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CTS 6 Bang Bang Baby PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Honeypott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No No (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manfred Honeypott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, No No!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honeypott as he avoids it easily.
No darts in and clinches Honeypott up against the cage.
Honeypott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from No is defended easily by Honeypott.
No misses with a takedown
and Honeypott counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfred Honeypott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No No.
No looks winded!
No swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honeypott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honeypott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before No has time to react.
No takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Honeypott lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - No can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Honeypott and No drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Honeypott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Honeypott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capital Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punishment has chosen Everybody by: Yo Gotti as his entrance music. Capital Punishment has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilbert Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Capital Punishment!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punishment shoots in for a takedown but Pettis shows good takedown defense.
A solid body kick from Punishment.
Punishment lands a head kick. Pettis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Gilbert Pettis has been cut.
Punishment tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punishment connects with a looping right hand.
Pettis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Punishment tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pettis is in Punishment's guard.
Pettis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pettis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pettis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punishment has Pettis pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pettis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Punishment not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Punishment is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pettis stays in close to Punishment's body and controls the position.
Pettis throws a big elbow that misses.
Punishment had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
Pettis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pettis trying to control but Punishment is working from the bottom.
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.
Pettis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pettis is looking to advance position but Punishment has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Punishment working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pettis tries to lock up and control but Punishment gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pettis is looking to get to half guard.
Pettis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pettis is squirming around, avoiding Punishment's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pettis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pettis tries to lock up and control but Punishment gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pettis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Punishment lands a big shot there that rocks Pettis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pettis really wants to buck Punishment off and get back to his feet.
Pettis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punishment on the ground.
Punishment is landing with some decent strikes but Pettis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gilbert Pettis's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gilbert Pettis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Capital Punishment!
After the fight, Capital Punishment was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armon Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armon Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gill.
Gill 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.
Gill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gill thumps Patrick with a low kick.
Patrick connects with a body shot.
Patrick misses with a double jab
and Gill counters with a nice leg kick.
Patrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gill throws a counter high kick but Patrick was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from Patrick is predictable there
and Gill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Patrick with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick tries to work over Gill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gill struggles to land a body shot inside as Patrick controls his hands.
Patrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patrick is defending well for now.
Gill is looking to control Patrick's arms but Patrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gill has his back to the cage.
Come on Gill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patrick avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gill throws an elbow but misses.
Patrick blocks an elbow strike from Gill.
Gill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Patrick lands an elbow just above Gill 's eye.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but Gill blocks it.
Patrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patrick can turn it around.
Nice elbow from Gill.
Patrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gill lands an elbow inside.
Patrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Patrick misses with a knee strike.
Gill tries to land knees in the clinch but Patrick avoids the damage to the body.
Gill trying to control the position but instead, Patrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gill into the cage.
Patrick lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill looking to slow down the pace here.
Patrick presses Gill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patrick misses with a knee to the head.
Patrick cracks Gill with a nice body shot.
Gill avoids the elbow strike from Patrick, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patrick or not.
Gill effectively controlling the action here.
Gill trying to control the position but instead, Patrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gill into the cage.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gill looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Patrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Gill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Gill backwards.
Patrick blocks a body shot from Gill.
Patrick looking to throw knees to the head but Gill is blocking nicely.
Patrick lands a knee to the head.
Patrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gill looking to slow down the pace here.
Patrick lands a knee to the head.
Patrick misses with a body punch.
Gill misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Patrick.
Gill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gill blocks it with crossed arms.
Patrick blocks an elbow strike.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patrick lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gill blocks a body shot from Patrick.
Patrick avoids a wild elbow strike from Gill.
Gill swings wildly with an uppercut but Patrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Patrick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick lunges at Gill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gill's hand.
Gill is rocked!
Patrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gill seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Patrick shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gill is backing up but Patrick catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gill covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Patrick Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude Patrick!
Jean Claude Patrick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes into the arena with Iron Man by Black Sabbath blaring out of the sound system. Hank Armstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mack Ua's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Ua!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ua misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
And Ua tries to counter it with a takedown but Armstrong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Ua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ua misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ua.
Armstrong's corner calls for a 1-2. Armstrong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ua is rocked!
