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UPG 5: Survival PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burt Genson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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190 cm
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burt Genson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chapman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Genson will feel that in the morning.
Chapman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Genson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Genson avoids them all with ease.
Genson is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Genson fails to land with a series of punches.
Genson misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Genson misses with a double jab
and Chapman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chapman.
Chapman throwing strikes from guard but Genson blocks nicely.
Chapman landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Genson wriggles free and stands up.
Genson misses with a series of wild punches.
Genson dips to his left and cracks Chapman with an uppercut!
John Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Genson scores with a jab.
Chapman blocks a leg kick.
Chapman avoids the body shot from Genson.
Genson throws a series of strikes that have Chapman backpedaling.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Genson keeps it at a distance.
Genson lands with a nice combination. Chapman backs away looking to recover.
Genson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Genson circles away.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chapman misses with a head shot. Genson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chapman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Genson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chapman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Genson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Genson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Genson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genson has his feet on Chapman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chapman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Genson pushes him off.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Genson.
Genson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genson.
Genson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Genson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Genson misses with a leg kick.
Genson throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Chapman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chapman is looking to clinch.
Genson misses with a few strikes there.
Chapman catches Genson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chapman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Genson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Genson looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Genson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively.
Genson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapman circles away quickly and effectively.
Genson lands a jab-cross combination.
Genson misses with the combination.
Genson moves out of range of the body kick.
Genson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chapman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chapman clinches with his opponent.
Genson tries to break the clinch but Chapman is controlling the position.
Chapman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chapman is trying to force a seperation but Genson has the dominant position.
Genson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genson is trying to break the clinch but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
Genson breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman ducks right into an uppercut from Genson.
Chapman darts in and clinches Genson up against the cage.
Chapman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genson's efforts to push away.
Chapman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chapman breaks from the clinch.
Burt Genson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapman has managed to clinch.
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Genson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Genson dominated that 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.
Genson throws a push kick but Chapman slaps the foot to one side.
Genson misses with a double jab
letting Chapman counter with a right hand.
Chapman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chapman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Genson.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chapman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genson's head.
Ground and pound from Chapman.
Genson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Chapman looks to land a strike but Genson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chapman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chapman throws a strike but Genson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Genson throws and elbow that misses. Chapman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Genson's guard. Nice move by Chapman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman throws and elbow that misses. Genson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chapman's guard. Nice move by Genson!
Genson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Genson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Genson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Genson is in close to Chapman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Genson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genson postures up and lands a big shot to Chapman's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genson with a nice head shot there.
Chapman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Genson.
Genson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapman has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genson wants to stand and escape but instead Chapman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chapman wants to stand and escape but instead Genson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Genson postures up and lands a big shot to Chapman's brow.
Chapman is looking to stand up but Genson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genson connects with a couple of short punches.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Genson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chapman dives on top into guard.
Genson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chapman distracts Genson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Genson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chapman is controlling him.
Chapman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman lands a couple of digs.
Genson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Genson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chapman.
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chapman's knee momentarily.
Chapman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chapman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chapman throws a sloppy head kick and Genson moves out of range easily.
Chapman throws a head kick that misses.
Genson looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Chapman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Genson wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Genson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chapman instigates a clinch.
Chapman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Chapman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Chapman.
Genson misses with a series of wild punches.
Genson scores with a sloppy right hand. Chapman should have avoided that one.
Genson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chapman shoots in for a double leg but Genson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Genson swinging wildly here.
Chapman is looking to land body kicks.
Chapman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chapman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chapman misses with an uppercut. Genson saw that one coming.
Chapman throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Genson is fending him off so far but Chapman persists. Nope, Genson circles away and we're back to standing.
Genson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burt Genson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time.
Burt Genson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chapman.
Genson lands a head shot.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genson.
A combination from Genson does no damage.
A combination from Genson does no damage.
Genson lands with a nice combination. Chapman backs away looking to recover.
Genson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genson lands with a nice combination. Chapman backs away looking to recover.
Genson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Genson swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman.
Genson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Genson throws a series of punches but Chapman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genson moves out of range of the strikes.
Genson scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Chapman.
Genson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Genson with a nice cross.
Burt Genson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Chapman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Genson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Genson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Genson throws a one two combo.
Genson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Genson circles away.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Genson.
