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FARTMMA 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Solomon (ranked 5823 p4p, 508 weight class) and Arthur Crisby (ranked 22136 p4p, 585 weight class). Solomon comes to the cage accompanied by Beatdown. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axel Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Crisby!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon lands with a nice body kick.
Solomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solomon wants it to stay on the feet.
Crisby misses with a takedown
and Solomon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Solomon rushes Crisby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crisby looking for a takedown.
Axel Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Crisby.
Solomon breaks the clinch.
Crisby has a takedown stuffed.
Solomon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Solomon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solomon stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon wants to clinch.
Crisby throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon has closed the distance and engaged Crisby in a clinch.
Solomon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Solomon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crisby looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Solomon.
Solomon breaks from the clinch.
Crisby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crisby takes one to the side of the head.
Crisby swats away the attempt to clinch by Solomon.
Crisby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Solomon throws a front kick that sends Crisby stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Crisby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crisby misses with a double jab
and Solomon counters with a big head kick but Crisby shrugs it off.
Crisby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axel Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solomon rushes Crisby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Solomon as the two fighters clinch.
Crisby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Solomon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arthur Crisby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crisby thows a leg kick but Solomon checks it
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Crisby.
Solomon lands a big head kick that sends Crisby tumbling to the mat! Solomon takes a step backwards and waves Crisby back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crisby is rocked!
Crisby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crisby is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon moves into range and clinches up with Crisby.
Crisby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Solomon.
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crisby seems to have recovered his senses.
Crisby throws a leg kick
and Solomon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crisby.
Crisby throws a leg kick
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solomon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crisby's head.
Solomon goes for a small jab and connects. Now Solomon goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Crisby stumbles back but Solomon runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Crisby to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Crisby will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Solomon!
Axel Solomon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McNights (ranked 25075 p4p, 633 weight class) and Rick Roll (ranked 7530 p4p, 581 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve McNights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Roll!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roll shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNights but McNights pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNights looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roll is fending him off so far but McNights persists. Nope, Roll circles away and we're back to standing.
McNights gets caught napping as Roll dives in and scores a takedown. McNights manages to retain guard.
McNights uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Roll tries to score a power double leg takedown but McNights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roll somewhat.
McNights rushes Roll and presses him up against the cage.
McNights escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Roll shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNights has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Steve McNights has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Roll.
Roll shoots in and drives through. McNights sprawls well.
McNights drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roll sprawls and moves away.
A good leg kick by McNights.
Roll looks for a takedown but McNights sprawls well.
McNights appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNights dives in and scores a takedown into Roll's guard.
Roll has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McNights has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McNights pulls Roll into guard.
McNights trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McNights is looking for a triangle but Roll pushes his legs off easily.
Roll cracks McNights with a solid left hand.
McNights working for a triangle but Roll defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roll postures up and lands a big shot to McNights's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNights is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McNights wants to stand but Roll is controlling the position.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNights is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNights is breathing heavily.
Roll 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.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNights is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McNights has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McNights can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roll controls the pace.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but McNights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNights is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNights has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Roll should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McNights has tightened it up now! Roll should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve McNights!
A pretty intense looking Steve McNights took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rabbitte (ranked 25074 p4p, 643 weight class) and Maks Dirksun (ranked 6725 p4p, 606 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maks Dirksun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirksun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabbitte fails with the takedown
and Dirksun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirksun.
Dirksun moves in looking to clinch but Rabbitte pushes him off.
Rabbitte dives in and grabs Dirksun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirksun pushes down on Rabbitte's head and hops out.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rabbitte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dirksun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul Rabbitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Dirksun.
Dirksun goes for a double leg but Rabbitte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rabbitte continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirksun tries to avoid it but Rabbitte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirksun to the ground. Dirksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirksun wants to counter the offense by Rabbitte and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Dirksun.
A head kick from Rabbitte lands but Dirksun takes it in his stride.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown
and Dirksun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rabbitte thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirksun tries to avoid it but Rabbitte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirksun to the ground. Dirksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabbitte as he jumps to the side.
Dirksun throws a head kick that misses.
Dirksun stuffs the takedown attempt from Rabbitte. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirksun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rabbitte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dirksun tries to clinch up.
Dirksun darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Dirksun into the cage.
Dirksun shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dirksun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rabbitte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dirksun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rabbitte.
Dirksun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rabbitte checks a low kick from Dirksun.
Dirksun is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up.
Rabbitte scores with a head kick.
Rabbitte fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirksun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabbitte as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Rabbitte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rabbitte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a nice body shot.
Dirksun throws a one two combo.
It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dirksun or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabbitte, which made it look bad.
Rabbitte misses with a double jab.
Dirksun shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte misses with a wild combination.
