.
Smaug was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Smaug forces Ware back against the cage and clinches.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug throws a punch but it's blocked by Ware.
Ware lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smaug blocks an uppercut.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ware fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smaug scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ware effectively controlling the action here.
Smaug is trying to break free.
Ware scores with a shot to the side of Smaug's head.
Ware softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ware as Smaug tries to tie him up.
Cinder Smaug seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ware creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smaug's defenses.
Smaug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware tries to throw a body punch but Smaug avoids it by throwing Ware back against the cage.
Smaug blocks an uppercut.
Ware can't find room to land a body shot as Smaug controls the action.
Ware tries to stall but Smaug uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ware.
Smaug lands a nice uppercut.
Smaug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smaug throws a head punch that misses.
Ware is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smaug is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Ware.
Ware tries to stall but Smaug uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smaug lands with a light punch inside.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smaug throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Smaug breaks the clinch.
Smaug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Smaug tries to counter it with a takedown but Ware pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smaug misses the shot to the body.
Smaug keeps the fight on the outside.
Ware goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ware throws an off balance right hand
and Smaug counters with a nice uppercut.
Smaug throws a good cross that connects.
Ware tries to clinch but Smaug moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smaug buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smaug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smaug swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cinder Smaug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ware takes a swing at Smaug's ribcage but misses.
Smaug avoids the body shot from Ware.
A telegraphed right hand from Smaug misses the target.
Smaug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smaug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smaug manages to circle out of the way.

Ware gets a clinch.
Smaug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Smaug breaks from the clinch.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smaug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smaug bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smaug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smaug throws a big counter head kick but Ware avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smaug misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ware on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
Ware thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smaug misses with a looping right.
Smaug wants to clinch up but Ware keeps it at a distance.
Smaug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ware.
Ware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smaug flicks out a counter leg kick but Ware steps away.
Smaug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ware.
As Smaug tries to get set, Ware tries to push him back and clinch up but Smaug manages to avoid the attempt.
Smaug scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware misses with a combination

and Smaug counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ware! Smaug lets Ware back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Ware is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smaug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ware, pushing him back against the cage.
Smaug lands an uppercut.
Oh Ware is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ware working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
Ware seems to have got his legs back now.
Ware creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ware makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smaug blocks a body shot from Ware.
Smaug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smaug blocks an uppercut.
Smaug lands a body shot.
Ware goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ware misses with an elbow over the top.
Smaug misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smaug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smaug can't find room to land a body shot as Ware controls the action.
Ware tries to stall but Smaug uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smaug managing to block the knees to the body from Ware.
Smaug has a couple of punches blocked by Ware.
Ware slows down the pace here.

Smaug breaks the clinch.
Ware throws a solid leg kick but Smaug takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ware.
Smaug moves out of range of the body kick from Ware.
Ware thumps Smaug with a low kick.
Smaug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smaug lands with an overhand left.
Smaug fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Smaug clinches with his opponent.
Smaug is stalling here.
Smaug is trying to maintain a safe position but Ware gets an underhook and turns Smaug into the cage.
Smaug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ware lands a nice shot to the body.
Smaug blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Smaug as the two fighters clinch.
Ware blocks a body shot from Smaug.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cinder Smaug really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smaug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smaug missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smaug ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smaug throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Ware misses with a body kick.
Smaug throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Smaug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smaug tries to counter with a clinch but Ware shakes him off and moves away.