Genson looks to land a combination. Chapman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Genson pushes him off.
Chapman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Genson.
Genson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genson throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Genson moves out of range as Chapman throws a body kick.
Genson tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Genson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Genson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Genson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Genson.
Genson is looking to land body kicks.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Genson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chapman motions for Genson to come forward. Chapman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman lands a lovely overhand right.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Genson.
Chapman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Genson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chapman can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genson thumps Chapman with a low kick.
Chapman has managed to clinch.
Genson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genson misses with the combination.
Chapman misses with a wild combination.
Genson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Genson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Genson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
John Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genson counters with a stiff right hand.
Burt Genson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Genson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Genson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Leben with that takedown attempt.
Leben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leben circles away.
Leben darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leben prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Leben thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rogers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leben.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben misses with a head shot. Rogers uses the momentum to regain guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leben scores a takedown into full mount!
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leben.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leben thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rogers works to full guard.
Leben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leben looks gassed!
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leben's guard.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers 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.
Rogers trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
Rogers stands up from Leben's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rogers shoots in but Leben avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leben lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Leben's guard now.
Kevin Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers prevents Leben from getting back to his feet.
Leben lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Leben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leben swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leben works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leben dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Leben's head and hops out.
Leben lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Leben tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leben won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leben is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow.
Rogers looks up at the clock and then as Leben takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rogers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leben avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rogers.
Rogers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leben tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leben takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leben wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Rogers scoring with punches and elbows.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leben shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rogers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leben working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leben creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leben fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rogers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leben sprawls well. Leben wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers dives in and grabs Leben's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leben pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leben changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rogers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leben working the body and head with strikes.
Rogers throws Leben to one side and escapes!
Chris Leben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leben fails with the takedown.
Leben shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown. Leben fights it but they end up in guard.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leben working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leben can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leben is keeping the position for now.
Rogers thows a big elbow that misses.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leben wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leben shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rogers trying to control but Leben postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogers defending well though.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Leben is very close to passing his half guard.
Leben thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Leben wants to stand but Rogers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kevin Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leben thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Leben thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Leben postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leben with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown. Leben fights it but they end up in guard.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Leben blocks nicely.
Rogers works over Leben with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers thows a big elbow that misses.
Leben trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leben closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leben lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben thows a big elbow that misses.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Leben postures up.
Leben missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers has momentary wrist control but Leben slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rogers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leben shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rogers kicks off Leben and gets to his feet.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leben but Leben pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogers's guard.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leben wants to stand and escape but instead Rogers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leben's head.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Leben striking off his back, scoring a few points.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leben closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leben lands in his opponent's guard.
Leben wants to get up but he can't break Rogers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leben thows a big elbow that misses.
Leben won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Leben throws a big right hand that misses.
Chris Leben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers kicks Leben off and gets to his feet.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Leben shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Leben didn't expect that.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leben's head.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.
Leben wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers works over Leben with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leben closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rogers to the mat! Rogers manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Leben trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers pushes Leben off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Leben tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Leben tries to strike from the bottom.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leben trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rogers won't allow Leben to get back to his feet.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leben lands a decent shot there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leben!
Kevin Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Leben.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Leben is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rogers lands with some strikes.
Rogers content just to control the position here.
Kevin Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by Rogers.
Rogers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leben can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers misses with a head shot.
Leben swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rogers trying to control but Leben is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rogers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamad leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries for a takedown but Tamad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamad's guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith works over Tamad with some ground and pound from guard.
Tamad wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamad has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Tamad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Goines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Lund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goines comes to the cage accompanied by Neon Genesis Evangelion - Eva Goes Mental AMV. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Goines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Lund!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goines closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goines controlling the position from side mount.
Goines thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goines slows the pace down.
Goines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund trying his best to control but Goines has mounted him.
Goines controlling the pace for now.
Lund holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goines tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goines is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lund is surviving well by controlling Goines's body position as best he can.
Goines sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goines breaks from Lund's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lund is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Goines there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Goines controlling the pace for now.
Lund is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goines raining down shots from the mount!
Lund tries to hold on but Goines pushes him away.
Goines punching from mount but Lund doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Goines controlling the pace for now.
Goines takes Lund's back.
