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CTS 21 One More Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baroni comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys- Fight for your right. Holland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zombie. The key to victory for Joe Baroni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah Holland!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holland feints the counter takedown.
Baroni misses the shot to the body.
Baroni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baroni.
A punch combination from Baroni misses.
Holland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baroni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baroni's guard.
Holland throwing strikes from guard but Baroni blocks nicely.
Baroni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baroni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holland.
Baroni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni has momentary wrist control but Holland slips an elbow through the middle.
Holland trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom.
Holland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Holland trying to control the position from guard on top but Baroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holland prevents Baroni from getting back to his feet.
Baroni keeping moving, preventing Holland from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baroni's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baroni duly obliges.
Baroni scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Baroni as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni looks to land a combination but Holland avoids it well.
Baroni scores with a jab to the head.
Baroni misses with a combination
and Holland counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Holland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holland scores with punches from side control.
Holland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holland throws an elbow but Baroni slips to the side and avoids it well.
Holland wants to control but Baroni is keeping him busy.
Holland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baroni is trying to get back to half guard.
Holland tries for a kimura but Baroni is defending well.
Holland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baroni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baroni some visible discomfort.
Holland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Holland lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland trying to control the position but Baroni is working away.
Holland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baroni struggling a bit here.
Holland passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baroni!
Holland landing strikes from the mount.
Holland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baroni working to try and regain half guard.
Holland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holland unloading with bombs!
Baroni is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Holland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baroni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baroni avoids it really well and circles away.
Baroni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baroni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Micah Holland has been cut.
Baroni throws a right and a left that Holland avoids nicely.
Holland feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni misses with a few strikes there.
Baroni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baroni scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holland tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holland.
Holland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Baroni.
Holland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baroni throws a right and a left that Holland avoids nicely.
Holland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baroni throws a nice looking combination but Holland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baroni as he jumps to the side.
Baroni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baroni defends it well.
A combination from Baroni does no damage.
Holland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland slips under a jab.
Baroni throws a nice looking combination but Holland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baroni fails to land with a series of punches.
Holland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni gets caught napping as Holland dives in and scores a takedown. Baroni manages to retain guard.
Holland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holland wants to control from the top but Baroni keeps moving.
Holland landing some decent shots from guard.
Micah Holland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baroni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland pulls Baroni in to control the position.
Baroni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baroni trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Baroni looking to sit in guard and control but Holland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baroni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holland on the ground.
Holland wants to control from the top but Baroni keeps moving.
Baroni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baroni tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holland throws a big elbow that misses.
Holland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holland trying to control but Baroni is working from the bottom.
Holland stops Baroni from standing up.
Baroni is trying to hold Holland in close to prevent damage but Holland has managed to pass into half guard.
Baroni trying to control here.
Holland working Baroni over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Baroni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micah Holland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
A swing and a miss from Baroni.
Baroni lands with a right hand.
Baroni misses with the combination.
And Holland tries to counter it with a takedown but Baroni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baroni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baroni misses the jab.
Baroni throws a head kick that misses.
Baroni connects with a looping right hand.
Holland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baroni's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baroni manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baroni throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baroni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holland can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baroni throws a jab but it's blocked by Holland.
Holland feints the counter takedown.
Holland fails to land the takedown.
Baroni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holland momentarily.
Baroni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Baroni misses the target.
Holland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baroni's guard.
Holland wants to control from the top but Baroni keeps moving.
Baroni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni has momentary wrist control but Holland slips an elbow through the middle.
Baroni wants to stand but Holland is controlling the position.
Holland throwing strikes but missing.
Holland is working Baroni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holland wants to control from the top but Baroni keeps moving.
Holland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holland won't allow Baroni to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holland walks into a jab.
Joe Baroni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baroni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baroni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baroni throws a nice looking combination but Holland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baroni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Baroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Holland.
Baroni looks to score with a jab to the body but Holland is just out of range.
Baroni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baroni throws a right hand that Holland ducks under and follows up with a left that Holland also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Baroni.
Holland avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland connects with a jab.
Joe Baroni is winning the standup battle so far.
Baroni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holland.
