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GKNY 9 - MC Vs Sphinx PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Mark!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rude was covering up waiting for the punch and Mark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rude. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rude trying to keep a closed guard but Mark is proving a slippery customer.
Mark trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
Rude is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mark is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mark trying to control the position from guard on top but Rude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rude escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark wanted to stand there but Rude had control of the position.
Rude keeping moving, preventing Mark from controlling successfully.
Mark is stalling in the full guard.
Rude had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mark defends it easily.
Mark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mark trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
Rude had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mark defends it easily.
Rude not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rude is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mark defends well.
Rude is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mark trying to control the position from guard on top but Rude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rude has his feet on Mark's thighs here. He's pushed Mark off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mark screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Rude!
Nick Rude decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tonon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tonon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hastings's best efforts.
Tonon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hastings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hastings's back!
Tonon is working for a rear naked choke. Hastings is not defending it well and Tonon has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hastings refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hastings's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Eckstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson has chosen Biggie Hypnotize as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Eckstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Eckstroem shoots in.
Stevenson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eckstroem throws a strike from the bottom but Stevenson passes into side control!
Eckstroem is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Eckstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Eckstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckstroem is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson tries to advance to mount but Eckstroem denies him.
Eckstroem is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson tries to advance to mount but Eckstroem denies him.
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.
Eckstroem wants to control but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eckstroem keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Denis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eckstroem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eckstroem is in Stevenson's guard.
Eckstroem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevenson is proving hard to escape from.
Eckstroem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eckstroem is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stevenson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eckstroem is looking to defend but Stevenson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eckstroem! Stevenson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eckstroem taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Denis Stevenson!
Denis Stevenson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayan Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Held (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Held is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Buffalo soldier. Marcin Held has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brayan Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Held!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez scores with a takedown into Held's guard.
Held working for submissions but it's allowed Fernandez to get to half guard.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Held keeps working.
Fernandez prevents Held from improving his position.
Held is trying to control but Fernandez manages to pass to mount!
Held wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held tries to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
Held keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Held tries to reverse the position but Fernandez maintains control.
Held is squirming around, avoiding Fernandez's attempts to control the action.
Fernandez is really struggling to control Held but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Held felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Held is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Held can't escape the position.
Held wants to control but Fernandez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Held is looking to improve his position but Fernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Held tries to hold on but Fernandez postures up.
Held sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Held gets back to full guard.
Fernandez postures up.
Held has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fernandez doesn't defend quickly enough and Held has managed to lock this one up! Can Fernandez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Held on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcin Held!
Marcin Held really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Set A Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mick Dundee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Dundee.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grant wants to clinch up but Dundee keeps it at a distance.
Dundee throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dundee.
Dundee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Combat Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Dundee looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dundee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dundee clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Grant.
Dundee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dundee throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant clinches up with Dundee and pushes him back against the cage.
Dundee has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee breaks from the clinch.
Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dundee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dundee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dundee blocks the elbow strike.
Dundee working hard to break the clinch.
Dundee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
Dundee is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a counter combo.
Dundee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dundee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dundee loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Dundee pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dundee throws a lazy head kick
and Grant counters by clinching up.
Dundee is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Dundee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dundee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dundee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grant prevents Dundee from breaking the clinch.
Dundee is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dundee breaks the clinch.
Grant blocks a head kick by Dundee.
Dundee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dundee tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Grant pushes Dundee up against the cage in a clinch.
Dundee avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Dundee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dundee blocks the elbow strike.
Dundee is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Dundee wants to break free but Grant has control.
Grant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dundee has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Dundee is looking to break free of the clinch but Grant has double underhooks.
Dundee is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dundee's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant prevents Dundee from breaking the clinch.
Dundee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant prevents Dundee from breaking the clinch.
Dundee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dundee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dundee wants to break free but Grant has control.
Dundee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dundee can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant throws an elbow but it misses.
Dundee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grant throws an elbow that misses.
Grant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dundee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dundee misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Dundee moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Dundee tries to circle away but Grant has him pinned against the cage.