Goines working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lund is doing well to defend. Goines seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lund is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffrey Goines!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timmy Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wesley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell tries to clinch up.
Wesley fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wesley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wesley swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Wesley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wesley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wesley digs a good hook to Powell's body.
Powell tries to clinch there but Wesley circles away.
Wesley lands a right hook to the body.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Powell tries to clinch but Wesley moves out of range.
Wesley dips to his left and cracks Powell with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wesley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wesley postures up and lands a big shot to Powell's brow.
Powell can't keep his opponent in guard - Wesley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Powell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wesley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wesley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wesley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Powell hang on?
Wesley dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesley working for a guillotine from mount but Powell is in no mood to give up.
Wesley looking to finish Powell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Powell!
Wesley with good strikes from the mount here!
Wesley landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wesley landing shots from mount.
Powell is rocked!
Wesley with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesley controlling his opponent.
Powell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wesley on the ground.
Wesley is landing with some decent strikes but Powell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell taking shots to the head.
Wesley dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Powell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesley controlling the pace for now.
Powell seems to have got his legs back now.
Powell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesley controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Wesley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wesley lands an overhand right.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Powell tries to clinch but Wesley is having none of it.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt
and Wesley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powell won't be happy with that.
Wesley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wesley cracks Powell with a big elbow.
Powell is letting Wesley control him for a moment.
Wesley working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesley advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley lands a big elbow.
Wesley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Wesley.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wesley! Powell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timmy Wesley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Beardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Synyster Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beardwood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Black Angels - Young Men Dead. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel Beardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyster Gates!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardwood misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Gates.
Gates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates not doing much here.
Let's hope that Gates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beardwood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Synyster Gates just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beardwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beardwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gates moves away.
Nigel Beardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gates or perhaps it was just good defense by Beardwood which made him look bad.
Beardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beardwood's waist but Beardwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gates off to one side.
Nigel Beardwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Synyster Gates.
Beardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gates.
Beardwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beardwood can't break the clinch.
Beardwood is trying to break the clinch but Gates has him pressed against the cage.
Gates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beardwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gates has Beardwood pressed against the cage, preventing Beardwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gates has clasped his hands together around Beardwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gates is looking to take a break and control but Beardwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beardwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gates has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates controls the position.
Gates trying to control the position but Beardwood is working away.
Gates is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gates controlling the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Synyster Gates just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gates's hands.
It looks like Synyster Gates has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardwood scores with a hook to the body. Gates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gates looks gassed!
Beardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beardwood digs a good body shot into Gates's ribs.
Gates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beardwood.
Gates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beardwood lands with a good body shot.
Beardwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardwood with a hook.
Beardwood lands a left and a right that send Gates crashing to the mat, dazed. Beardwood thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gates is rocked!
Beardwood circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gates tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Beardwood wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel Beardwood!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Mercuriy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Cates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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295 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Mercuriy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Cates!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cates.
Cates wants to control but Mercuriy is keeping him busy.
Mercuriy is looking for a sweep.
Cates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mercuriy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mercuriy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mercuriy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cates working Mercuriy over with strikes.
Mercuriy actively working from the bottom here.
Mercuriy tries to get to full guard but Cates has control of the leg.
Cates lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute 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. Cates connects with a nice short shot to Mercuriy's temple.
Cates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Maximus Mercuriy has been cut.
Mercuriy looking for submissions off his back.
Mercuriy moves into full guard.
Mercuriy has momentary wrist control but Cates slips an elbow through the middle.
Cates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cates is in close to Mercuriy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maximus Mercuriy's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cates distracts Mercuriy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cates connects with a couple of short punches.
Maximus Mercuriy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercuriy is looking for a triangle here but Cates uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mercuriy is breathing heavily.
Mercuriy is looking for a sweep.
Mercuriy taking a bit of punishment here - Cates scoring with strikes.
Jeez, Maximus Mercuriy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maximus Mercuriy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colton Cates!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akiriwo Akiwama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiriwo Akiwama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick from Akiwama misses.
Bennet throws a right hand that Akiwama ducks under and follows up with a left that Akiwama also avoids with ease.
Akiwama tries to clinch up but Bennet circles away and keeps his distance.
Akiwama doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Akiwama wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
Akiwama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiwama has his takedown stuffed
and Bennet counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Akiwama!