Baroni stuffs the takedown attempt from Holland. Holland gets slowly back to his feet.
Donk. Baroni catches Holland right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holland dives in and grabs Baroni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baroni pushes down on Holland's head and hops out.
Holland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baroni defends well and Holland ends up having to push Baroni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baroni looks to land a body kick but Holland moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Baroni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baroni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Baroni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Honeypott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakin Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
7 - 22 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manfred Honeypott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anakin Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeypott thuds his right hand into Skywalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skywalker shoots and misses
and Honeypott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Honeypott.
Honeypott prevents the takedown attempt.
Honeypott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skywalker with a poor takedown
and Honeypott counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfred Honeypott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anakin Skywalker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Skywalker has his takedown stuffed
and Honeypott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Honeypott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skywalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honeypott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skywalker darts in looking for a takedown but Honeypott gets double underhooks and turns Skywalker into the cage.
Honeypott lands a nice looking body shot.
Honeypott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker has his takedown stuffed
and Honeypott counters with a right hand to the body.
Anakin Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker looks winded!
Honeypott scores with the left hand. Skywalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooh!!! Honeypott has knocked Skywalker down with a huge combo! Honeypott steps away and waves a wobbly Skywalker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Skywalker is rocked!
It looks like Anakin Skywalker has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeypott ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Skywalker's jaw. Skywalker's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Honeypott does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manfred Honeypott!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Jel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Fitzpatrick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Fitzpatrick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 11 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Jel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Jel.
Fitzpatrick feinted with a counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Jel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzpatrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzpatrick dives in for a single leg takedown but Jel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jel finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick forces Jel back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard.
Jel cracks Fitzpatrick with a solid left hand.
Jel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzpatrick's guard.
Jel throws a sloppy strike and Fitzpatrick has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jel is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Fitzpatrick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Fitzpatrick!
A very excited looking Mike Fitzpatrick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stumpy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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148 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stumpy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Wood!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wood. Wood gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Wood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wood kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stumpy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Wood prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wood prevents it.
Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Wood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson 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.
Johnson trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Wood uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wood looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Wood 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.
Wood moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Wood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stumpy Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to stand but Wood is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Wood struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Johnson looking to finish Wood with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wood!
Johnson lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Wood that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson tries to control but Wood wriggling away.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Wood is rocked!
Johnson cracks Wood with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stumpy Johnson!
Stumpy Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BlackStar Athletics for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Muchello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Fisher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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199 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Muchello!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muchello doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Muchello's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fisher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muchello scrambles back to his feet.
Muchello tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
A leg kick checked by Fisher.
Muchello misses with a takedown attempt - Fisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muchello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
Fisher lands a big head kick that sends Muchello tumbling to the mat! Fisher takes a step backwards and waves Muchello back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Muchello is rocked!
It looks like Jesus Muchello has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muchello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muchello wants to clinch.
Muchello throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
BOOM! Fisher lands a beautiful left hook that drops Muchello. Muchello tries to recover but Fisher is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Muchello lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Fisher!
Trevor Fisher gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas's entrance music is Bo-lieve. A fine choice. Huey Manley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
178 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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188 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boston Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas throws a lazy right hand but Manley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boston Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manley.
Manley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dallas quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manley thows a huge punch but Dallas dodges it nicely.
Manley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas tries to kick Manley off but Manley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dallas is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Manley there.
Manley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley throwing shots but Dallas is blocking nicely.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dallas defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dallas defending well though.
Manley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manley thows a huge punch but Dallas dodges it nicely.
Manley working Dallas over with strikes.
Dallas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manley trying to control the pace.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dallas defending well though.
Ground and pound from Manley.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Dallas is rocked!
Manley lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dallas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Manley jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumbo Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rangi Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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266 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jumbo Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rangi Williams!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams 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.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a series of punches but Mambo moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mambo. Those never looked like landing.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Mambo finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
It looks like Rangi Williams has been cut.
Mambo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams looks winded!
Nice body punch from Mambo.
Mambo drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Mambo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Williams is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mambo is stalking Williams. Williams circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mambo, and it's lights out! Williams really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jumbo Mambo!
