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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rama Udo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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159 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Udo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Warren Parker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker with a jab.
Udo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parker struggling a bit here.
Udo is trying to move to mount but Parker reverses beautifully and ends up in Udo's guard.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parker is standing up over Udo. Udo looks to escape but Parker dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Udo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Parker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Udo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to control but Udo is having none of it.
Parker fails to take his opponent's back.
Parker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Udo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Parker tries to control but Udo wriggling away.
Parker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Udo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Udo is trying to get back to his feet.
Parker trying to control the position but Udo is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udo tries to escape but Parker is in control.
Udo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Udo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Udo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Udo wants to get back to his feet.
Parker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker prevents Udo from escaping the position.
Parker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Udo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Udo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Parker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Parker has an Americana. Udo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Parker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Parker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Warren Parker!
Warren Parker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascual Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Another One Bites The Dust. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamidovich Saitiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamidovich Saitiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
As Hamidovich Saitiev tries to get set, Perez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hamidovich Saitiev manages to avoid the attempt.
Hamidovich Saitiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Hamidovich Saitiev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Hamidovich Saitiev sits in half guard.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice short elbow.
Perez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hamidovich Saitiev passes into side control!
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with punches from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Perez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Perez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hamidovich Saitiev's best efforts.
Perez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Perez's temple.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez punching from the bottom.
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perez trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Perez with some ground and pound. Perez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev working Perez over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Perez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Perez with some ground and pound. Perez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the head and body with strikes.
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Perez's temple.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Perez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perez actively working from the bottom here.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev is thwarting Perez's attempts to control the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perez is rocked!
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands strikes from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Perez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hamidovich Saitiev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Perez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hamidovich Saitiev! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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130 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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32
143 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Serge Ibaka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibaka moves into the clinch.
Ibaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Ibaka works on Kopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ibaka lands a body punch.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Ibaka to work.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Kopp avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibaka tries to work over Kopp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Ibaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kopp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibaka slips a jab from Kopp.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Kopp's shoulder, as Kopp tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibaka misses the target.
Kopp tries to counter with a takedown but Ibaka is quick to defend against it.
Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopp.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka jabs at Kopp's body.
Kopp shoots in but Ibaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibaka throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.
Ibaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kopp doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibaka as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka cracks Kopp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kopp is rocked!
Ibaka scores with a body shot.
Oh Kopp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kopp is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibaka lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kopp off his feet! Kopp tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Pinaglabanan, you got a lucky decision last time. I'd love a rematch, lets get it booked!'.
In defeat, Dave Kopp stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ted Getstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Getstoned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Beefcake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getstoned staying out of range there.
Beefcake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beefcake rushes Getstoned and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beefcake tries a body shot but Getstoned blocks it.
Getstoned is trying to pull guard but Beefcake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Getstoned jumps guard but Beefcake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beefcake lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Beefcake - that landed with a thud.
Beefcake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Getstoned ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Getstoned no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Getstoned looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Getstoned looking for a guillotine here but Beefcake defends easily.
Getstoned working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beefcake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beefcake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getstoned working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beefcake has passed into half guard!
Beefcake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Getstoned is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Getstoned is working hard here to advance position.
Getstoned might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Getstoned actively working from the bottom here.
Beefcake trying to pass the guard but Getstoned defending well.
Getstoned is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beefcake pulls his head out easily.
Getstoned wants to get back to full guard but Beefcake has mounted him!
Getstoned sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Getstoned looking for submissions off his back.
Beefcake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Getstoned. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getstoned wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Beefcake has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Getstoned looking for submissions off his back.
Getstoned looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beefcake is pressing down on Getstoned's thigh, looking to free his foot. Getstoned is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beefcake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Getstoned slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Getstoned looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Beefcake is defending well. Getstoned quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Beefcake has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Getstoned celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Getstoned!
A victorious Ted Getstoned thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerrald James will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Unz Unz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unz was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Unz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James misses with an uppercut
and Unz counters with a left to the body.
Unz wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Unz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with a body shot.
Unz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unz fails with a takedown attempt.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unz Unz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Unz should have avoided that one.
It looks like Unz Unz has been cut.
Unz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Unz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. James is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Unz yanks on the arm and James is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Unz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Unz Unz!
Unz Unz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy. The key to victory for George Moshington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango avoids the body shot from Moshington.
Shango wants to counter with a clinch but Moshington pushes him away.
Moshington works over Shango's head and body with a nice combination.
