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CCF 224: Crowe vs. De Noteboom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Binse. That's going to slow Hitzlsperger down.
Binse lands a body shot.
Hitzlsperger shoots in looking for a takedown. Binse tries to sprawl out of it but Hitzlsperger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Binse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Hitzlsperger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Binse doesn't seem phased though.
Binse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Binse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hitzlsperger misses with a double jab.
Binse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitzlsperger - that will leave a mark!
Hitzlsperger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hitzlsperger misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hitzlsperger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hitzlsperger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitzlsperger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Binse does it's job there.
Hitzlsperger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Binse can pounce on him.
Hitzlsperger digs a good hook to Binse's body.
Binse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Binse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hitzlsperger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse moves forwards but Hitzlsperger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hitzlsperger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binse cracks the inside of Hitzlsperger's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Binse. That's going to slow Hitzlsperger down.
Hitzlsperger throws out a leg kick but Binse moves out of range and Hitzlsperger only half commits.
Hitzlsperger misses with an uppercut
and Binse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Binse scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Binse blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Hitzlsperger misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a looping overhand right but Binse ducks down to avoid it.
Binse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hitzlsperger misses with a head kick.
Binse clinches up with Hitzlsperger and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Binse controls his hands.
Binse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binse's elbow.
Binse scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitzlsperger misses with the head strike.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger lands a hook that snaps the head of Binse backwards.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binse misses with a punch to the body.
Binse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Binse.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Binse presses Hitzlsperger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Binse.
Binse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binse.
A short left from Hitzlsperger.
Still in the clinch, Binse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Binse blocking some punches.
Hitzlsperger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Binse works on Hitzlsperger's body with a couple of short punches.
Binse tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing Binse back against the cage.
Binse tries to throw a body punch but Hitzlsperger avoids it by throwing Binse back against the cage.
Hitzlsperger pushes Binse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse lands a body shot.
Hitzlsperger effectively controlling the action here.
Hitzlsperger lands a body punch.
Binse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitzlsperger tries a body shot but Binse blocks it.
Binse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitzlsperger misses with a punch to the body.
Binse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitzlsperger backwards.
Hitzlsperger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Binse is defending well.
Binse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitzlsperger's elbow.
Binse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitzlsperger prevents a body shot from Binse.
Hitzlsperger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Binse tries to get to full guard but Hitzlsperger has control of the leg.
Hitzlsperger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binse gets full guard.
Hitzlsperger wants to control from the top but Binse keeps moving.
Hitzlsperger tries to free his leg and advance position but Binse is retaining full guard.
Binse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hitzlsperger wants to control from the top but Binse keeps moving.
Hitzlsperger postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Binse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitzlsperger's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitzlsperger keeping moving, preventing Binse from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Binse tries a low kick but Hitzlsperger avoids it.
Hitzlsperger digs a good hook to Binse's body.
Hitzlsperger moves out of range of the body kick from Binse.
Binse scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitzlsperger misses with an uppercut. Binse saw that one coming.
Hitzlsperger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Binse.
Binse lands a high kick!
Hitzlsperger scores with a decent looking hook.
Binse misses with a looping right.
Binse slips a jab and a cross from Hitzlsperger.
Binse dips to his left and cracks Hitzlsperger with an uppercut!
Binse scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binse scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Binse.
Binse lands a head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Binse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hitzlsperger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hitzlsperger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Binse tries to land a leg kick but Hitzlsperger saw it coming and moves away.
Hitzlsperger misses with a leg kick
and Binse counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hitzlsperger under the eye.
Hitzlsperger cracks Binse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Binse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Binse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Binse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Binse.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Binse.
A jab from Hitzlsperger does it's job there.
Binse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hitzlsperger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Binse misses.
Binse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hitzlsperger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Binse gets a double leg takedown into Hitzlsperger's guard.
Binse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitzlsperger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Binse has managed to get both his arms back between Hitzlsperger's legs - danger averted.
Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitzlsperger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitzlsperger, not yet.
