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TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Dayley (ranked 5183 p4p, 642 weight class) and Shawn Griffin (ranked 24313 p4p, 919 weight class). Griffin has chosen Medicate - Flaw as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Dayley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Dayley. Those never looked like landing.
Dayley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dayley regains guard.
Dayley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dayley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Griffin rolls with it to try and escape but Dayley cranks on the arm and Griffin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dayley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Tea (ranked 24413 p4p, 892 weight class) and Jet Jenson Jr (ranked 9002 p4p, 767 weight class). Jenson Jr has chosen MIA-Paper planes as his entrance music. Ice Tea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Jenson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea gets the takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jenson Jr has eaten all the pies!
Jenson Jr is trying to control Tea's posture but Tea avoids it.
Tea is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenson Jr is defending well.
Tea tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tea has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenson Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Tea seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Jenson Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Ice Tea!
During a confident post fight interview, Ice Tea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jet Jenson Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Mayday mayday!! were going down...I repeat... mayday mayday!! were going down!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Livity (ranked 2178 p4p, 337 weight class) and Terry Tatum (ranked 1511 p4p, 232 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Terry Tatum enters the cage!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Livity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Tatum.
No joy there for Livity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Livity does no damage.
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Livity avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Livity jabs at Tatum's body.
Livity works Tatum's body with a nice hook.
Tatum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Livity connects with a single shot there.
Livity moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Livity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson Livity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livity.
Livity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Livity connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Livity scores with a punch to the head.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Livity lands a head shot.
Tatum lands a leg kick that knocks Livity off balance momentarily.
Livity cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Livity lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Livity.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Livity moved out of range.
Tatum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Livity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Livity.
Livity is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Livity.
Livity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livity throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Livity throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Livity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Livity misses with a straight right.
Livity with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a leg kick that misses.
Livity lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into range.
Tatum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Livity scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Livity there.
Tatum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Livity throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Tatum misses with the combination.
Livity connects with a body shot that sends Tatum's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lunges at Livity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Livity's hand.
Livity catches Tatum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Livity lands a jab to the nose.
Livity scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Livity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Livity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Livity connects with a looping right hand.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livity.
Livity scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity lands with a good body shot.
Livity throws a series of strikes that have Tatum backpedaling.
Tatum tries to land a front kick but Livity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tatum throws a leg kick but Livity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Livity.
Tatum misses with a hook. Livity ducked under it nicely.
As Tatum tries to get set, Livity tries to push him back and clinch up but Tatum manages to avoid the attempt.
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Livity finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Livity moves away from the strike by Tatum.
Livity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Livity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tatum is looking for the big counter here.
Livity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Livity. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity lands a jab to the head.
Tatum moves forwards but Livity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Livity scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Livity counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livity digs a good hook to Tatum's body.
Tatum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Livity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Livity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Livity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards.
Tatum scores with a three punch combo!
Tatum is looking to land body kicks.
Livity digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Livity scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Livity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatum scrambles back to his feet.
Livity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Livity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
Livity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Livity avoids the body shot from Tatum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity lands an overhand right.
Livity cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Terry Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livity lands with a nice body punch.
Livity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Livity dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
Livity with a nice cross.
Livity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Livity misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A cross from Livity lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Livity scores with a jab.
Livity lunges at Tatum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tatum's hand.
Livity lands with a nice body punch.
Livity lands a jab to Tatum's midsection.
Livity misses with a straight right.
Tatum is looking for the big counter here.
Livity scores with a punch to the head.
Livity blocks a head kick by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livity.
Jackson Livity is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Livity finds it's way through Tatum's defenses.
Livity displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livity looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Livity misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livity dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
Livity throws out a powerful jab.
Livity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Livity checks a low kick from Tatum.
Livity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Livity looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tatum slips under a jab.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Livity lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Livity works Tatum's body with a nice hook.
Livity connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
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!
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Livity lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Livity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum needs to keep his hands up - Livity had a free shot at his head there.
Livity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Livity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Livity lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a series of strikes that have Livity backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Livity misses with a body shot.
As Livity backs off Tatum throws a huge counter combo but Livity manages to avoid it all.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Livity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livity misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livity.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tatum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Livity has got the better of the exchanges.
Livity misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Livity. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Livity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Livity scores with a four punch combination!