Smaug closes the distance and pushes Ware back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
Ware slows down the pace here.
Ware stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware working aggressively here.
Ware prevents a body shot from Smaug.
A short uppercut from Smaug.
Smaug misses with a body punch.
Ware wants to stall.
Smaug pushes Ware back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ware looking to stall.
Ware taking a breather.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but Ware avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Smaug.
Ware blocks an uppercut.
Ware doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ware lands a nice uppercut.
Smaug can't find room to land a body shot as Ware controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Smaug.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smaug.
Nice body punch from Smaug - that landed with a thud.
Ware lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smaug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ware is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smaug is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smaug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ware trying to stall but Smaug improves his position.
A short uppercut from Ware.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smaug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wares head.
Ware lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.
Ware working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smaug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ware leaning against his opponent.
Smaug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wares head.
Smaug working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ware.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smaug tries to break free but Ware pushes him back against the cage.
Ware stalling in the clinch but Smaug improves position.
Smaug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Smaug.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smaug misses with a punch on the inside.
Smaug lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smaug controlling the action here for a moment.
Smaug struggles to land a body shot inside as Ware controls his hands.
Ware blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smaug stalling against the cage.
Ware is trying to maintain a safe position but Smaug gets an underhook and turns Ware into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cinder Smaug dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Smaug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ware, pushing him back against the cage.
Ware working aggressively here.
Smaug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smaug misses with some punches.
Smaug working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Ware scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
Smaug digs a right hand into Ware's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ware's gas tank.
Ware prevents a body shot from Smaug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smaug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smaug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
Smaug unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ware! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Smaug is unloading with more strikes now! Ware drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cinder Smaug!
Cinder Smaug is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cinder Smaug 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior De Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

De Silva
vs
Archer

193 cm
31
216 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

188 cm
30
210 lbs
20 - 15 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aaron Archer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva is looking to clinch.
De Silva staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Archer misses.

De Silva has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
De Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer tries a body shot but De Silva blocks it.
De Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.

Archer lands a takedown into guard.
Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Archer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer is working De Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Silva looking to control.
De Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Archer is now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from De Silva'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.
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard.
De Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Silva tries to get out of the position.
Archer prevents De Silva from improving his position.
De Silva wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Archer controlling the action here.
De Silva is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Silva tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
De Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
De Silva tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer is trying to control. De Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archer looks to land a left hand but De Silva moved out of range nicely.
It looked like De Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from De Silva finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
Archer slips under a jab.
De Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer moves away from the strike by De Silva.
Archer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer lands a nice shot that snaps De Silva's head back.

Archer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Silva to the mat! De Silva manages to get full guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Silva is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
De Silva controlling Archer's posture.
Archer is in close to De Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Silva trying to control the position.
De Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
De Silva is letting Archer control him for a moment.
De Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Archer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Silva some visible discomfort.
De Silva wants to control but Archer postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Silva's legs.
De Silva is looking for a sweep.
De Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Archer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

De Silva ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
De Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Archer tries to counter it with a takedown but De Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
De Silva tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
De Silva connects with a jab.
De Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
De Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Archer moves out of range as De Silva strikes.
De Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Archer misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from De Silva misses its target.
Archer misses with a looping right.
De Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Silva catches Archer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Silva throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer scores with a jab to the body.
De Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Decent striking displayed by De Silva there.
De Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Archer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Archer seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

De Silva pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Silva backwards.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.

Archer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Silva can't fight it off and eventually Archer manages to take the fight to the floor. De Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Silva is keeping the position for now.
De Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archer on the ground.
De Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer trying to control but De Silva is working from the bottom.
De Silva trying to control the position.
Archer with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
De Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer passes De Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Archer working over De Silva with some ground and pound. De Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Silva is looking to improve his position.
De Silva gets back to full guard.
Archer forces his way into half guard.
De Silva trying to control but Archer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Silva trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer lands with a punch from half guard.
Archer wants to control but De Silva is keeping him busy.
Archer prevents De Silva from improving his position.
Archer passes to side control.
De Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Archer scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Archer 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! This is the final round!

Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer slips a straight right by De Silva.

De Silva tries to sprawl but Archer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Silva defending well though.
De Silva is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer working over De Silva with some ground and pound. De Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but De Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Silva trying to control but Archer postures up.
Archer trying to pass the guard but De Silva defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
De Silva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Archer wants to control the pace but De Silva is squirming around nicely.
De Silva can't escape the position.
De Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer controlling from mount.
Aaron Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Silva is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
De Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a nice shot to the head.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
De Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Archer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Junior De Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer raining down shots from the mount!