Binse cracks Hitzlsperger with a solid left hand.
Binse postures up and lands a big shot to Hitzlsperger's brow.
Binse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitzlsperger can do to turn this around?
Binse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitzlsperger working a defensive guard here.
Binse postures up and lands a big shot to Hitzlsperger's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse connects with a couple of short punches.
Binse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hitzlsperger controls Binse momentarily but Binse frees himself.
Hitzlsperger keeping moving, preventing Binse from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hitzlsperger lands with a hook. Binse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hitzlsperger swings for the body but Binse moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick that misses.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a low kick but Binse avoids it.
Binse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Binse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Binse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hitzlsperger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Binse.
Binse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitzlsperger circles away.
Hitzlsperger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitzlsperger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Binse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hitzlsperger just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitzlsperger throws a body punch but Binse moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binse manages to avoid it.
Binse lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitzlsperger. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitzlsperger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hitzlsperger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Binse throws a sloppy head kick and Hitzlsperger moves out of range easily.
Hitzlsperger counters with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitzlsperger.
Binse tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitzlsperger. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitzlsperger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Binse checks a low kick from Hitzlsperger.
Binse tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot
and Binse counters with a good low kick that Hitzlsperger was not able to check.
Hitzlsperger scores with a hook.
Binse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hitzlsperger.
Binse tries to clinch but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Binse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binse is looking to slow Hitzlsperger down with leg kicks.
Hitzlsperger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Binse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hitzlsperger lands a leg kick that knocks Binse off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hitzlsperger will feel that in the morning.
Binse avoids the head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Binse connects with a solid leg kick.
Hitzlsperger connects with an inside leg kick.
Hitzlsperger tried to score with a low kick but Binse checks it.
Hitzlsperger scores with a jab.
Binse jabs Hitzlsperger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Binse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitzlsperger as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Hitzlsperger.
Binse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Binse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Binse misses with a leg kick
and Hitzlsperger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Binse throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Binse misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a big counter head kick but Binse avoids it with no problem.
Hitzlsperger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Binse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Binse misses its target.
Hitzlsperger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Binse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitzlsperger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitzlsperger has time to react.
Binse avoids the head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Binse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Binse.
Binse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitzlsperger.
Binse throws a head kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Binse closes the distance and pushes Hitzlsperger back into the cage.
Binse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitzlsperger or not.
Binse lands an uppercut.
Hitzlsperger breaks from the clinch.
Binse moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Binse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hitzlsperger doesn't seem phased though.
Binse throws a chopping leg kick but Hitzlsperger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Binse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Udo Hitzlsperger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitzlsperger tries to get to full guard but Binse has control of the leg.
Christopher Binse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Binse is keen to just control but Hitzlsperger is a slippery customer.
Binse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Binse controlling the pace.
Binse prevents Hitzlsperger from improving his position.
Hitzlsperger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Binse is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Binse lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hitzlsperger is not content to let Binse control the position.
Still in half guard, Binse seems content to control.
Binse frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Christopher Binse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Binse is trying to control here but Hitzlsperger has managed to regain half guard.
Hitzlsperger wants to get back to full guard but Binse has passed into side control.
Hitzlsperger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Binse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Binse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Christopher Binse!
Christopher Binse wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Christopher Binse 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen We Can't Stop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vann Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Gomez throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Knight wants to land a leg kick but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Knight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knight lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight slips under a jab.
Vann Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight misses with a hook to the body
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Gomez misses the jab.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Knight.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Gomez misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight tried to counter with a leg kick but Gomez avoided it.
Gomez moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Gomez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knight slips a jab from Gomez.
Gomez throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Gomez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight throws a head kick that Gomez semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws a leg kick but Gomez moved away.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez with a hook.
Knight looks to clinch
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight is rocked!
BOOM! Gomez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Knight. Knight tries to recover but Gomez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Knight lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Gomez!
Our winner, Alfredo Gomez, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad comes into the arena with Kids Of The K-Hole blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Kickin Rad 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rad is just out of range.