Bennet looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bennet punching from mount but Akiwama doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bennet throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Akiwama because Bennet loaded up on that one.
Bennet sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bennet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akiwama blocking the ground and pound.
Akiwama taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet breaks from Akiwama's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akiwama looks a forlorn figure.
Akiwama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiwama tries to get out of the position.
Bennet lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Akiwama is in a horrible position here. Bennet smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bennet with the ground and pound from mount.
Akiwama is breathing heavily.
Bennet lands a big shot there that rocks Akiwama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bennet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Akiwama badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bennet around the waist but Bennet pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bennet is the winner by TKO! Bennet jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Bennet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choco Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vseslav Gorniy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorniy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS5vt8COuAs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Choco Late has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Choco Late!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vseslav Gorniy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Gorniy feints and as Late raises his hands in defense, Gorniy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Late really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Late wants to stand up but Gorniy is controlling him.
Late will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gorniy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorniy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Late kicks Gorniy off and gets to his feet.
Choco Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gorniy slips a jab from Late.
Gorniy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Gorniy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Late.
It looks like Vseslav Gorniy has been cut.
Gorniy ducks under a wild hook from Late.
Gorniy closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.
Gorniy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Late has had enough of the clinch but Gorniy keeps him there for the moment.
Late throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorniy.
Gorniy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Late is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gorniy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gorniy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorniy slips under a jab.
Gorniy moves away from the strike by Late.
Gorniy fails with the takedown.
Gorniy shoots in looking for a takedown. Late tries to sprawl out of it but Gorniy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Late manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorniy was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Nice defenses there by Gorniy.
Gorniy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Late pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Late.
Gorniy looks gassed!
Late lands a big uppercut and Gorniy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gorniy looks OK. Late waves Gorniy back to his feet!
Late dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Late throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Late drops Gorniy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gorniy looks back up at him and smiles so Late waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gorniy is rocked!
That has opened up Vseslav Gorniy's cut even more.
Late lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Gorniy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Late!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Choco Late!
Choco Late is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Glen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Glen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Glen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bentley Banks!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown. Glen tries to sprawl out of it but Banks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Glen backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Charles Glen has been cut.
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!
Banks throws a right and a left that Glen avoids nicely.
Banks throws the left hand but Glen avoids the punch easily.
Banks throws a right and a left that Glen avoids nicely.
Glen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banks, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Glen manages to break the clinch.
Glen throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks dives in and grabs Glen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glen pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
Charles Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Banks.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bentley Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glen looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Glen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles Glen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks looks gassed!
Banks dives in and grabs Glen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glen pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
Glen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glen.
Glen clinches up against the cage.
Glen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banks or not.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glen pinned against the cage. Glen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Glen throws a one two combo.
It looks like Bentley Banks has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glen misses with a two punch combination.
Glen scores with a leg kick.
Glen gets a clinch.
Glen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glen lands a nice shot to the body.
Glen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glen scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Glen.
Glen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glen scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Glen.
Glen cracks Banks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Glen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glen has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Glen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Glen.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Glen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Glen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Glen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Glen darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Glen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banks.
Glen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glen throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Glen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glen manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Glen!
Glen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glen clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banks wants to clinch
and Glen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glen moves into the clinch successfully.
Glen lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks misses with some punches.
Banks throws a punch but it's blocked by Glen.
Glen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Glen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Glen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Glen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Glen moves into the clinch.
Glen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankss head.
Glen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks tries for a takedown but Glen circles away easily
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Glen.
Glen presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Glen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Glen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glen lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glen lands an uppercut.
Glen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glen closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Glen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glen gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Glen.
Glen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glen manages to break the clinch.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glen.
Glen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Glen is just out of range.
Charles Glen is winning the standup battle so far.
Glen catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glen swivels and escapes.
Charles Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Banks.
Banks misses with a jab to the body
and Glen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glen throws a head kick that misses.
Charles Glen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks shoots in but Glen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks looks to clinch
and Glen counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Banks misses
and Glen counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glen rather than just go for the knockout.
Glen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glen slips a straight right by Banks.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glen misses with a head kick.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glen counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Glen counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Glen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glen as Banks tries to tie him up.
Glen breaks the clinch.