De Silva is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have De Silva scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Archer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Archer stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Archer!
Aaron Archer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Anderson
vs
Ciprut

185 cm
33
215 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

186 cm
34
215 lbs
20 - 14 - 2

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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Ciprut is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ciprut goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Ciprut moved out of range nicely.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Ciprut didn't see that one coming.

Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ciprut to the mat! Ciprut manages to get full guard.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson cracks Ciprut with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ciprut wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciprut has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson stops Ciprut from standing up.
Ciprut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ciprut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Anderson darts in and clinches Ciprut up against the cage.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprut prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Ciprut can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Ciprut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ciprut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ciprut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Ciprut gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ciprut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson works on Ciprut's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciprut is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Ciprut can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ciprut misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut stalling.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ciprut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprut lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Ciprut stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson presses Ciprut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ciprut avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprut pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson pushes Ciprut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Ciprut knows he should have avoided that one.
Kingsley Ciprut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ciprut. Anderson shrugs it off though.
Ciprut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ciprut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciprut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ciprut moves into the clinch.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ciprut taking a breather.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ciprut takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Anderson digs a good hook to Ciprut's body.
Ciprut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ciprut tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprut misses the target.
Ciprut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Ciprut.
Ciprut takes one to the side of the head.
Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Ciprut misses with a head kick.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciprut throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Anderson.

Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ciprut's half guard.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciprut has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson stops Ciprut from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprut is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ciprut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson tries to control but Ciprut wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Ciprut bucks and avoids them well.
Ciprut takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ciprut is trying to stand.
Anderson misses with a head shot.
Anderson breaks from Ciprut's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciprut is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Anderson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ciprut is on top in guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is working an open guard so Ciprut takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciprut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciprut.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciprut.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprut throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprut landing knees to the head.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
Ciprut misses with a knee strike.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ciprut throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Ciprut misses with the combination.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ciprut misses the shot to the body.

Anderson rushes Ciprut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Ciprut misses with the head strike.
Ciprut trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ciprut into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Ciprut.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ciprut but Ciprut pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Ciprut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingsley Ciprut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cipruts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprut can do to turn this around?

Anderson rushes Ciprut and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ciprut.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ciprut.
Ciprut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ciprut won't allow it.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Ciprut.
Ciprut blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Ciprut, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Ciprut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Austin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson avoiding damage as Ciprut throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprut scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Ciprut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Austin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ciprut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
Ciprut swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprut fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Austin Anderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

Anderson avoids the head kick by Ciprut.
Ciprut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprut.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ciprut can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Ciprut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Ciprut takes a shot to the head.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprut taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprut lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Ciprut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Ciprut is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Ciprut is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cipruts head.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ciprut misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprut wants to stall.
Anderson gets through Ciprut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprut swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ciprut.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ciprut with a knee to the head.
Ciprut is working Anderson over against the cage.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprut backwards.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciprut backwards.
Ciprut blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ciprut takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Ciprut lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ciprut lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Anderson had his way with Kingsley Ciprut in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ciprut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ciprut sprawls and moves away.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike.
Ciprut blocks an uppercut.
Ciprut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.

It looks like Austin Anderson has been cut.
Ciprut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Ciprut blocks an uppercut.
Ciprut blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Ciprut keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ciprut has double underhooks.
Ciprut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprut looking to stall.
Ciprut taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ciprut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Ciprut.
Ciprut takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Anderson clinches up with Ciprut and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson pushes Ciprut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Anderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Ciprut is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Ciprut tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Ciprut is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ciprut is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Ciprut moved away.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciprut.
Ciprut throws a body kick that misses.
Ciprut throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ciprut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciprut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ciprut stops Anderson from passing to mount.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ciprut sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kingsley Ciprut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciprut parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ciprut to escape.
Ciprut is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anderson is putting a hurting on Ciprut here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprut defending against the ground and pound.
Ciprut misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
Austin Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Austin Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
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pop
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