Armstrong feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ua crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Armstrong!
A very excited looking Hank Armstrong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Tillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Fisher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jared Tillion's chin.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Tillion!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tillion.
Fisher cracks Tillion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Jared Tillion has been cut.
Tillion throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tillion fails to land the takedown.
Tillion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fisher to the ground. Tillion is now in Fisher's guard.
Tillion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tillion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tillion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fisher's guard.
Tillion throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tillion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tillion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillion.
Tillion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tillion is looking to advance position but Fisher won't allow it.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tillion is working away from the top position though.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Fisher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tillion.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillion throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillion slips nicely into 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.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tillion.
Tillion wants to pass to mount but Fisher is defending the position.
Tillion is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tillion avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound.
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillion thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tillion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tillion misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tillion on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tillion throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound.
Tillion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tillion cracks Fisher with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tillion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tillion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tillion misses with a head shot.
Tillion throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tillion misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tillion.
Fisher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fisher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tillion tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tillion looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Tillion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Tillion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fisher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fisher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tillion if he has to take too many more of those.
Fisher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tillion dives in and scores a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Tillion pushing down on Fisher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tillion throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Tillion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillion.
Tillion works his way into full mount!
Fisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tillion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tillion unloads with some shots from mount but Fisher bucks and avoids them well.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound.
Tillion throwing strikes but Fisher uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tillion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tillion passes to full mount!
Tillion throwing strikes here but Fisher is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tillion throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fisher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tillion tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fisher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisher because Tillion loaded up on that one.
Tillion looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tillion working Fisher over with strikes here.
Tillion thowing shots but they're missing.
Tillion unloads with some shots from mount but Fisher bucks and avoids them well.
Fisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tillion.
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tillion misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tillion unloads with some shots from mount but Fisher bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillion thowing shots but they're missing.
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tillion.
Tillion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tillion is landing with some decent strikes but Fisher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tillion throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Fisher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tillion tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tillion working Fisher over with strikes here.
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tillion is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fisher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Trevor Fisher has been cut.
Jared Tillion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tillion looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tillion avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Tillion thowing shots but they're missing.
Tillion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Tillion 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tillion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jared Tillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fisher.
Tillion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Tillion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillion throwing strikes but missing.
Tillion forces his way into half guard.
Tillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillion throws a strike but Fisher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tillion throws a big elbow that misses.
Tillion throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Tillion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tillion throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tillion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fisher sprawls well initially but Tillion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tillion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillion.
Tillion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tillion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tillion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Tillion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillion.
Tillion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.
Tillion passes to full mount!
Tillion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fisher blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillion punching from mount but Fisher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tillion throwing strikes here but Fisher is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tillion throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tillion looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Tillion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tillion throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tillion throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Tillion throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tillion looking to ground and pound but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Tillion thowing shots but they're missing.
Tillion with the ground and pound from mount.
Trevor Fisher's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillion thowing shots but they're missing.
Tillion throws some wild stikes that Fisher manages to avoid easily.
Tillion unloads with some shots from mount but Fisher bucks and avoids them well.
Tillion thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tillion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Tillion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Trevor Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jared Tillion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tillion throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Tillion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tillion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Tillion!
Jared Tillion managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BlackStar Athletics , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akbar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Slaves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scottie Pippen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pippen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akbar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pippen misses with a low kick.
Akbar throws a counter combo.
Pippen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akbar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pippen jabs Akbar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akbar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akbar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pippen defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pippen is trying to stand up here but Akbar is controlling him well.
Pippen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akbar seems to be working for a kimura but Pippen defends the submission attempt.
Akbar throws a strike but Pippen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Akbar chips away with some ground and pound.
Pippen keeping full guard, as Akbar tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pippen keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
Akbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akbar's coach down at V Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Akbar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pippen looks to land a right hand but Akbar moved out of range.
Akbar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pippen sprawls well. Pippen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akbar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Akbar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akbar darts in looking for a takedown but Pippen gets double underhooks and turns Akbar into the cage.
Scottie Pippen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Akbar.
Akbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pippen throws out the jab.