A very excited looking Jumbo Mambo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zyb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halleck comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash-White Riot. Zyb has chosen "Battle" by Gangstarr as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Zyb!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zyb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zyb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zyb throws a right hand that Halleck ducks under and follows up with a left that Halleck also avoids with ease.
Halleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halleck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zyb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halleck rushes Zyb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zyb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halleck blocks it with crossed arms.
Halleck tries a body shot but Zyb blocks it.
Halleck can't find room to land a body shot as Zyb controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zyb tries to pull guard but Halleck holds him up against the cage and eventually Zyb drops back down to his feet.
Halleck scores with a hook to the body.
Halleck avoids the elbow strike from Zyb, against the cage.
Zyb is trying to pull guard but Halleck has him pressed against the cage.
Zyb tries to pull guard but Halleck holds him up against the cage and eventually Zyb drops back down to his feet.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Zyb.
Zyb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halleck is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zyb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Chris Zyb has been cut.
Zyb lands with a slapping head kick.
Halleck slaps away a takedown attempt from Zyb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halleck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zyb doesn't seem bothered though.
Zyb has his takedown stuffed
and Halleck counters with a left to the body.
Zyb looks winded!
Zyb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Halleck lands a jab to Zyb's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halleck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zyb.
Zyb is rocked!
Halleck drops Zyb with a huge uppercut! Zyb drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Halleck is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chris Zyb spoke after the fight, saying 'It was an accident...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigellinus Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
282 lbs
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229 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tigellinus Satanae!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudain can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Satanae blocks the leg kick.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boudain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Satanae is out of range and Boudain settles back down.
Satanae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boudain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boudain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Satanae forces Boudain back against the cage and clinches.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Boudain blocks with his arms.
Boudain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Satanae landing knees to the body.
Satanae looking to stall.
Satanae blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satanae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boudain's brow.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boudain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Satanae is looking to control Boudain's arms but Boudain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Satanae has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Satanae up against the cage.
Boudain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boudain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boudain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Satanae moves away from the strike by Boudain.
Boudain scores with a push kick.
Boudain throws a chopping leg kick but Satanae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boudain.
A head kick misses from Boudain.
Boudain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Satanae is out of range.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Satanae slips under a jab.
Satanae tries to counter with a clinch but Boudain shakes him off and moves away.
Boudain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boudain.
It looks like Tigellinus Satanae has been cut.
Satanae closes the distance and pushes Boudain back into the cage.
Boudain is looking to control Satanae's arms but Satanae gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boudain has his back to the cage.
Boudain blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boudain is pushing Satanae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boudain seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Boudain misses
and Satanae moves into the clinch.
Boudain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Satanae avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Satanae blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain tries to work over Satanae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Boudain is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boudain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boudain avoids it.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Boudain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satanae has Boudain pushed against the cage.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudain misses with some punches.
Satanae is trying to maintain a safe position but Boudain gets an underhook and turns Satanae into the cage.
Boudain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Boudain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boudain lands with a kick to the temple. Satanae shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Satanae tries to clinch but Boudain is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Boudain.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boudain.
Satanae blocks a head kick by Boudain.
Boudain throws a sloppy head kick and Satanae moves out of range easily.
Satanae wants to counter with a clinch but Boudain pushes him away.
Dante Boudain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudain keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae moves out of range as Boudain throws a body kick.
Boudain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boudain misses with a low kick.
Good work by Satanae as he checks the leg kick.
Boudain scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanae misses with a body kick.
Boudain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boudain misses with a body kick.
Satanae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudain connects with a solid leg kick.
Satanae checks a leg kick nicely.
Satanae is looking to clinch.
Satanae moves out of range of the leg kick from Boudain.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boudain tries to land a leg kick but Satanae saw it coming and moves away.
Dante Boudain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boudain throws a solid leg kick but Satanae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boudain.
Satanae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boudain.
Satanae wants to clinch up but Boudain keeps it at a distance.
Boudain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boudain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satanae was well out of range. Poor timing from Boudain.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boudain throws a low kick but Satanae avoids it.