Rad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Rad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rad throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Rad.
Rad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas with a jab.
Rad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Good work by Rad as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Rad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rad lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good exchange - Rad coming out on top.
Rad throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clay Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rad looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rad was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rad moves away.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rad on the side of the head.
Rad blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Rad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Thomas works Rad's body with a nice hook.
Rad scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clay Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rad back to the cage. Thomas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Rad counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thomas takes a swing at Rad's ribcage but misses.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rad was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
A little feinted left hand from Rad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rad has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rad has double underhooks.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Rad avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Rad trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rad won't allow it.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Rad, against the cage.
Rad avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rad circles away quickly and effectively.
Rad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Rad's knee but Rad avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Rad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Rad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Rad.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Rad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rad is able to avoid easily.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Rad moves out of range easily.
Thomas looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Rad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rad throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rad scores with a jab to the head.
Rad looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas swings for the body but Rad moves out of range.
Crunch! Rad slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rad. That one must have hurt.
Rad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice cross by Rad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Thomas will probably get the nod.
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.
Rad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rad moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rad.
A good leg kick by Rad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
Rad blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Rad feinted with a counter takedown.
Rad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Rad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rad.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rad with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rad.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
It looks like Rad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Rad.
Rad lands a nice looking body kick.
A lazy body kick from Thomas
and Rad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Rad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rad landing some decent shots from guard.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Rad wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Rad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Rad moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Rad lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Rad throws a body kick that misses.
Rad sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Rad avoids it this time.
Rad scores with a nice right hand.
Kickin Rad is winning the standup battle so far.
Rad cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rad staying out of range there.
Rad shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Rad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
A punch lands to the side of Rad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Rad is looking to land body kicks.
Rad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas throws a push kick but Rad slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Rad misses the target.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rad.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Rad saw that one coming.
Thomas swings for the body but Rad moves out of range.
Rad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rad tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rad ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kickin Rad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rad.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rad can pounce on him.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rad can pounce on him.
Rad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rad.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rad is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws the left hand but Rad avoids the punch easily.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rad counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rad dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Rad misses with a body kick.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rad's sensitive parts.
Rad lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Rad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rad takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Rad counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Kickin Rad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Rad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Rad is having none of it.
Rad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clay Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Rad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rad off to one side.
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Rad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Rad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rad sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kickin Rad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kickin Rad!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kickin Rad!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kickin Rad!
Kickin Rad wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Kickin Rad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aung San Suu Kyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suu Kyi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Peace Prize Speech. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aung San Suu Kyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suu Kyi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Suu Kyi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suu Kyi checks a leg kick.
Suu Kyi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suu Kyi throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a high kick!
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suu Kyi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzsimmons manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suu Kyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suu Kyi lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Suu Kyi avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suu Kyi manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Suu Kyi slams his shin into Fitzsimmons's torso.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suu Kyi. That one must have hurt.
Suu Kyi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suu Kyi is out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Suu Kyi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Suu Kyi saw that one coming.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick that misses.
Suu Kyi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suu Kyi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Suu Kyi is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons tests Suu Kyi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suu Kyi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi lands a slapping body shot.
Suu Kyi dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi scores with a kick to the body.
Suu Kyi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suu Kyi ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
Suu Kyi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Suu Kyi blocks it.
Suu Kyi goes for a double leg but Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzsimmons continues to drive forward.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suu Kyi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suu Kyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Suu Kyi misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Suu Kyi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Suu Kyi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suu Kyi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Suu Kyi
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Suu Kyi's ribs.
Fitzsimmons looks for the body kick but Suu Kyi saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Suu Kyi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Suu Kyi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suu Kyi is looking to land body kicks.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suu Kyi missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suu Kyi wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
Suu Kyi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suu Kyi slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Suu Kyi jumps back.
Suu Kyi blocks a jab.