Livity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Jackson Livity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Livity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Livity lands a nice hook to Tatum's body. Tatum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Livity just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum slips a jab from Livity.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Livity is just out of range.
Livity doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Livity connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livity.
Livity scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Livity's corner calls for a 1-2. Livity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Livity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity throws a body shot but no joy.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum throws a right and a left that Livity avoids nicely.
Livity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Livity lands with a good body shot.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Livity counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Livity avoids them all with ease.
Livity is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tatum.
Livity misses with an uppercut.
Livity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livity scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatum throws a nice looking combination but Livity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Livity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Terry Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Livity finds it's target.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Livity moves away.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Livity looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Livity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Livity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Livity!
Jackson Livity thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alvarez (ranked 5122 p4p, 636 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 4827 p4p, 607 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with Eminem–Phenomenal blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez slips a jab from Beddoe.
Beddoe throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Beddoe dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Beddoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beddoe throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Beddoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez catches Beddoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvarez clobbers Beddoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Philo Beddoe has been cut.
Alvarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Alvarez lands a really nice looking cross but Beddoe seems unphased.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Beddoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Beddoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beddoe thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Beddoe had a free shot at his head there.
Beddoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Alvarez is rocked!
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Beddoe counters with a big right hand! Oh Alvarez is in trouble here! Beddoe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philo Beddoe!
In his post fight interview, Philo Beddoe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Archibald (ranked 7897 p4p, 358 weight class) and Allan Omega (ranked 3813 p4p, 191 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Archibald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archibald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega looks to land a combination but Archibald avoids it well.
Omega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archibald circles away quickly and effectively.
Archibald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archibald misses with a two punch combination.
Omega throws a combination. Archibald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Omega lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Archibald misses the target.
Omega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Archibald does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Omega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Omega with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archibald moves away.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Omega works over Archibald's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Bruno Archibald has been cut.
Archibald connects with a single shot there.
Omega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Omega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Archibald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archibald misses with a double jab
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Archibald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archibald throws a series of punches but Omega moves out of range.
Omega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Omega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archibald.
A jab from Omega does it's job there.
Archibald misses with a few strikes there.
Omega is looking for the big counter here.
Omega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archibald is looking for a counter combo.
Omega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A cross from Archibald lands.
Omega throws a right hand that Archibald ducks under and follows up with a left that Archibald also avoids with ease.
Archibald slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega scores with a hook.
Omega connects with a nice looking jab.
Allan Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Omega misses.
It looked like Archibald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Omega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Omega finds it's way through Archibald's defenses.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archibald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Omega slips under a jab from Archibald.
Omega throws a right and a left that Archibald avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Omega - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega works Archibald's body with a nice hook.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Archibald.
Archibald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Omega swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Omega. That snapped Archibald's head back.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archibald.
Archibald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Archibald's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Omega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archibald fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Archibald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Omega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Archibald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omega misses with a kick to the body.
Omega misses with a wild combination.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald moves out of range as Omega throws a body kick.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Archibald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Archibald looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald lands a head shot.
Omega swinging wildly here.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archibald circles away quickly and effectively.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega works Archibald's body with a nice hook.
Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Archibald dodges the punch combination from Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega swinging wildly here.
Omega misses with the combination.
Omega misses with a kick to the body.
Omega throws a series of punches but Archibald moves out of range.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Archibald lands a jab to the head.
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!
Omega loads up on a big right hand but Archibald slips the punch.
It looked like Archibald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Archibald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Omega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands a nice looking body shot.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Omega throws a shot from downtown. Archibald moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Archibald.
Archibald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Omega duly obliges.
Allan Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Archibald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega throws a lazy body kick
enabling Archibald to counter with a crisp jab.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Omega dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Archibald slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
Bruno Archibald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Archibald's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archibald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Archibald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Omega back to the cage. Archibald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Omega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Archibald'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. This is the final round!
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archibald.
Omega misses with a wild combination.
As Omega looks to move away, Archibald throws a big counter combo but Omega just gets out of the way.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Archibald slips a jab from Omega.
Omega jabs Archibald right on the nose. Archibald blinks but takes it well.
Omega throws an off balance right hand
and Archibald counters with a three punch combo that has Omega backing up. Omega nods at Archibald to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Omega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega throws a one two combo.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega connects with a right hand. Archibald shakes it off.