Rabbitte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dirksun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rabbitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dirksun shoots in and drives through. Rabbitte sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabbitte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabbitte has his takedown stuffed
and Dirksun counters with a nice body shot.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Dirksun shoots in.
Rabbitte shoots in for a double leg but Dirksun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dirksun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dirksun throws a series of strikes that have Rabbitte backpedaling.
Rabbitte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dirksun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirksun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte blocks a head kick by Dirksun.
Dirksun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabbitte pinned against the cage. Rabbitte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rabbitte scores with a leg kick.
Rabbitte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirksun wants to clinch.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown attempt - Dirksun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dirksun tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbitte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maks Dirksun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some bone on bone action there as Rabbitte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabbitte shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbitte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dirksun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirksun counters with a left and a right that stings Rabbitte.
Rabbitte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirksun swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Dirksun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rabbitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirksun was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbitte.
Dirksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte doesn't manage to clinch there - Dirksun circles away.
Rabbitte shoots in and drives through. Dirksun sprawls well.
Dirksun looks for a takedown but Rabbitte sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dirksun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul Rabbitte's cut is getting worse.
Dirksun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirksun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rabbitte!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte regains half guard, as Dirksun was trying to land strikes.
Dirksun decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dirksun scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Dirksun shoots in.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabbitte.
Dirksun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabbitte.
Dirksun is looking for the big counter here.
Dirksun darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Dirksun into the cage.
Rabbitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rabbitte tries for a takedown but Dirksun circles away easily
enabling Dirksun to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has his takedown stuffed
and Dirksun counters with a crisp one two that drops Rabbitte! Dirksun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rabbitte to his feet! Rabbitte is in big trouble!
Paul Rabbitte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirksun tries to clinch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Dirksun shoots in for a double leg but Rabbitte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabbitte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirksun is defended easily by Rabbitte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun fails with a takedown attempt.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dirksun as he avoids it easily.
Rabbitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Dirksun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dirksun steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirksun is defended easily by Rabbitte.
Nice takedown defense from Dirksun. No joy for Rabbitte on that attempt.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a straight right hand.
Jeez, Paul Rabbitte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dirksun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun shows good takedown defense.
As Rabbitte backs off Dirksun throws a huge counter combo but Rabbitte manages to avoid it all.
Dirksun tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.
Rabbitte tries to sprawl but Dirksun drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rabbitte makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirksun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirksun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Dirksun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rabbitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Dirksun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rabbitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirksun was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte closes the distance and clinches.
Rabbitte prevents Dirksun from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirksun.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirksun.
Dirksun is trying to break free.
Rabbitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirksun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rabbitte to keep the fight standing.
Rabbitte pulls Dirksun into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rabbitte holds on and takes a little breather.
Dirksun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabbitte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rabbitte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Dirksun from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirksun won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rabbitte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirksun defends well.
Dirksun stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun wants to clinch.
Rabbitte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dirksun is fending him off so far but Rabbitte persists. Nope, Dirksun circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirksun looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dirksun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabbitte tries to avoid it but Dirksun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabbitte to the ground. Rabbitte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dirksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dirksun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabbitte.
And Dirksun tries to counter it with a takedown but Rabbitte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dirksun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rabbitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirksun tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun tries to clinch up but Rabbitte circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dirksun defends it nicely.
And Dirksun tries to counter it with a takedown but Rabbitte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paul Rabbitte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte throws a combination that misses
and Dirksun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dirksun shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirksun takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirksun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rabbitte smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabbitte as he avoids it easily.
Rabbitte fails with the takedown.
Dirksun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Dirksun persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabbitte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a series of strikes. Rabbitte will be more careful next time no doubt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maks Dirksun!
A very excited looking Maks Dirksun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Mulcher (ranked 6335 p4p, 523 weight class) and Tim Drive (ranked 7666 p4p, 564 weight class). Lars Mulcher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Mulcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drive!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Drive finds it's target.
Mulcher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mulcher thows a huge punch but Drive dodges it nicely.
Drive trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drive might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mulcher haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drive works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive looking to control.
Drive looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mulcher postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drive has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mulcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Drive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drive has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mulcher should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Drive has tightened it up now! Mulcher should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Drive!
Lars Mulcher spoke after the fight, saying 'Hello and thank you all for coming, this day has been hard for me but all the thanks to my opponent for coming and giving me this opportunity. I want to say sorry to my team and my wife. Aller Anfang ist schwer. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brown (ranked 6073 p4p, 510 weight class) and David Stringfellow (ranked 6898 p4p, 545 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by CCR - Bad Moon Rising. 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Stringfellow!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Stringfellow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Stringfellow misses.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stringfellow.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Stringfellow is just out of range.
Stringfellow lands with a nice body punch.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Stringfellow misses
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Stringfellow keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Stringfellow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stringfellow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stringfellow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stringfellow!