Dundee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dundee is trying to break the clinch but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee blocks the elbow strike.
Dundee wants to break free but Grant has control.
Dundee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dundee manages to break the clinch.
Dundee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee clinches.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dundee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dundee misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant avoids the head kick by Dundee.
Dundee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant tries to counter with a clinch but Dundee shakes him off and moves away.
Grant slips a jab from Dundee.
Dundee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dundee throws a low kick but Grant moves out of range easily.
Grant avoids the head kick by Dundee.
Grant has Dundee up against the cage in a clinch.
Dundee is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Grant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dundee is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him.
Dundee is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dundee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grant lands an elbow just above Dundee 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dundee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Dundee pushes him away.
Dundee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dundee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dundee.
Mick Dundee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dundee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dundee.
Dundee tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head kick misses from Dundee.
Grant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mick Dundee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dundee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dundee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Dundee pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Grant wants to counter the offense by Dundee and move into the clinch position.
Grant wants to clinch up but Dundee keeps it at a distance.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Dundee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mick Dundee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dundee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dundee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dundee pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant keeps control of Dundee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dundee wants to get back to striking at distance but Grant won't allow it.
Dundee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dundee pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Dundee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dundee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dundee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grant throws an elbow that misses.
Dundee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Dundee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Dundee pushes him away.
Dundee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant clinches.
Dundee has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Dundee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dundee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grant pushes off an throws an elbow but Dundee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dundee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dundee moves into the clinch.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dundee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grant clinches up with Dundee and pushes him back against the cage.
Ted Grant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grant prevents Dundee from breaking the clinch.
Grant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dundee is trying to break free.
Grant working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dundee's efforts to push away.
Grant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dundee's efforts to push away.
Dundee wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with an elbow strike.
Dundee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dundee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dundee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grant throws an elbow that misses.
Grant misses with an elbow over the top.
Dundee is looking to break free of the clinch but Grant has double underhooks.
Grant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant prevents Dundee from breaking the clinch.
Dundee is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant prevents Dundee from breaking the clinch.
Dundee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dundee rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Dundee wants to break free but Grant has control.
Dundee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dundee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dundee instigates a clinch.
Dundee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dundee avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Dundee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dundee is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee avoids the elbow strike from Grant, against the cage.
Grant has Dundee pressed against the cage, preventing Dundee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dundee blocks an uppercut.
Dundee tries to circle away but Grant has him pinned against the cage.
Dundee manages to break the clinch.
Grant clinches.
Grant lands an elbow that stopped Dundee in his tracks for a moment.
Dundee is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dundee tries to break free but Grant pushes him back against the cage.
Grant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dundee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dundee is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Dundee working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee can't break the clinch.
Dundee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dundee wants to get back to striking at distance but Grant won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Dundee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dundee breaks the clinch.
Dundee lands the left hand.
Dundee throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dundee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dundee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dundee is looking for a counter combo.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dundee moves into the clinch successfully.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dundee cracks a nice hook into Grant's ribs.
Ted Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mick Dundee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dundee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Dundee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dundee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Dundee!
After the fight, Mick Dundee 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kale Strong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Strong is having none of it.
Strong gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Strong.
Strong lands a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Strong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Strong on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong cracks Alvarez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Strong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alvarez to stand back up!
Alvarez is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Strong ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Alvarez clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kale Strong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clark Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Still comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Still!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Pillman !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pillman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Still wants to control the position but Pillman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pillman thows a huge punch but Still dodges it nicely.
Well, if Pillman 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.
Pillman working the head and body with strikes.
Still taking some punishment here, with Pillman in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pillman works his way into full mount!
Pillman raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pillman with good strikes from the mount here!
Still is rocked!
Pillman controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Still is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pillman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Still wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pillman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Pillman !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Giancana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes into the arena with Sing For The Moment blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Edwin Jordan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edwin Jordan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edwin Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Giancana!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giancana misses with a hook.
Jordan scores with a body shot.
Jordan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Giancana counters with a single leg into guard. Jordan didn't expect that.
Giancana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but Giancana is proving a slippery customer.
Giancana advances to half guard.