Omega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Archibald throws a combination that misses
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omega scores with a one two! Archibald had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Archibald might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Archibald swinging wildly here.
Omega works over Archibald's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Omega misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Omega misses.
It looked like Archibald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Archibald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omega cracks Archibald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Omega feints a jab promting Archibald to slip. Omega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Archibald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Archibald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archibald ducks right into an uppercut from Omega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Omega misses.
Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Archibald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Omega does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Archibald misses the target.
Omega is working the combinations to good effect here.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archibald moves away.
Archibald is looking for a counter combo.
Archibald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Archibald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Archibald throws a series of punches but Omega moves out of range.
Omega feints a jab promting Archibald to slip. Omega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Archibald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Archibald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Omega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Omega throws a jab but it's blocked by Archibald.
The crowd cheers as Omega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archibald doesn't seem phased though.
Archibald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Omega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Archibald scrambles back to his feet.
Archibald scores with a hook.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archibald.
Archibald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Archibald blocks the body kick.
Omega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Omega throws a sloppy body shot
and Archibald counters with a one-two to the body.
Bruno Archibald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allan Omega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Archibald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Omega 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Omega!
Post fight, Allan Omega stared into the camera and said 'Dulles Bush you absolutely suck!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hysse Berg (ranked 6202 p4p, 632 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 6634 p4p, 654 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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21
194 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hysse Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Berg'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.
Griffin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Berg advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg 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.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berg is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg is controlling Griffin's posture.
Berg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Berg blocks nicely.
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Berg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working for a triangle but Berg defends it easily.
Griffin has his foot on Berg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berg works his way back into a safe position though.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin working for submissions but it's allowed Berg to get to half guard.
Griffin won't allow Berg to pass to mount.
Berg is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berg working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin gets back to half guard.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Well, if Berg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Berg eventually gives up the hold.
Hysse Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Berg prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg is looking to advance position but Griffin won't allow it.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it.
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. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Berg 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berg in particular looking to stall.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hard Knocks Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg 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. And we move into the final round!
Berg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berg is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin trying to strike off his back.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berg is aware though and is defending well.
Berg advances to half guard.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg not doing much here.
Berg moves nicely into side control.
Berg slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Griffin.
Hysse Berg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Griffin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Berg. What's that going to do exactly?
Berg tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
Griffin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Berg. What's that going to do exactly?
Berg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Griffin?
Berg working Griffin over with strikes here.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Griffin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Griffin regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg working over Griffin with some ground and pound. Griffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berg passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to buck Berg off but Berg is having none of it.
Griffin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berg tries to move to mount but Griffin blocks the move with his legs.
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Berg trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg slows the pace down in half guard.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matt Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hysse Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hysse Berg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Glatt (ranked 1992 p4p, 287 weight class) and Hunter Greene (ranked 4306 p4p, 562 weight class). Glatt comes into the arena with Killed by death blaring out of the sound system. Greene is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oakland. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Greene!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greene takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Glatt lands a high kick!
It looks like Hunter Greene has been cut.
Greene takes one on the button.
Glatt lands a jab to Greene's midsection.
Greene throws a low kick, looking for Glatt's leg but Glatt calmly moves out of range.
Glatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Glatt. Beautiful body shot.
Glatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glatt works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glatt counters with a head kick.
Greene misses with a hook to the body
and Glatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glatt jabs Greene to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glatt connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
Glatt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Glatt is looking to wear down Greene with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Glatt dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Glatt is looking to counter punch.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Glatt. Beautiful body shot.
Glatt scores with a jab to the body.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glatt manages to avoid it.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glatt blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Glatt.
Glatt looks to land a combination. Greene sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glatt throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Glatt throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Glatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glatt throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Glatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Glatt connects with a high kick.
Glatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Glatt is wise to it.
Glatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greene.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Greene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Glatt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greene throws a poor cross that misses
and Glatt counters with a head kick. That will keep Greene thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Glatt scores with a punch to the head.
Greene is rocked!
Greene walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Greene limp body while Glatt jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Glatt!
Doug Glatt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Hunter Greene spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Knocksville (ranked 1466 p4p, 183 weight class) and Vitaly Golovkin (ranked 2749 p4p, 332 weight class). Knocksville comes into the arena with One by One blaring out of the sound system. 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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285 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Knocksville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitaly Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knocksville lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Vitaly Golovkin has been cut.