We've been told by Pippen's head coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pippen tries to sprawl but Akbar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akbar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akbar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akbar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pippen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akbar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pippen is trying to escape back to his feet but Akbar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Akbar tries for a kimura but Pippen is defending well.
Pippen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akbar on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akbar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Akbar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pippen throws a poor cross that misses
and Akbar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akbar passes Pippen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akbar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akbar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pippen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Akbar has cracked it and Pippen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Akbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunter Akbar!
Our winner, Hunter Akbar, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bo-lieve. Boston Dallas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yoshi Suzuki's chin.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshi Suzuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boston Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas catches Suzuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dallas tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Dallas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dallas counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dallas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dallas.
Dallas dips to his left and cracks Suzuki with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki goes for a double leg but Dallas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dallas continues to drive forward.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Dallas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dallas has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dallas moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dallas counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dallas lands a nice shot that snaps Suzuki's head back.
Dallas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suzuki backs up against the cage.
Dallas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suzuki shoots in for a double leg but Dallas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Dallas.
Suzuki is rocked!
Suzuki walks into a jab.
Oh Suzuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dallas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dallas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dallas cracks Suzuki's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Suzuki slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Dallas can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boston Dallas!
Boston Dallas is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrigal has chosen Lil Jon-Throw it Up as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Sorrowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal throws a right and a left that Sorrowe avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sorrowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sorrowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madrigal's corner calls for a 1-2. Madrigal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sorrowe throws a head kick that misses.
Madrigal scores with a shot to the body.
Sorrowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Madrigal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Madrigal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sorrowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madrigal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sorrowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sorrowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sorrowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madrigal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madrigal is looking for a triangle but Sorrowe pushes his legs off easily.
Madrigal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sorrowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sorrowe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sorrowe landing with the ground and pound.
Madrigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sorrowe defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe preventing the sweep.
Madrigal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorrowe defends it easily.
Sorrowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madrigal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sorrowe has managed to get both his arms back between Madrigal's legs - danger averted.
Madrigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sorrowe defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal keeping moving, preventing Sorrowe from controlling successfully.
Madrigal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sorrowe has passed into half guard!
Madrigal actively working from the bottom here.
Madrigal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madrigal wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Madrigal actively working from the bottom here.
Madrigal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorrowe defends it easily.
Madrigal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sorrowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sorrowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madrigal is looking for a triangle here but Sorrowe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Madrigal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Madrigal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been told by Sorrowe's head coaches at LOD: Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Madrigal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorrowe.
Sorrowe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Madrigal manages to circle out of the way.
Sorrowe throws a hook to the side of Madrigal's head but Madrigal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madrigal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorrowe manages to avoid it.
Madrigal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madrigal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sorrowe sprawls well initially but Madrigal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Madrigal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Madrigal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Madrigal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorrowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Madrigal.
Madrigal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sorrowe trying to control here.
Madrigal working Sorrowe over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal throwing shots but Sorrowe is blocking nicely.
Sorrowe kicks off Madrigal and gets to his feet.
Madrigal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sorrowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorrowe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madrigal works Sorrowe's body with a nice hook.
Sorrowe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madrigal's guard.
Sorrowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madrigal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madrigal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sorrowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorrowe defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Madrigal keeping moving, preventing Sorrowe from controlling successfully.
Sorrowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Madrigal working for a triangle but Sorrowe defends it easily.
Madrigal is looking for a triangle but Sorrowe pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe throwing strikes but missing.
Sorrowe chips away with some ground and pound.
Julio Madrigal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madrigal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sorrowe trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
Sorrowe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Madrigal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Madrigal working for a triangle but Sorrowe defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sorrowe wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Madrigal is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorrowe throws a sloppy head kick and Madrigal moves out of range easily.
Madrigal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madrigal slips under a jab from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe throws the kick towards the body but Madrigal avoids it.
Sorrowe misses with a two punch combination.
Sorrowe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Madrigal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Madrigal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madrigal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sorrowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sorrowe wants to clinch.
Madrigal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madrigal misses with a hook.
Madrigal tests Sorrowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Sorrowe misses.
Sorrowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madrigal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madrigal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madrigal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sorrowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Sorrowe ducks under a wild hook from Madrigal.