Suu Kyi slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suu Kyi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suu Kyi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Suu Kyi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suu Kyi is out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Suu Kyi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suu Kyi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suu Kyi throws the kick towards the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suu Kyi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suu Kyi walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
A head kick misses from Suu Kyi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suu Kyi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suu Kyi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suu Kyi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suu Kyi throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Suu Kyi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suu Kyi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suu Kyi tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suu Kyi manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzsimmons as Suu Kyi shoots in.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suu Kyi slips under a jab.
Suu Kyi tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suu Kyi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suu Kyi scores with a spinning back kick!
Suu Kyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suu Kyi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suu Kyi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Suu Kyi moves away and avoids it.
Suu Kyi throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Suu Kyi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Suu Kyi avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Suu Kyi avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suu Kyi on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suu Kyi avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suu Kyi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Suu Kyi checks it.
Suu Kyi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Suu Kyi's belly button to the back.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Suu Kyi tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suu Kyi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Suu Kyi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzsimmons - that will leave a mark!
Suu Kyi scores with a spinning back kick!
Suu Kyi lands a head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Suu Kyi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Suu Kyi throws a nice head kick!
Fitzsimmons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suu Kyi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suu Kyi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suu Kyi. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suu Kyi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Suu Kyi.
A big left from Suu Kyi misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzsimmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Suu Kyi slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Suu Kyi avoids the punch easily.
Suu Kyi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suu Kyi misses with a kick to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick that stops Suu Kyi in his tracks momentarily.
Suu Kyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Suu Kyi saw that one coming.
Suu Kyi tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suu Kyi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Suu Kyi throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suu Kyi at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Suu Kyi throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Suu Kyi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suu Kyi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Suu Kyi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Suu Kyi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Suu Kyi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Fitzsimmons is pulling down on Suu Kyi's head to control his posture.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Suu Kyi from controlling successfully.
Suu Kyi throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suu Kyi's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!
Fitzsimmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzsimmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Suu Kyi is retaining full guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Suu Kyi keeps moving.
Aung San Suu Kyi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suu Kyi has his foot on Fitzsimmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzsimmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Suu Kyi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzsimmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suu Kyi looking for a guillotine here but Fitzsimmons defends easily.
Suu Kyi controls Fitzsimmons momentarily but Fitzsimmons frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suu Kyi manages to avoid it.
Suu Kyi is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suu Kyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Suu Kyi off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Suu Kyi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suu Kyi lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suu Kyi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suu Kyi lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a three punch combo!
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Suu Kyi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suu Kyi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzsimmons 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd like to give a hearty shout out to all my fans: What ho!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Rubber Ducky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher tries to bum rush Tycoon with a series of wild strikes but Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tycoon gets caught napping as Butcher dives in and scores a takedown. Tycoon manages to retain guard.
Tycoon is trying to keep Butcher in close.
Butcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tycoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butcher is aware though and is defending well.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Butcher is proving a slippery customer.
Butcher preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher wants to stand but Tycoon is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tycoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Butcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butcher lands a left hand.
Tycoon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tycoon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tycoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tycoon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Butcher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Butcher manages to break the clinch.
Butcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tycoon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher shoots in but no luck this time.
Butcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tycoon was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Donk. Tycoon catches Butcher right on the button with a cross.
Butcher slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Butcher.
Tycoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Butcher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Butcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tycoon keeping full guard, as Butcher tries to pass.
Tycoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tycoon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butcher manages to get himself to full guard.
Tycoon throws an elbow that misses. Butcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tycoon's guard. Nice move by Butcher!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butcher wanted to stand there but Tycoon had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Butcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tycoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Butcher tries to clinch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Bobby Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Tycoon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick there by Tycoon.
Butcher blocks a head kick by Tycoon.
Tycoon moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Tycoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Butcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Tycoon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Butcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tycoon misses with a looping left.
Tycoon drives through with a takedown into Butcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher wants to stand and escape but Tycoon is having none of it.
Bobby Butcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tycoon content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon postures up.
Butcher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tycoon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
Tycoon is looking to advance position but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher trying to get back to full guard but Tycoon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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.