Knocksville closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Golovkin's guard.
Knocksville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Golovkin's head.
Golovkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knocksville.
Knocksville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Golovkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knocksville scoring with some ground and pound.
Knocksville will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knocksville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golovkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knocksville throws a big elbow that misses.
Knocksville is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knocksville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knocksville connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocksville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocksville with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knocksville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knocksville postures up and lands a big shot to Golovkin's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Golovkin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knocksville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knocksville missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knocksville missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knocksville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knocksville postures up in Golovkin's guard and throws a big left but Golovkin blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knocksville's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Golovkin looks winded!
Knocksville forces his way into half guard.
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. Knocksville connects with a nice short shot to Golovkin's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knocksville lands a nice short elbow.
Knocksville controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Golovkin is out! Knocksville gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Knocksville!
An out of breath Bob Knocksville thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timur Umarov (ranked 1050 p4p, 163 weight class) and Joe Halifax (ranked 2469 p4p, 377 weight class). Umarov comes to the cage accompanied by Timur Mucuraev - Anthem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Halifax!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halifax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halifax lands a body shot.
Halifax tries for a takedown but Umarov circles away easily
and Umarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umarov passes Halifax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Umarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halifax defends it well.
Halifax is doing well to control the position and prevent Umarov from advancing to side control.
Umarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halifax tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.
Umarov is working for a submission of some sort.
Halifax has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halifax is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umarov lands a nice short elbow.
Halifax is staying active underneath Umarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halifax manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Umarov postures up in Halifax's guard and throws a big left but Halifax blocks it.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Halifax keeps moving.
Umarov 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.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Halifax.
Halifax wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halifax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Umarov is one step ahead there.
Umarov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.
Umarov working some strikes from top position.
Halifax is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halifax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov lands a couple of digs.
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halifax pulls Umarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Umarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Umarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Halifax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halifax can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halifax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Halifax chips away with some ground and pound.
Umarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Umarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halifax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halifax postures up in Umarov's guard and throws a big left but Umarov blocks it.
Halifax landing some decent shots from guard.
Halifax works over Umarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Umarov has his foot on Halifax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halifax works his way back into a safe position though.
Halifax really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umarov. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halifax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Umarov is keeping the position for now.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Halifax from controlling successfully.
Umarov is trying to keep Halifax in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halifax trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Halifax content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halifax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halifax has his takedown stuffed
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Halifax fights it but they end up in guard.
Umarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halifax is retaining full guard.
Halifax pulls Umarov in to control the position.
Halifax keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Halifax controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Umarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Halifax has wrist control.
Halifax controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
Umarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halifax can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halifax throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Umarov escapes and throws Halifax's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Umarov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Halifax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halifax might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Umarov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halifax tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Umarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Umarov lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is chipping away with strikes.
Halifax tries to buck Umarov off but Umarov is having none of it.
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halifax prevents Umarov from improving position.
Umarov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Halifax down.
Halifax struggling a bit here.
Halifax tries to improve position but can't.
Halifax manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halifax content to control rather than advance.
Umarov wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Halifax not doing much here.
Umarov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halifax is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halifax winds up and cracks Umarov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umarov is trying to control but can't.
Umarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Eagle Wolf Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Umarov wants to improve his position but Halifax is controlling well.
Umarov trying to control here.
Halifax trying to control from half guard but Umarov is working away.
Umarov gets full guard.
Umarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halifax is aware though and is defending well.
Halifax won't allow Umarov to sweep him here.
Halifax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halifax trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Halifax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halifax forces his way into half guard.
Umarov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halifax scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halifax is looking to take a break and control but Umarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umarov is pressing down on Halifax's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov 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.
Umarov throws a body shot but no joy.
And Halifax tries to counter it with a takedown but Umarov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halifax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halifax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umarov postures up.
Umarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umarov is pushing down on Halifax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halifax is fighting to maintain full guard but Umarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Umarov lands strikes from half guard.
Halifax gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halifax controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
Umarov working some strikes from top position.
Halifax keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Halifax striking from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halifax pulls Umarov in to control the position.
Umarov postures up in Halifax's guard and throws a big left but Halifax blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halifax is on top in guard.