Julio Madrigal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sorrowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Madrigal is just out of range.
Madrigal blocks the body kick.
Madrigal misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Madrigal tries to counter it with a takedown but Sorrowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sorrowe moves in looking to clinch but Madrigal pushes him off.
Sorrowe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Madrigal is looking to improve his position.
Madrigal actively working from the bottom here.
Madrigal wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Sorrowe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal wants to improve his position but Sorrowe is controlling well.
Madrigal manages to get to full guard.
Madrigal wants to sweep but no luck.
Madrigal has his foot on Sorrowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sorrowe works his way back into a safe position though.
Madrigal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sorrowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sorrowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sorrowe with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sorrowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sorrowe wanted to stand there but Madrigal had control of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Madrigal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sorrowe is aware though and is defending well.
Madrigal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sorrowe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorrowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sorrowe is looking to clinch.
A cross from Madrigal lands.
Sorrowe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madrigal sprawls well initially but Sorrowe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Madrigal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Madrigal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madrigal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sorrowe connects with a nice short shot to Madrigal's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorrowe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madrigal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sorrowe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sorrowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Sorrowe.
Sorrowe lands a body shot.
Sean Sorrowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorrowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorrowe takes a swing at Madrigal's ribcage but misses.
Madrigal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sorrowe. Sorrowe obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madrigal, as that shot connected.
Sorrowe moves in looking to clinch but Madrigal pushes him off.
Madrigal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sorrowe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madrigal under the eye.
Sorrowe is looking to clinch.
And Madrigal tries to counter it with a takedown but Sorrowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sorrowe throws a sloppy head kick and Madrigal moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Sorrowe both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorrowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madrigal tries to sprawl but Sorrowe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal won't allow Sorrowe to pass to mount.
Madrigal wants to get back to full guard.
Madrigal manages to get to full guard.
Sorrowe stopping the sweep attempt from Madrigal.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorrowe defends it easily.
Madrigal looking for a sweep. Not yet Madrigal, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madrigal is looking for a triangle here but Sorrowe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Madrigal is trying to control Sorrowe's posture but Sorrowe avoids it.
Madrigal is looking to regain half guard here but Sorrowe keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sorrowe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madrigal struggling a bit here.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Madrigal is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal is trying to improve his position.
Sorrowe is looking to take a break and control but Madrigal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madrigal is looking to reverse the position.
Sorrowe cracks Madrigal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Madrigal tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Sorrowe is looking to take a break and control but Madrigal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sorrowe takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madrigal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sorrowe misses with a hook
and Madrigal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Madrigal.
Madrigal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Madrigal throws a big elbow that misses.
Madrigal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorrowe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Sorrowe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madrigal is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sorrowe had his way with Julio Madrigal in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Sorrowe misses the target.
Madrigal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorrowe.
A punch combination from Sorrowe misses.
Sorrowe misses with a body kick.
Madrigal throws a jab when Sorrowe was well out of range.
Sorrowe tries to bum rush Madrigal with a series of wild strikes but Madrigal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorrowe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sorrowe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madrigal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Madrigal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorrowe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe stopping the sweep attempt from Madrigal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorrowe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madrigal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sorrowe manages to get himself to full guard.
Madrigal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sorrowe keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
Madrigal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sorrowe is keeping the position for now.
Madrigal working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal chips away with some ground and pound.
Madrigal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madrigal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sorrowe wants to stand up but Madrigal is controlling him.
Madrigal forces his way into half guard.
Sorrowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Madrigal.
Madrigal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Madrigal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Madrigal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Madrigal working Sorrowe over with strikes.
Madrigal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sorrowe's head.
Madrigal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sorrowe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Madrigal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Madrigal trying to pass the guard but Sorrowe defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe is looking for a sweep. Madrigal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sean Sorrowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorrowe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sorrowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madrigal moves out of range of the body kick from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sorrowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Madrigal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sorrowe blocks a body shot from Madrigal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madrigal.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sorrowe misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madrigal trying to control the position but instead, Sorrowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Madrigal into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Madrigal scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Madrigal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madrigal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Madrigal!
Julio Madrigal is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Julio Madrigal 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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