Glen slips under a jab.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Glen improves position.
A shot in the inside from Glen.
Still in the clinch, Glen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banks up against the cage.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A shot in the inside from Glen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glen.
Glen prevents a body shot from Banks.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Glen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glen.
Glen lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Glen misses.
Banks tries to clinch
and Glen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Glen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch.
Charles Glen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glen scores with a hook to the body.
Glen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankss head.
Glen manages to break the clinch.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glen defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glen.
Glen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Glen is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks clinches but Glen breaks the clinch
and Glen counters with a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Glen.
Glen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Banks tries for a takedown but Glen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Banks.
Glen forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Glen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glen defends it nicely.
Banks tries to clinch
and Glen moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Glen - that landed with a thud.
Glen is leaning against Banks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Glen.
Glen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Glen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Glen fails to land.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Banks.
Glen tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Glen on the inside.
Glen lands a body punch.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Glen improves position.
Glen lands a right hand.
Glen breaks the clinch.
Glen misses the shot to the body.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Glen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Glen sprawls well.
Glen scores with a one two! Banks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Glen misses with a two punch combination.
Banks looks to clinch
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch.
Banks is looking to control Glen's arms but Glen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
Glen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Glen on the inside.
Glen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glen clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Glen lands with a short shot to the head.
Glen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Glen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Banks looks to clinch
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Glen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Glen misses.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks wants to clinch
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glen.
Glen is stalling here.
Banks is trying desperately to land a takedown but Glen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Banks.
Banks throws a punch but it's blocked by Glen.
Glen has Banks pressed against the cage.
Glen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glen lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glen is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Banks misses with the head strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Glen works on Banks's body with a couple of short punches.
Glen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries for a takedown but Glen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banks looks to clinch
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Charles Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Banks.
Glen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks closes the distance but Glen moves to the side
and Glen counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check.
Banks wants to clinch but Glen slips to the side
and Glen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banks punishes Glen's body with a nice straight punch.
Banks misses with a body shot
and Glen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Glen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Glen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Glen as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Glen on the inside.
Banks can't find room to land a body shot as Glen controls the action.
Glen trying to stall but Banks improves his position.
Glen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Glen lands an uppercut.
Glen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch.
Glen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banks tries a body shot but Glen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glen breaks from the clinch.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks misses with a body shot
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glen.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks lands a glancing blow to the side of Glen's head.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glen.
Banks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glen's elbow.
Glen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glen pushes Banks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banks taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glen.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Glen.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Glen improves position.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Glen slaps away a takedown attempt from Banks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glen moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Glen.
Banks tries to work over Glen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banks working aggressively here.
Banks misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Glen.
Banks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banks tries a body shot but Glen blocks it.
Banks has a couple of punches blocked by Glen.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Glen manages to break the clinch.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glen but Glen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Glen had his way with Bentley Banks in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Glen.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Glen sprawls well.
Charles Glen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Banks.
Glen fails to land with a series of punches.
Glen moves into the clinch.
Glen lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glen.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Glen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glen throws a head kick that misses.
Glen scores with a three punch combo!
Banks dodges the punch combination from Glen.
Glen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glen throws a head kick that half lands.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glen swivels and escapes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glen.
Horrible takedown by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Glen which made him look bad.
Glen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks tries a body shot but Glen blocks it.
Glen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glen.
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
Bentley Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Glen.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Glen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glen is working Banks over against the cage.
Glen lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Glen is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Glen into the cage.
Glen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glen letting Banks take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glen.
Glen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Glen.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
Glen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banks's knee momentarily.
A combination from Glen does no damage.
Banks throws a right and a left that Glen avoids nicely.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks closes the distance but Glen moves to the side
and Glen counters with a straight right hand.
Glen has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Glen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banks swings wildly with an uppercut but Glen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glen manages to break the clinch.
Glen closes the distance and clinches.
Banks misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glen breaks the clinch.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glen circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks looks to clinch
and Glen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Glen.
Glen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glen stuffs the takedown.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Glen counters with a left and a right that stings Banks.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glen swivels and escapes.
Banks closes the distance but Glen moves to the side
and Glen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glen or not.
Charles Glen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glen has Banks pressed against the cage.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Glen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:44
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Glen!
Charles Glen retains his super heavyweight title!
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