Halifax trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom.
Umarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halifax is aware though and is defending well.
Umarov wants to sweep here but Halifax controlling him for the moment.
Umarov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Halifax throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Umarov's body to avoid the submission. Umarov has instead reached around Halifax's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Umarov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timur Umarov!
Timur Umarov retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 739 p4p, 82 weight class) and Cock Chestner (ranked 2612 p4p, 260 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cock Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner darts in trying to clinch
so Shakhbulatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chestner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shakhbulatov is one step ahead there.
Chestner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakhbulatov defends well.
Chestner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chestner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shakhbulatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Shakhbulatov works over Chestner with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov advances position into side control!
Chestner tries to improve position but can't.
Shakhbulatov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee asks Shakhbulatov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shakhbulatov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chestner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shakhbulatov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakhbulatov punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov controlling from mount.
Chestner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chestner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shakhbulatov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shakhbulatov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chestner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shakhbulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chestner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shakhbulatov blocks the strikes from Chestner.
Chestner gets back to full guard.
Chestner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chestner wants to improve his position but instead Shakhbulatov has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chestner is pressing down on Shakhbulatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.
Chestner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakhbulatov defends well.
Shakhbulatov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shakhbulatov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chestner manages to get back to half guard.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov is looking to advance position but Chestner won't allow it.
Shakhbulatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chestner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chestner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner tries to roll over but Shakhbulatov keeps him under control.
Shakhbulatov stalling.
Chestner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakhbulatov pulls his head out easily.
Shakhbulatov is taking a breather. Chestner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chestner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shakhbulatov 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.
Shakhbulatov drops back looking for a leg! Chestner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chestner manages to kick Shakhbulatov off! Shakhbulatov jumps back into Chestner's guard.
Shakhbulatov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chestner's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakhbulatov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakhbulatov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shakhbulatov is in close to Chestner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shakhbulatov cracks Chestner with a solid left hand.
Chestner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chestner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shakhbulatov is one step ahead there.
Chestner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shakhbulatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakhbulatov pushes down on Chestner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Chestner is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shakhbulatov takes one to the side of the head.
Chestner tries to clinch up but Shakhbulatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chestner lands with a slapping head kick.
Chestner tries to clinch there but Shakhbulatov circles away.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Chestner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shakhbulatov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura here.
Chestner wants to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner is looking for a sweep. Shakhbulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shakhbulatov winds up and cracks Chestner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner is breathing heavily.
Chestner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakhbulatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Chestner's temple.
Shakhbulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Chestner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakhbulatov lands a nice short elbow.
Shakhbulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chestner defends it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chestner manages to get to full guard.
Shakhbulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shakhbulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chestner working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chestner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakhbulatov defends it easily.
Shakhbulatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shakhbulatov passes Chestner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Chestner's temple.
Shakhbulatov slips a nice elbow through Chestner's hands, connecting with Chestner's forehead.
Shakhbulatov winds up and cracks Chestner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chestner defends it well.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakhbulatov pulls his head out easily.
Shakhbulatov content to control rather than advance.
Chestner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shakhbulatov working over Chestner with some ground and pound. Chestner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rustam Shakhbulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Chestner's temple.
Shakhbulatov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chestner taking some punishment here, with Shakhbulatov in his half guard.
Shakhbulatov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shakhbulatov content to control rather than advance.
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shakhbulatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chestner moves in looking to clinch but Shakhbulatov pushes him off.
Shakhbulatov tries to counter with a takedown but Chestner is quick to defend against it.
Chestner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakhbulatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakhbulatov lands a nice short elbow.
Shakhbulatov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chestner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shakhbulatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chestner looking for submissions off his back.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chestner is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Chestner is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Shakhbulatov there.
Chestner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakhbulatov working Chestner over with strikes.
Chestner taking some punishment here, with Shakhbulatov in his half guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shakhbulatov drops an elbow to the side of Chestner's head.
Chestner is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chestner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chestner is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold.
Chestner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov working Chestner over with strikes.
Shakhbulatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shakhbulatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chestner can do to turn this around?
Shakhbulatov slips a nice elbow through Chestner's hands, connecting with Chestner's forehead.
Chestner is trying to get back to full guard.
Chestner gets back to full guard.
Chestner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shakhbulatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shakhbulatov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov landing with the ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov landing some decent shots from guard.