Satanae checks a leg kick.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Satanae 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.
Boudain throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain misses with a low kick as Satanae jumps back.
Boudain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satanae can do to turn this around?
Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dante Boudain is winning the standup battle so far.
Satanae clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain wants to stall.
Boudain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satanae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boudain is pushing Satanae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satanae.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boudain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Satanae taking a breather.
Boudain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tigellinus Satanae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boudain tries to stall but Satanae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boudain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boudain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Satanae.
Satanae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boudain blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Boudain on the inside.
Satanae lands with a left to the head.
Boudain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Satanae under the eye.
Satanae avoids the head kick by Boudain.
Satanae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boudain sets himself, and Satanae steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudain avoids it this time.
Satanae checks a leg kick.
Boudain throws a sloppy head kick and Satanae moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudain cracks the inside of Satanae's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boudain 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 Satanae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Satanae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boudain misses with a low kick as Satanae jumps back.
Boudain tries a low kick but Satanae avoids it.
Boudain gets tackled into the cage by Satanae. Satanae maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boudain is defending well for now.
Satanae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Satanae misses with a knee to the head.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boudain blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae tries to land knees in the clinch but Boudain avoids the damage to the body.
Boudain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boudain is looking to slow Satanae down with leg kicks.
Boudain feints and then cracks Satanae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Satanae down.
Boudain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Boudain tenderised Satanae's leg. Satanae is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boudain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boudain tries a low kick but Satanae avoids it.
Boudain throws a leg kick but Satanae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boudain throws a leg kick but Satanae moved away.
Satanae wants to counter with a clinch but Boudain pushes him away.
Satanae avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Boudain misses.
Satanae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boudain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boudain tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Satanae.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boudain misses with a body kick.
Boudain misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudain.
Boudain gets tackled into the cage by Satanae. Satanae maintains the clinch.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boudain as Satanae tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut.
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.
Boudain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satanae's sensitive parts.
Boudain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boudain wants to land a leg kick but Satanae is out of range.
Satanae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satanae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
You can see that Satanae has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Satanae has taken the fight to the clinch.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boudain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boudain blocks it with crossed arms.
Satanae tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Boudain blocks it.
Boudain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Satanae is keeping busy.
Satanae blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satanae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boudain sets himself, and Satanae steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudain avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satanae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satanae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boudain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Satanae tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boudain connects with a leg kick. Satanae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boudain misses with a low kick as Satanae jumps back.
Boudain lands a nice hook to Satanae's body. Satanae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Satanae moves out of range as Boudain throws a body kick.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Boudain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Tigellinus Satanae's cut even more.
Satanae moves out of range of the leg kick from Boudain.
Boudain swats away the attempt to clinch by Satanae.
Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudain throws a head kick but Satanae moves out of range.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Satanae has closed the distance and engaged Boudain in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudain is trying to push Satanae away but Satanae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Satanae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Boudain.
Boudain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Satanae backwards.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Boudain is blocking nicely.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but Boudain blocks it.
Boudain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Satanae is keeping busy.
Boudain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudain misses with a low kick.
Satanae wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satanae instigates a clinch.
Satanae crunches a lovely knee into Boudain's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Satanae stalling in the clinch but Boudain improves position.
Satanae scores a nice knee to the body.
Satanae stalls.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Boudain blocks with his arms.
Satanae stalling against the cage.
Satanae with a knee to the head.
Satanae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Satanae controls his hands.
Boudain tries a body shot but Satanae blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boudain as Satanae tries to tie him up.
Boudain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boudain manages to break the clinch.
Satanae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Satanae avoids the head kick by Boudain.
Boudain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Satanae.
Boudain throws a wild body kick that Satanae sees coming a mile off.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Boudain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudain tries a low kick but Satanae avoids it.
Boudain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudain throws a low kick but Satanae moves out of range easily.
Satanae tries to counter with a clinch but Boudain shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boudain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Satanae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Satanae blocks a head kick by Boudain.
Boudain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boudain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boudain throws out a leg kick but Satanae moves out of range and Boudain only half commits.