Tycoon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Butcher tries to hold on but Tycoon postures up.
You get the feeling that Butcher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Butcher is looking to improve his position but Tycoon isn't that keen on the idea.
Tycoon looking to secure an arm triangle but Butcher defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is in a horrible position here. Tycoon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Butcher is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Butcher can't escape the position.
We've been hearing that Tycoon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tycoon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Butcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Butcher manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Tycoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Butcher looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Tycoon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Tycoon's shoulder, as Tycoon tries to avoid the shot.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tycoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Butcher moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon pushes him off.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tycoon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butcher connects with a body shot.
Butcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Tycoon throwing a counter right hand but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Tycoon takes one to the chin there.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tycoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tycoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon moves forwards but Butcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Butcher is rocked!
Tycoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Tycoon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromButcher.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Tycoon finish him?
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Tycoon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tycoon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duck Tycoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Tycoon is avoiding it.
Tycoon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Butcher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tycoon scores with a counter punch that sends Butcher to the canvas! Tycoon smells blood - he's punishing Butcher with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Butcher has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Tycoon!
Our winner, Duck Tycoon, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatboy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bill Hicks - Goat boy. John Trane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pan Goatboy's chin.
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190 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Trane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatboy throws a hook but Trane blocks it.
Goatboy throws a head kick but Trane moves out of range.
Goatboy connects with a crisp jab.
Trane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trane swings for the body but Goatboy moves out of range.
Goatboy counters with a body kick.
Goatboy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goatboy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goatboy.
Goatboy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Goatboy.
Goatboy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goatboy lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatboy connects with a leg kick. Trane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trane misses with a head kick.
Goatboy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Goatboy misses.
Goatboy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goatboy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trane if he has to take too many more of those.
Trane lands with a hook. Goatboy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goatboy throws a leg kick but Trane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goatboy punishes Trane's body with a nice straight punch.
Goatboy cracks the inside of Trane's front leg.
Goatboy connects with a crisp jab.
Goatboy misses with a low kick as Trane jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trane looks to land a right hand but Goatboy moved out of range.
Goatboy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goatboy.
Trane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goatboy.
Goatboy connects with a single shot there.
Goatboy lands with a nice body punch.
Goatboy tries to land a front kick but Trane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goatboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goatboy circles away quickly and effectively.
Trane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goatboy looks for the body kick but Trane saw that one coming.
Goatboy cracks the inside of Trane's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goatboy's head.
Goatboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trane.
Goatboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goatboy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Trane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Goatboy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goatboy misses with a looping right.
Goatboy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goatboy throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like John Trane has been cut.
Trane avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Trane blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Trane misses the target.
Goatboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trane throws a nice looking combination but Goatboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goatboy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goatboy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trane.
And Goatboy responds with a good body kick, but Trane manages to step out the way in time.
Trane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goatboy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trane rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goatboy.
Trane throwing a counter right hand but Goatboy manages to avoid it.
Goatboy throws a hook but Trane avoids it easily.
Trane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goatboy.
Nice uppercut lands for Trane. That snapped Goatboy's head back.
Goatboy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pan Goatboy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Trane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goatboy misses with a straight right.
Trane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
John Trane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goatboy slips a jab and a cross from Trane.
Trane throws a hook to the side of Goatboy's head but Goatboy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pan Goatboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goatboy scores with a jab. Trane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goatboy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trane has time to react.
Goatboy throws a head kick but Trane moves out of range.
Trane moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Trane. Those never looked like landing.
Trane blocks the body kick.
Goatboy fakes the leg kick and cracks Trane in the body.
Trane swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goatboy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goatboy looks for the body kick but Trane saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Trane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Goatboy throws a wild body kick that Trane sees coming a mile off.
Goatboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goatboy.
Trane avoids the head kick by Goatboy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goatboy.
Trane moves away from the strike by Goatboy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy throws an off balance right hand
and Trane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trane loads up on a big right hand but Goatboy slips the punch.