Shakhbulatov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chestner's head.
Shakhbulatov wants to control from the top but Chestner keeps moving.
Chestner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakhbulatov defends it easily.
Shakhbulatov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shakhbulatov postures up and lands a big shot to Chestner's brow.
Chestner wants to sweep here but Shakhbulatov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shakhbulatov defends well.
Shakhbulatov with a nice head shot there.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Chestner to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shakhbulatov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shakhbulatov postures up and lands a big shot to Chestner's brow.
Shakhbulatov trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shakhbulatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakhbulatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chestner has his foot on Shakhbulatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakhbulatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shakhbulatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chestner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakhbulatov but Shakhbulatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shakhbulatov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakhbulatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakhbulatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chestner.
Chestner doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakhbulatov circles away.
Shakhbulatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Shakhbulatov connects with a body shot that sends Chestner's belly button to the back.
Chestner tries to keep at a distance but Shakhbulatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shakhbulatov has picked Chestner up - he's going for a ride! Shakhbulatov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chestner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chestner trying to control from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chestner keeps working.
Shakhbulatov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner wants to improve his position but Shakhbulatov is controlling well.
Chestner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chestner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chestner moves into full guard.
Shakhbulatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shakhbulatov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shakhbulatov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shakhbulatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Shakhbulatov landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chestner is on top in guard.
Shakhbulatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chestner is one step ahead there.
Chestner trying to control but Shakhbulatov is working from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chestner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chestner defends well.
Chestner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov working a defensive guard here.
Chestner postures up in Shakhbulatov's guard and throws a big left but Shakhbulatov blocks it.
Chestner works over Shakhbulatov with some ground and pound from guard.
Shakhbulatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chestner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chestner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shakhbulatov is on top in guard.
Chestner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shakhbulatov is controlling him.
Shakhbulatov takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov 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.
Chestner striking off his back but it's not causing Shakhbulatov any problems.
Shakhbulatov won't allow Chestner to sweep him here.
Shakhbulatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chestner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shakhbulatov has passed into half guard!
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shakhbulatov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakhbulatov trying to control from half guard but Chestner is working away.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but Chestner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shakhbulatov to get the leverage.
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Chestner is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov had his way with Cock Chestner in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Chestner just misses with a punch to the body.
Chestner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chestner shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakhbulatov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chestner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shakhbulatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chestner tries to clinch but Shakhbulatov is having none of it.
Chestner tries to clinch there but Shakhbulatov circles away.
Shakhbulatov has a takedown stuffed.
Shakhbulatov looks to land a combination. Chestner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Chestner misses.
Shakhbulatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shakhbulatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chestner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chestner forces Shakhbulatov back against the cage and clinches.
Chestner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shakhbulatov avoids it.
Chestner gets underhooks to prevent Shakhbulatov's takedown attempt.
Shakhbulatov is trying to drag Chestner to the mat but Chestner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chestner looking to throw knees to the head but Shakhbulatov is blocking nicely.
Shakhbulatov has hold of one of Chestner's legs. Chestner is fighting the takedown attempt but Shakhbulatov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chestner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
Chestner misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakhbulatov.
Cock Chestner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shakhbulatov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chestner won't be happy with that.
Chestner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shakhbulatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shakhbulatov scoring with punches and elbows.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the position but Chestner is working away.
Chestner is looking to reverse the position.
Shakhbulatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chestner manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestner is not content to let Shakhbulatov control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chestner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shakhbulatov wants to control from the top but Chestner keeps moving.
Chestner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shakhbulatov has passed into half guard!
Chestner won't allow Shakhbulatov to pass to mount.
Shakhbulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chestner actively working from the bottom here.
Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shakhbulatov passes to side control.
Chestner gets back to half guard.
Shakhbulatov prevents Chestner from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shakhbulatov trying to mount his opponent but Chestner defends it.
Chestner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the action but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Rustam Shakhbulatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shakhbulatov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chestner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shakhbulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shakhbulatov's back!
Shakhbulatov covering up well under a series of strikes from Chestner.
Shakhbulatov is in bad spot here.
Cock Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chestner punches Shakhbulatov on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cock Chestner.
I think Shakhbulatov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Shakhbulatov!
Rustam Shakhbulatov retains his lightweight title!
Rustam Shakhbulatov very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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