Boudain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudain scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satanae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boudain 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 Satanae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Satanae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Satanae tries to counter with a clinch but Boudain shakes him off and moves away.
Boudain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satanae.
Satanae checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Boudain tenderised Satanae's leg. Satanae is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Boudain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Boudain misses.
A clash of legs there as Satanae blocks the low kick.
Satanae is looking to clinch but Boudain is avoiding it.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body. Satanae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Satanae avoids the head kick by Boudain.
Satanae tries to clinch up.
Satanae rushes Boudain and presses him up against the cage.
Boudain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boudain misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boudain fails to land.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boudain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Satanae tries to land knees in the clinch but Boudain avoids the damage to the body.
Satanae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boudain.
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudain trying to stall but Satanae improves his position.
Boudain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudain swinging wildly here.
Boudain throws a sloppy head kick
and Satanae moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudain misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Satanae.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain digs a right hand into Satanae's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Satanae's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Satanae as Boudain tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudain stalling the fight.
Satanae being controlled against the cage.
Boudain breaks from the clinch.
Boudain throws a leg kick which misses Satanae's front leg but catches the back leg as Satanae tries to avoid it.
Boudain throws a sloppy head kick and Satanae moves out of range easily.
Satanae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Satanae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boudain. Boudain obviously looking to wear him down.
Satanae scores with a one two! Boudain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Satanae blocks a head kick by Boudain.
Boudain sets himself, and Satanae steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudain avoids it this time.
Satanae checks a leg kick.
Boudain sets himself, and Satanae steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudain avoids it this time.
Boudain gets tackled into the cage by Satanae. Satanae maintains the clinch.
Satanae misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Satanae pushes Boudain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Satanae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudain can't find room to land a body shot as Satanae controls the action.
Satanae looking to throw knees to the head but Boudain is blocking nicely.
Boudain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boudain tries to score with a low kick but Satanae moves his leg out of the way.
Boudain sets himself, and Satanae steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudain avoids it this time.
Boudain throws a chopping leg kick but Satanae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Satanae wants to clinch up but Boudain keeps it at a distance.
Boudain wants to land a leg kick but Satanae is out of range.
Satanae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boudain.
Boudain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Boudain throws a leg kick but Satanae moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain had his way with Tigellinus Satanae in that round.
The cut man is working on Tigellinus Satanae's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boudain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Satanae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satanae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boudain's brow.
Satanae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boudain blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boudain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boudain misses with a kick to the body.
Boudain throws a front kick aimed at Satanae's knee but Satanae avoids it well.
Boudain sets himself, and Satanae steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudain avoids it this time.
Boudain misses with a low kick.
Boudain sets himself, and Satanae steps forward looking for the clinch! Boudain avoids it this time.
Satanae moves in looking to clinch but Boudain pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Satanae blocks the low kick.
Boudain misses with a low kick as Satanae jumps back.
Boudain misses with a low kick.
Satanae wants to counter with a clinch but Boudain pushes him away.
Boudain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satanae walks into a straight right hand from Boudain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain misses with a low kick as Satanae jumps back.
That kick from Boudain tenderised Satanae's leg. Satanae is trying to keep his angry face on.
Satanae blocks a leg kick.
Satanae tries to clinch but Boudain moves out of range.
Boudain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Satanae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boudain misses with a leg kick.
Boudain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Satanae. Satanae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boudain is looking to score with low kicks.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Boudain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Satanae.
Satanae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boudain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boudain 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 Satanae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Satanae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boudain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Satanae avoids a kick to the body.
Satanae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boudain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Satanae checks a low kick from Boudain.
Boudain is looking to score with low kicks.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Satanae is looking to clinch.
Boudain throws a low kick but Satanae avoids it.
Satanae wants to counter with a clinch but Boudain pushes him away.
Satanae moves into range and clinches up with Boudain.
Satanae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boudain avoids the elbow strike from Satanae, against the cage.
Satanae stalling in the clinch.
Boudain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudain tries to score with a low kick but Satanae moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudain is looking to chop away at Satanae's legs.
Boudain throws a solid leg kick but Satanae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boudain.
Satanae clinches with his opponent.