Goatboy throws a body kick that misses.
Trane is looking to counter punch.
Trane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goatboy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goatboy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goatboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goatboy connects with a leg kick. Trane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trane lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Goatboy.
Goatboy misses with a kick to the body
and Trane counters with a crisp one two that drops Goatboy! Trane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goatboy to his feet! Goatboy is in big trouble!
Goatboy is rocked!
Trane cracks Goatboy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Goatboy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Trane pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Goatboy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Trane!
John Trane retains his middleweight title!
John Trane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Pan Goatboy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Goatboy is here to please you!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the theme from titanic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finkle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finkle as he jumps to the side.
Finkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Earlandson slips a straight right by Finkle.
Earlandson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finkle tries to avoid it but Earlandson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finkle to the ground. Finkle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Earlandson takes one to the chin there.
Earlandson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finkle sprawls well initially but Earlandson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Earlandson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finkle sees it coming and defends easily.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura but Finkle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Earlandson to get the leverage.
Finkle is doing well to control the position and prevent Earlandson from advancing to side control.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Earlandson.
Finkle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Finkle trying to control 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.
Earlandson is looking to stall here but Finkle recovers full guard.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
Finkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Earlandson trying to control but Finkle is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Earlandson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Earlandson throws a right hand that Finkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Finkle also avoids with ease.
Earlandson dives in and scores a takedown into Finkle's guard.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
Finkle controlling Earlandson's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Earlandson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finkle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Earlandson, into his guard.
Finkle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finkle trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Earlandson looking for a guillotine here but Finkle defends easily.
Finkle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Earlandson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finkle has managed to get both his arms back between Earlandson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.
Earlandson keeping full guard, as Finkle tries to pass.
Finkle is working Earlandson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Earlandson keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Earlandson working for submissions but it's allowed Finkle to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Finkle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Finkle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Earlandson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finkle circles away.
Finkle thinks about countering with a head kick.
Earlandson checks a low kick from Finkle.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Earlandson shoots and misses
enabling Finkle to counter with a crisp jab.
Earlandson lands with a nice body punch.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finkle defends it nicely.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Earlandson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finkle tries to avoid it but Earlandson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finkle to the ground. Finkle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Earlandson shoots in and drives through. Finkle sprawls well.
Finkle throwing a counter right hand but Earlandson manages to avoid it.
Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Finkle counter with a right hand.
Finkle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson goes for a double leg but Finkle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finkle continues to drive forward.
No luck for Earlandson with that takedown attempt.
Finkle scores with a hook to the body. Earlandson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Earlandson.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finkle but Finkle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finkle stuffs the takedown attempt from Earlandson. Earlandson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlandson is breathing heavily.
Earlandson moves out of range as Finkle strikes.
Finkle misses with a two punch combination.
Earlandson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finkle is fending him off so far but Earlandson persists. Nope, Finkle circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle pushes Earlandson up against the cage in a clinch.
Finkle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Earlandson is trying to push Finkle away but Finkle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Earlandson managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Earlandson breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkle. Earlandson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Finkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. Earlandson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earlandson dives in and grabs Finkle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finkle pushes down on Earlandson's head and hops out.
Kermit Earlandson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Earlandson. That did some damage!
Earlandson is looking to chop away at Finkle's legs.
Finkle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Finkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finkle throws a lazy right hand but Earlandson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finkle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Earlandson can do to turn this around?
Finkle misses with an uppercut. Earlandson saw that one coming.
Earlandson thinks about the counter body kick.
Finkle misses with a hook.
Finkle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Finkle.
Earlandson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Earlandson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finkle missing with a left hand there. Earlandson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Earlandson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Earlandson with the counter takedown but Finkle avoids it easily.
Earlandson darts in looking for a takedown but Finkle gets double underhooks and turns Earlandson into the cage.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Earlandson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finkle's waist but Finkle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Earlandson off to one side.
Finkle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finkle leaves Earlandson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Finkle misses its intended target.