Giancana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jordan gets back to full guard.
Giancana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giancana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giancana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Giancana from controlling successfully.
Giancana tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giancana.
Edwin Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giancana throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giancanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Giancana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordan as he jumps to the side.
Giancana throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Giancana ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan cracks Giancana with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Giancana looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jordan finish him?
Giancana is rocked!
It looks like Sam Giancana has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan is stalking Giancana. Giancana circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jordan, and it's lights out! Giancana really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edwin Jordan!
Edwin Jordan took some time post fight to say the following; 'Landry... Matrix.... It doesn't matter! I'm coming for that title! Toda la gloria a Dios! Soy un guerrero de por vida!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannon Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Till I Collapse. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cannon Boy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Boy is looking to close the distance but Williams sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Boy crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Boy is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lenny Williams!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lenny Williams made sure he mentioned Underworld Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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162 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sphinx gets tackled into the cage by MC. MC maintains the clinch.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC won't allow it.
MC throws a knee to the head but misses.
MC prevents the takedown attempt.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
MC misses with a hook to the ribs.
MC lands a nice elbow.
Sphinx tries to score a body lock takedown but MC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that MC has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
Sphinx tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the cage.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Sphinx won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MC looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MC throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from MC on the inside.
Sphinx avoiding damage as MC throws knees to the body.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MC to keep the fight standing.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MC using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sphinx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've been informed that Sphinx has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MC lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from MC.
MC lands a nice elbow.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx trying to land knees to the body.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Sphinx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
MC has Sphinx pressed against the cage, preventing Sphinx from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MC using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC has him pressed against the cage.
MC tries to throw a body punch but Sphinx avoids it by throwing MC back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC pushes off an throws an elbow but Sphinx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sphinx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MC cracks Sphinx with a nice body shot.
Sphinx looking to stall.
Sphinx jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MC walks away with a smile on his face. Sphinx gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sphinx throws a low kick but MC moves out of range easily.
MC swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MC rushes Sphinx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx avoiding damage as MC throws knees to the body.
Sphinx tries to score a body lock takedown but MC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
Sphinx tries to break the clinch but MC is controlling the position.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx avoids a wild elbow strike from MC.
MC pushes off an throws an elbow but Sphinx leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sphinx is trying to force a seperation but MC has the dominant position.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
Sphinx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, MC scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MC.
Sphinx wants to get back to striking at distance but MC won't allow it.
MC lands a knee to the head.
Sphinx wants to get back to striking at distance but MC won't allow it.
MC creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Sphinx won't want to take too many of those.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from MC.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sphinx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, MC throws an elbow but misses.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MC crunches a lovely knee into Sphinx's ribcage.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sphinxs head.
MC misses with an elbow strike.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sphinx manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sphinx keeping moving, preventing MC from controlling successfully.
Sphinx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MC's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sphinx wants to control from the top but MC keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesa MC dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MC tries to clinch but Sphinx is having none of it.
MC drives through and clinches with Sphinx against the cage.
Sphinx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MC is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
Sphinx manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MC lands an elbow inside.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC has him pressed against the cage.
Sphinx drops down looking for an ankle pick but MC pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sphinx looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MC is looking to stand up but Sphinx isn't so interested in that idea.
Sphinx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sphinx can do to turn this around?
MC trying to control the position.
Sphinx wants to control from the top but MC keeps moving.
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.
Sphinx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MC works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Sphinx misses.
MC has managed to clinch.
MC lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MC digs a right hand into Sphinx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sphinx's gas tank.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sphinx is breathing heavily.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
MC lands a shoulder strike.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sphinx tries to break the clinch but MC is controlling the position.
Sphinx jumps guard but MC stands there with Sphinx around his waist. Sphinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
Sphinx wants to take the fight to the mat but MC manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MC landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MC lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from MC.
MC working Sphinx over with knees to the body.
MC lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sphinx can't break the clinch.
MC lands a knee to the body.
MC lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sphinx jumps guard but MC stands there with Sphinx around his waist. Sphinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MC.
Sphinx takes a knee right on the jaw!