Moshington throws out a loose jab but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moshington misses with a combination
and Shango counters with a single leg into guard. Moshington didn't expect that.
Shango postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
Moshington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shango trying to control the position from guard on top but Moshington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moshington 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.
Shango wants to take a breather but Moshington is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington controlling the position well.
Moshington is not content to let Shango control the position.
Moshington wants to control but Shango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shango is looking for a kimura here.
Moshington is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moshington avoid being mounted?
Shango trying to mount his opponent but Moshington defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shango misses with a head shot. Moshington uses the momentum to regain guard.
Moshington keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
Moshington has Shango pulled in close to control his posture.
Shango trying to control the position from guard on top but Moshington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moshington trying to keep a closed guard but Shango is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moshington connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moshington lands with a nice body punch.
Moshington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moshington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shango throwing strikes but missing.
Shango tries to free his leg and advance position but Moshington is retaining full guard.
Moshington working a defensive guard but Shango passes into half guard.
Moshington is trying to control but can't.
Shango is stalling here. Moshington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shango seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moshington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shango is looking for a sweep.
Moshington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shango down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango wants to control but Moshington postures up.
Moshington tries to advance to mount but can't.
Moshington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shango keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Shango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moshington just content to control the position.
Shango sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango is looking for a sweep. Moshington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shango is pressing down on Moshington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moshington wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Papa Shango 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.
Shango has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shango there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moshington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shango tries to counter with a clinch but Moshington shakes him off and moves away.
Moshington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Moshington as he connects with a hook.
Shango takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Moshington there.
Shango is rocked!
Moshington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Moshington finish him?
George Moshington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shango takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moshington looks to land a combination but Shango avoids it well.
And Shango tries to counter it with a takedown but Moshington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shango avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Shango tries to counter it with a takedown but Moshington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Moshington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shango in his tracks.
Moshington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shango with the counter takedown but Moshington avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shango.
Shango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moshington walks away with a smile on his face. Shango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moshington lands a slapping body shot.
Moshington scores with a decent looking hook.
Moshington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moshington cracks Shango with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moshington has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shango to stand back up!
Shango moves out of range of the strikes.
Shango feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Moshington misses its intended target.
Moshington loads up on a big right hand but Shango slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shango manages to avoid it.
Moshington works Shango's body with a nice hook.
Moshington throws a poor cross that misses
and Shango counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moshington wants to get back to full guard.
Moshington is refusing to be controlled, as Shango sits in half guard.
Moshington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shango seems to have recovered his senses.
Shango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moshington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papa Shango has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango looking for a submission but Moshington manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Moshington has his foot on Shango's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shango works his way back into a safe position though.
Shango is looking to advance position but Moshington has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Moshington avoids the attempt from Shango to control.
Shango is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moshington is staying active.
Moshington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shango can do to turn this around?
Moshington tries to control but Shango wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington content just to control the position here.
Moshington lands with some strikes.
Shango tries to lock up and control but Moshington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moshington controlling his opponent.
Shango tries to hold on but Moshington postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Moshington there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moshington looking to finish with strikes here!
Moshington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shango wants to get back to full guard.
Shango felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shango avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moshington.
Moshington wants to pass the guard but Shango is defending well.
Moshington seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Shango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shango feints the counter takedown.
Moshington lands with a nice body punch.
Shango takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shango walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moshington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shango moves away.
Shango with the counter takedown but Moshington avoids it easily.
A big left from Moshington misses.
Moshington sets himself, and Shango steps forward looking for the clinch! Moshington avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington scores with a hook to the body. Shango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shango gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moshington misses with a body shot.
Shango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moshington lands a two punch combo.
George Moshington is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington cracks Shango on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shango falls backwards against the cage. Moshington follows up with more strikes that drop Shango to his knees. Moshington keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shango! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Moshington!
After the big win, George Moshington made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Invictus and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader has chosen The Imperial March as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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134 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Vader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader 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.
Vader wants to slow Pinaglabanan down by chopping away at his legs.
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vader manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinaglabanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
Pinaglabanan passes Vader 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vader trying to control here.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two 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.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Pinaglabanan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader ducks right into an uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vader counters with a left to the body.
Pinaglabanan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vader lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Pinaglabanan.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vader enables Pinaglabanan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vader manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader has control of Pinaglabanan's left arm, preventing Pinaglabanan from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Pinaglabanan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vader doesn't seem phased though.
Vader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vader gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vader sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinaglabanan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinaglabanan's back!
Vader not allowing Pinaglabanan to control his hands.