Earlandson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Earlandson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkle.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown but Finkle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Finkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkle misses with an uppercut.
Earlandson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finkle but Finkle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finkle scores with a leg kick.
Kermit Earlandson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Earlandson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson has a takedown stuffed.
Earlandson needs to keep his hands up - Finkle had a free shot at his head there.
Earlandson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkle digs a good hook to Earlandson's body.
Finkle lands a nice looking body shot.
Earlandson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finkle.
Finkle throws a left that rocks Earlandson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Finkle dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Earlandson regain composure!
Earlandson is rocked!
It looks like Kermit Earlandson has been cut.
Earlandson wants to control but Finkle postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle trying to control the position but Earlandson is working away.
Earlandson wants to control but Finkle postures up.
Earlandson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kermit Earlandson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Finkle takes a swing at Earlandson's ribcage but misses.
Earlandson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Finkle controlling the position well.
Earlandson seems to be looking for submissions.
Finkle is trying to maintain the position but Earlandson is very close to passing his half guard.
Earlandson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earlandson wants to work for an arm triangle but Finkle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earlandson seems to be looking for submissions.
Finkle is trying to get back to full guard.
Finkle moves into full guard.
Earlandson stopping the sweep attempt from Finkle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earlandson trying to control but Finkle is working from the bottom.
Earlandson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finkle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Earlandson, into his guard.
Earlandson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finkle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Earlandson looking to control.
Earlandson looking for a sweep. Not yet Earlandson, not yet.
Earlandson controls Finkle momentarily but Finkle frees himself.
Earlandson keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Finkle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Earlandson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Earlandson.
Finkle lands a leg kick that knocks Earlandson off balance momentarily.
Earlandson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finkle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Earlandson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Finkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Earlandson manages to avoid it.
Finkle throws out a loose jab but Earlandson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Earlandson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown. Finkle tries to sprawl out of it but Earlandson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finkle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Earlandson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finkle connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Earlandson.
Earlandson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finkle.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkle misses with a low kick as Earlandson jumps back.
Finkle throws a leg kick but Earlandson moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkle. Earlandson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkle slaps away a takedown attempt from Earlandson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle knocks Earlandson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Kermit Earlandson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earlandson is still in real trouble! Can Finkle finish him?
Finkle trying to control the position but Earlandson is working away.
An elbow from Finkle crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Finkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finkle, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ray Finkle!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ray Finkle!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ray Finkle!
Ray Finkle wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Finkle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worrell has chosen Feuer Frei by Rammstein as his entrance music. Peter Worrell 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrell misses the shot to the body.
Judah lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Judah's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Judah misses.
A shot to the liver by Judah. Beautiful body shot.
Judah takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Worrell lands with a kick to the temple. Judah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Worrell scores with a nice right hand.
Worrell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worrell.
Worrell misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Worrell.
Judah takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Worrell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah has a couple of punches blocked by Worrell.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Worrell avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Worrell blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Worrell digs a right hand underneath Judah's ribcage. Judah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Worrell tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Worrell back against the cage.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
Worrell stops a takedown attempt from Judah.
Judah lands an uppercut.
Worrell throws a head punch that misses.
Worrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Worrell.
Worrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Worrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah prevents a body shot from Worrell.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Worrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell stalling against the cage.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worrell's elbow.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Judah lands an elbow inside that Worrell shrugs off.
It looks like Peter Worrell has been cut.
Nice elbow from Judah.
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worrell.
Judah avoids a wild elbow strike from Worrell.
Worrell misses with some punches.
Judah lands with a right to the head.
Judah avoids the elbow strike from Worrell, against the cage.
Judah working aggressively here.
Judah pushes Worrell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Worrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Worrell prevents a body shot from Judah.
Worrell digs a right hand underneath Judah's ribcage. Judah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Worrell looks winded!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Worrell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judah's brow.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah tries to work over Worrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Judah lands a nice elbow.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Worrell controls the action.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Judah lands an elbow just above Worrell 's eye.
Judah lands an uppercut.