MC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MC lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesa MC dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MC clinches.
Sphinx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MC.
MC misses with a knee strike.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sphinx avoids the elbow strike from MC, against the cage.
Sphinx is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sphinx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MC lands a knee to the body.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC lands an elbow inside.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sphinx is trying to break the clinch but MC is controlling him.
MC lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
MC throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Knees to the body from MC.
MC throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sphinx avoids it.
Sphinx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sphinx tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MC smiles and moves away.
MC fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sphinx, pushing him back against the cage.
MC pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sphinx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
MC landing knees to the body.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
A knee to the head by MC.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sphinx lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Sphinx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
MC lands with a light punch inside.
MC lands a nice elbow.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sphinx wants to take the fight to the mat but MC manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike from MC.
MC lands an elbow inside.
Sphinx has MC pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MC manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sphinx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MC after a bit of a struggle.
MC lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
MC throws an elbow that misses.
MC lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesa MC clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MC has taken the fight to the clinch.
MC goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sphinx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MC stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MC scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for MC.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
MC lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sphinx fails to pull guard.
Sphinx is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MC working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MC just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
Sphinx is trying to push MC away but MC has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MC lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Sphinx won't want to take too many of those.
MC presses Sphinx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sphinx managing to block the knees to the body from MC.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
MC lands a nice elbow.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
Sphinx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MC fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MC ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MC clinches with his opponent.
Sphinx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MC after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC misses with a punch to the body.
Sphinx can't break the clinch.
MC lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sphinx blocks an elbow strike from MC.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sphinx is defending well for now.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sphinx avoids the elbow strike from MC, against the cage.
Sphinx looking to stall.
Sphinx blocks the elbow strike.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Sphinx blocks with his arms.
Sphinx is trying to push MC away but MC has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
MC lands an elbow inside.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sphinx's efforts to push away.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC holds him up against the cage and eventually Sphinx drops back down to his feet.
MC throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MC misses with a body punch.
MC lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sphinx.
Sphinx takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sphinx wants to break the clinch but can't.
MC prevents Sphinx from breaking the clinch.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MC landing knees to the body.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC holds him up against the cage and eventually Sphinx drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
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!
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
MC keeps control of Sphinx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but MC won't allow it.
MC pushes Sphinx back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MC creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, MC throws an elbow but misses.
Sphinx tries to score a body lock takedown but MC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hesa MC had his way with Jimmy Sphinx in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
MC tries to close the distance and clinch but Sphinx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hesa MC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MC tries to clinch there but Sphinx circles away.
Hesa MC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sphinx throws a head kick but MC moves out of range.
MC tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sphinx manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sphinx fails to land with a series of punches.
Sphinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MC moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
MC putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sphinx in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MC landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC lands a damaging elbow.
Sphinx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MC lands with a light punch inside.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Sphinx is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
MC lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sphinx drops down looking for an ankle pick but MC pulls his leg out and moves away.
MC stuffs the takedown.
MC drives through and clinches with Sphinx against the cage.
Sphinx tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sphinx's defenses.
A short right from MC.
Sphinx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MC avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hesa MC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sphinx.
MC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MC prevents Sphinx from breaking the clinch.
MC crunches a lovely knee into Sphinx's ribcage.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from MC.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC lands an elbow inside that Sphinx shrugs off.
Nice elbow from MC.
MC landing knees to the body.
Sphinx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MC gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sphinx takes a shot to the head.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from MC.
Hesa MC has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MC trying to land knees to the body.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sphinx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MC just stands there and leans against the cage.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sphinx jumps guard.
Sphinx throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MC escapes and throws Sphinx's legs to the side, diving into side control!
MC tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx dodges the ground and pound from MC.
Sphinx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MC wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MC throws a strike aimed at the side of Sphinx's head but Sphinx avoids it well.
MC thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sphinx manages to work his way to half guard, despite MC's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sphinx moves into full guard.
Sphinx has his foot on MC's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MC works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sphinx is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! MC rolls with it to try and escape but Sphinx cranks on the arm and MC is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Sphinx!
Jimmy Sphinx is the new lightweight champion!
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