Well, with Vader on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pinaglabanan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vader keeps control of the position as Pinaglabanan tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is working the ground and pound. Can Pinaglabanan escape?
Vader tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinaglabanan pushed the leg off.
Vader is hanging on to Pinaglabanan's back as he tries to escape.
Vader is working the ground and pound. Can Pinaglabanan escape?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader doesn't have the hooks in and Pinaglabanan manages to turn into his guard.
Pinaglabanan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.
Vader wants to sweep here but Pinaglabanan controlling him for the moment.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vader is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinaglabanan, at least for the moment.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinaglabanan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vader defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
Vader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinaglabanan checks it well.
Pinaglabanan is looking to clinch.
Vader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinaglabanan.
Vader leaves Pinaglabanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
John Pinaglabanan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Pinaglabanan has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinaglabanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinaglabanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader tries to counter with a clinch but Pinaglabanan shakes him off and moves away.
Pinaglabanan throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader stuffs the takedown.
Vader shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vader showed some decent athleticism there.
Vader trying to pass the guard but Pinaglabanan defending well.
Pinaglabanan gets back to full guard.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pinaglabanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinaglabanan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vader misses with a hook.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Pinaglabanan misses its intended target.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Vader is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vader thumps Pinaglabanan with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan throws a big shot that misses.
Vader cracks Pinaglabanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader ! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Pinaglabanan.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinaglabanan missing with a left hand there. Vader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader .
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan cracks Vader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vader throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pinaglabanan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a double leg but Vader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinaglabanan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinaglabanan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinaglabanan.
Vader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinaglabanan, as that shot connected.
Pinaglabanan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
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!
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinaglabanan is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to score with a low kick but Pinaglabanan moves his leg out of the way.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinaglabanan throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vader tried to score with a low kick but Pinaglabanan checks it.
Pinaglabanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan blocks a leg kick.
Pinaglabanan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinaglabanan throws out the jab.
Pinaglabanan misses with a left hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinaglabanan moves away.
Vader lands a right hook to the body.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
Vader tries to land a leg kick but Pinaglabanan saw it coming and moves away.
Pinaglabanan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vader manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vader sprawls well. Vader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Vader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinaglabanan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinaglabanan looks to clinch
and Vader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan connects with a looping right hand.
Vader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vader moves away from the strike by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan goes for a double leg but Vader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vader continues to drive forward.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinaglabanan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vader walks into a jab.
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!
Vader throws a head kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vader throws a nice head kick!
Vader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinaglabanan darts in trying to clinch
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Pinaglabanan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinaglabanan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinaglabanan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinaglabanan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch
and Vader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Vader - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Darth Vader just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vader 's head backwards.
Vader slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Vader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vader throws out a powerful jab.
Vader tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping left.
Pinaglabanan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vader slips under a jab.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight left.
Vader slips a straight right by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vader counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vader .
Pinaglabanan scores with the left hand. Vader knows he should have avoided that one.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
A little jabbing left from Vader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinaglabanan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinaglabanan connects with a crisp jab.
Vader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinaglabanan in his tracks.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinaglabanan works the jab nicely.
Vader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinaglabanan to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Vader lands with a straight right. Pinaglabanan didn't see that one coming.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but Vader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vader moves into the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader .
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
A short right from Vader .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a right to the head.
Vader has clasped his hands together around Pinaglabanan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vader lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vader throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Pinaglabanan is right now.
Vader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vader lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinaglabanan down.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control Vader 's posture but Vader avoids it.
Vader scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vader trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan prevents Vader from improving position.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Vader postures up.
Pinaglabanan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vader wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Vader are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vader delivers a nice body kick.
Vader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader connects with a leg kick. Pinaglabanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pinaglabanan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vader makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pinaglabanan really felt that one!
Pinaglabanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader throws a low kick but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Vader lands the left hand.
Vader defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinaglabanan misses the target.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinaglabanan throws out the jab.
Vader lands a high kick!
Pinaglabanan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Vader .
Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Pinaglabanan moves into range and clinches up with Vader .
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader scores with a shoulder strike.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vader .
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Vader .
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vader - that landed with a thud.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader gets through Pinaglabanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Vader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinaglabanan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinaglabanan.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vader pushes Pinaglabanan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
A hook to the body from Vader .
Vader blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Pinaglabanan's head.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Vader lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vader works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pinaglabanan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vader controlling from the top position.
Vader pushing down on Pinaglabanan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader ! Darth Vader retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Darth Vader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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