Worrell takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Worrell blocks the elbow strike.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Worrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Judah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Judah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Peter Worrell's cut even more.
Judah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell misses with an elbow over the top.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worrell backwards.
Judah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worrell or not.
Judah lands a right hand.
Judah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Judah.
Judah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah lands with a right to the head.
Judah lands an elbow inside that Worrell shrugs off.
Judah lands an elbow just above Worrell 's eye.
The cut above Peter Worrell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Judah lands an elbow just above Worrell 's eye.
Worrell is rocked!
Judah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worrell.
Worrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Worrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peter Worrell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Judah lands a big right hand that drops Worrell! The killer instinct kicks in and Judah finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Judah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Judah!
David Judah tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. De Noteboom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Erika - I Don't Know. Slim Crowe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crowe defends it well.
Crowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Crowe.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
Crowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Noteboom.
Crowe throws an overhand right that lands on De Noteboom's shoulder, as De Noteboom tries to avoid the shot.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Noteboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Crowe does it's job there.
Crowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
Crowe throws a lazy right hand but De Noteboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe catches De Noteboom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Crowe. Beautiful body shot.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Crowe fights it but they end up in guard.
Crowe seems keen to control De Noteboom's posture.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Crowe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowe managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crowe is looking to clinch but De Noteboom is avoiding it.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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.
Crowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Noteboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crowe thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom looks to land a strike but Crowe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Noteboom won't allow Crowe to sweep him here.
De Noteboom postures up and lands a big shot to Crowe's brow.
Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Noteboom keeps the fight on the outside.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowe misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crowe misses with a kick to the body.
Crowe clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crowe after a bit of a struggle.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
Crowe misses with a body punch.
Crowe is pressed up against the cage. De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crowe down to the mat. Crowe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom slips under a jab from Crowe.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Noteboom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowe.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Noteboom can do to turn this around?
De Noteboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe scores with a hook to the body. De Noteboom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crowe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crowe throws a low kick but De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
Crowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. De Noteboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Noteboom avoids the head kick by Crowe.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Crowe coming out on top.
Crowe doesn't manage to clinch there - De Noteboom circles away.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe misses with an uppercut.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowe.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crowe misses with a leg kick.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowe misses with a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crowe gets back to full guard.
De Noteboom cracks Crowe with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom is looking to advance position but Crowe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Crowe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crowe tries to control but De Noteboom wriggling away.
De Noteboom tries to lock up and control but Crowe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe controlling from the full mount.
De Noteboom wants to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
Crowe content just to control the position here.
De Noteboom wants to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
De Noteboom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robert De Noteboom has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Noteboom tries to hold on but Crowe postures up.
De Noteboom is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowe controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as De Noteboom blocks the leg kick.
Crowe misses with a lunging right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe throws a nice looking combination but De Noteboom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crowe scores with a jab to the head.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Crowe.
A cross from Crowe lands.
Crowe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Noteboom doesn't seem bothered though.
De Noteboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crowe.
De Noteboom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crowe connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Noteboom. De Noteboom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom blocks a leg kick.
Crowe throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
Crowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Crowe lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe cracks a nice hook into De Noteboom's ribs.
Crowe lands a jab to De Noteboom's midsection.
Crowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crowe throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe had his way with Robert De Noteboom in that round.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Crowe.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Noteboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Crowe misses.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe throws a leg kick that is checked
so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Crowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Crowe!
Crowe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Noteboom is proving hard to escape from.
Crowe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crowe wants to stand but De Noteboom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
De Noteboom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but De Noteboom is retaining full guard.
Crowe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Noteboom is working an open guard so Crowe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom staying out of range there.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Crowe avoids it easily.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Crowe thuds his right hand into De Noteboom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slim Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Noteboom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crowe swings for the body but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Slim Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowe throws a jab when De Noteboom was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowe, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Slim Crowe wins by unanimous decision!
Slim Crowe retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Slim Crowe stared into the camera and said 'Yeah! Take those CTDs and stuff 'em!'.
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