Boudain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudain throws a low kick but Satanae moves out of range easily.
Boudain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Satanae is out of range and Boudain settles back down.
Satanae wants to counter the offense by Boudain and move into the clinch position.
Boudain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boudain throws a solid leg kick but Satanae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boudain.
Satanae wants to counter with a clinch but Boudain pushes him away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Satanae checks a leg kick.
Satanae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boudain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Satanae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Satanae wants to stall.
Boudain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Satanae backwards.
Tigellinus Satanae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boudain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Satanae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boudain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudain thumps Satanae with a low kick.
Satanae is looking to clinch but Boudain is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudain.
Boudain lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudain lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Satanae blocks the low kick.
Satanae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudain can pounce on him.
Boudain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Satanae moves in looking to clinch but Boudain pushes him off.
Boudain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Boudain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boudain, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson comes to the cage accompanied by Not Affraid- Eminem. Rutger Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rutger Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson slips a straight right by Svensson.
Svensson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Sanderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Svensson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Sanderson saw that one coming.
Svensson thows a leg kick but Sanderson checks it
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Svensson is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Sanderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Svensson down.
Sanderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Svensson prevents Sanderson from moving into mount.
Sanderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sanderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanderson wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy.
Sanderson lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Svensson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Svensson being controlled for a moment.
Sanderson is working Svensson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sanderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Svensson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanderson working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sanderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanderson throws some wild stikes that Svensson manages to avoid easily.
Sanderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanderson unloads with some shots from mount but Svensson bucks and avoids them well.
Sanderson landing strikes from the mount.
Sanderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanderson unloading with bombs!
Sanderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanderson punching from mount but Svensson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sanderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Sanderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Svensson.
Sanderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanderson attempts a counter takedown but Svensson avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Sanderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Sanderson moved out of range nicely.
Sanderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a body shot
and Sanderson counters with a single leg into guard. Svensson didn't expect that.
Svensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Sanderson works over Svensson with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanderson pushes down on Svensson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanderson drops an elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
Sanderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
Sanderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Sanderson controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Sanderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sanderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svensson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanderson.
Sanderson winds up and cracks Svensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Sanderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svensson sprawls and moves away.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Sanderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Sanderson tries to counter with a takedown but Svensson is quick to defend against it.
Svensson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanderson checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Svensson.
Cael Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svensson misses with a hook to the body
and Sanderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson postures up in Svensson's guard and throws a big left but Svensson blocks it.
Sanderson lands a couple of elbows.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson pushes down on Svensson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Svensson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Svensson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Svensson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is keen to just control but Svensson is a slippery customer.
Sanderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanderson throwing shots but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Svensson is refusing to be controlled, as Sanderson sits in half guard.
Sanderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanderson working over Svensson with some ground and pound. Svensson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanderson'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is working for a kimura but Svensson is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Sanderson there.
Sanderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Svensson swings for the body but Sanderson moves out of range.
Svensson thumps Sanderson with a low kick.
Svensson scores with a nice body kick.
Svensson misses with a hook.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanderson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson throws a hook but Sanderson avoids it easily.
Sanderson tries to counter with a takedown but Svensson is quick to defend against it.
Svensson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Sanderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svensson sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanderson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sanderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
Sanderson tries to counter with a takedown but Svensson is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Sanderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Svensson is predictable there
so Sanderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanderson works over Svensson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
Sanderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sanderson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Sanderson 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.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Sanderson tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Svensson misses the target.
Sanderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Sanderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson misses with a shot to the body
and Sanderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanderson controlling from the top position.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svensson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson had his way with Rutger Svensson in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanderson tries to counter with a takedown but Svensson is quick to defend against it.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Svensson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
Sanderson attempts a counter takedown but Svensson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Svensson throws a hook but Sanderson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sanderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Sanderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svensson sprawls and moves away.
Svensson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Sanderson slips a nice elbow through Svensson's hands, connecting with Svensson's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson is looking for a kimura here.
Sanderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rutger Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is controlling the pace.
Sanderson is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanderson to get the leverage.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Svensson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Ground and pound from Sanderson.
Cael Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Sanderson not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanderson is trying to work for a kimura but Svensson is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rutger Svensson.
I think Sanderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Cael Sanderson, 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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