Brown regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stringfellow in particular looking to stall.
Brown is looking to control Stringfellow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controlling the position well.
Well, if Stringfellow 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.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Stringfellow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown won't allow Stringfellow to pass to mount.
Stringfellow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stringfellow won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stringfellow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stringfellow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Stringfellow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Brown!
Billy Brown took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, $10 Trap Queen Aesthetics for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, David Stringfellow stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back and the boss best get me a rematch asap'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Savy Wes (ranked 4569 p4p, 453 weight class) and Liam Nilsson (ranked 4292 p4p, 437 weight class). Nilsson has chosen Entombed- Left Hand Path as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Savy Wes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nilsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wes can pounce on him.
Wes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wes. That's going to slow Nilsson down.
Nilsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wes lands a head kick. Nilsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wes tries to counter by clinching up but Nilsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wes tests Nilsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilsson is rocked!
Nilsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nilsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wes finish him?
Nilsson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Savy Wes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jenkins (ranked 4005 p4p, 299 weight class) and Mary Jean Navarrete (ranked 5968 p4p, 372 weight class). Jenkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For whom the bell tolls. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mary Jean Navarrete!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarrete misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Navarrete shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Navarrete really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Navarrete is controlling well.
Navarrete is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Navarrete scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarrete tries to stand and escape but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Navarrete is taking a breather. Jenkins 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.
It looks like Navarrete might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarrete is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Navarrete dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarrete instigates a clinch.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarrete's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navarrete wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Navarrete jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jenkins walks away with a smile on his face. Navarrete gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyrone Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mary Jean Navarrete.
Navarrete keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Navarrete forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Navarrete, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Navarrete counters with a head kick. That will keep Jenkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Navarrete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Navarrete. Navarrete maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarrete tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Navarrete turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Navarrete manages to end up in side control.
Navarrete wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Navarrete working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Navarrete tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.
Jenkins is not content to let Navarrete control the position.
Navarrete stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarrete feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Jean Navarrete dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Navarrete shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Navarrete swinging wildly here.
Navarrete goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarrete throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarrete off to one side.
Navarrete misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Navarrete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Navarrete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarrete stands up.
Navarrete shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Navarrete gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyrone Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mary Jean Navarrete.
Navarrete closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Navarrete pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarrete was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Navarrete ducks down to avoid it.
Navarrete is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Navarrete throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Navarrete tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Navarrete is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarrete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mary Jean Navarrete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarrete scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins punching from the bottom - just letting Navarrete know he's still in a fight.
Jenkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Navarrete wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Navarrete tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Navarrete from controlling successfully.
Navarrete 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.
Navarrete throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Navarrete sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarrete pulls his head out easily.
Navarrete is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
Navarrete decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jenkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarrete bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Navarrete looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Jean Navarrete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Navarrete looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Navarrete is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarrete lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarrete is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarrete wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Navarrete.
Navarrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarrete with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Navarrete manages to pass to side control.
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.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Navarrete sits in half guard.
It looks like Navarrete is going to stand back up.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Navarrete throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Navarrete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarrete lands with a kick to the temple. Jenkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarrete shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Navarrete keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Navarrete gets caught napping as Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown. Navarrete manages to retain guard.
Jenkins postures up in Navarrete's guard and throws a big left but Navarrete blocks it.
Navarrete keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Navarrete wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarrete is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Navarrete trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarrete can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarrete trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarrete shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyrone Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mary Jean Navarrete.
Jenkins shoots in but Navarrete avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Navarrete drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mary Jean Navarrete.
Well Navarrete 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mary Jean Navarrete!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCallum (ranked 3924 p4p, 396 weight class) and Liberal Stomper (ranked 2857 p4p, 307 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from McCallum misses the target.
Stomper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum.
As Stomper tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Stomper manages to avoid the attempt.
Stomper misses with the combination.
Stomper scores with a punch to the head.
Stomper throws the left hand but McCallum avoids the punch easily.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stomper.
Stomper blocks a jab.
McCallum defending well as Stomper loads up on a big left hand.
Stomper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stomper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCallum at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.
Stomper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stomper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCallum looks to land a right hand but Stomper moved out of range.
Stomper throws out a counter right but McCallum avoids it with no problem.
McCallum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCallum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stomper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum lunges at Stomper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stomper's hand.
Stomper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stomper gets tackled into the cage by McCallum. McCallum maintains the clinch.
Stomper has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
Stomper has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
McCallum throws a head punch that misses.
Stomper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stomper can't find room to land a body shot as McCallum controls the action.
Stomper blocking some punches.
McCallum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCallum.
Stomper prevents a body shot from McCallum.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum tries to work over Stomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stomper scores with a shoulder strike.
Stomper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stomper misses with a left hand
and McCallum counters with a nice uppercut.
McCallum throws a jab but it's blocked by Stomper.
Stomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stomper misses.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
McCallum throws a hook to the side of Stomper's head but Stomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liberal Stomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Stomper both land. Nice combination.
McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
McCallum misses with a right hand
and Stomper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stomper throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
A slow jab from McCallum misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
McCallum lands a nice hook to Stomper's body. Stomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stomper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stomper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stomper scores with a nice right hand.
Stomper moves away from the strike by McCallum.
McCallum slips a straight right by Stomper.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Stomper finds it's target.
Stomper misses with a hook
and McCallum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCallum looks to land a left hand but Stomper moved out of range nicely.
McCallum fails to land with a series of punches.
McCallum slips a straight right by Stomper.
Stomper looks to land a left hand but McCallum moved out of range nicely.
Stomper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stomper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCallum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stomper jabs at McCallum's body.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stomper.
Donk. McCallum catches Stomper right on the button with a cross.
Stomper moves away from the strike by McCallum.
Stomper misses with an uppercut. McCallum saw that one coming.
McCallum misses with an uppercut. Stomper saw that one coming.
McCallum misses with a lunging right hand
and Stomper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
McCallum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper with a nice cross.
McCallum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCallum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCallum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liberal Stomper 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.
Stomper lands an overhand right.
Stomper stuns McCallum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCallum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stomper misses with a wild body shot.
Stomper moves forwards but McCallum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stomper misses the target.
McCallum with a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stomper. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McCallum rushes Stomper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Stomper has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
McCallum misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stomper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCallum on the side of the head.
Stomper throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
McCallum throws a lazy right hand but Stomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Stomper throws a poor cross that misses
and McCallum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomper looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCallum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stomper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum.
McCallum throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Stomper misses with a lunging right hand
and McCallum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCallum rushes Stomper and presses him up against the cage.
McCallum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCallum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomper.
Stomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCallum swinging wildly here.
Stomper scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum throws a body punch but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCallum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper avoids the body shot from McCallum.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCallum scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from McCallum.
McCallum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCallum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stomper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCallum.
Stomper misses with a straight right.
Stomper misses with a looping right.
McCallum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stomper misses with a wild body shot.
Liberal Stomper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum ducks under a wild hook from Stomper.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
McCallum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stompers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Stomper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stomper.
Stomper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCallum misses the jab.
McCallum slips under a jab.
Stomper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stomper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from McCallum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
McCallum throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from McCallum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stomper lands a slapping body shot.
McCallum misses with a wild body shot.
McCallum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCallum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stomper throws a poor cross that misses
and McCallum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stomper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCallum slips a jab from Stomper.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stomper is looking for the big counter here.
A right-left combo lands from Stomper.
Stomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
Stomper throws a right and a left that McCallum avoids nicely.
Stomper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCallum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper misses with a straight left.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liberal Stomper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
McCallum moves away from the strike by Stomper.
A swing and a miss from Stomper.
McCallum throws a right hand that Stomper ducks under and follows up with a left that Stomper also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCallum tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
McCallum throws an overhand right that lands on Stomper's shoulder, as Stomper tries to avoid the shot.
Stomper throws a body shot but no joy.
Stomper looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range.
McCallum slips a jab from Stomper.
Stomper throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCallum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stomper slips a jab and a cross from McCallum.
Nice uppercut there from McCallum.
Stomper throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCallum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Stomper.
As Stomper tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Stomper manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
McCallum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stomper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stomper throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
McCallum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stomper.
McCallum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCallum thuds his right hand into Stomper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCallum tries to clinch there but Stomper circles away.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Stomper.
McCallum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stomper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCallum backs up against the cage.
McCallum misses with an uppercut.
Stomper looks to land a left hand but McCallum moved out of range nicely.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
Stomper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Liberal Stomper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum walks into a stiff left hand from Stomper.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Stomper misses with a wild body shot.
Stomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
Stomper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. McCallum catches Stomper right on the button with a cross.
McCallum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCallum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stomper lunges at McCallum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCallum's hand.
McCallum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like McCallum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stomper.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
McCallum lands a right hook to the body.
McCallum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
McCallum ducks right into an uppercut from Stomper.
McCallum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCallum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCallum moves into the clinch.
McCallum misses with some punches.
McCallum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
Stomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCallum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum can't find room to land a body shot as Stomper controls the action.
McCallum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCallum misses with a punch on the inside.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomper misses with the head strike.
McCallum misses with the head strike.
McCallum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stompers head.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
Andy McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stomper manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy McCallum.
I think Stomper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bronco (ranked 1713 p4p, 199 weight class) and Jethro Jehosavat (ranked 3943 p4p, 397 weight class). Jehosavat has chosen For The Outlawz as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bronco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Jehosavat!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco is looking to clinch but Jehosavat is avoiding it.
Bronco doesn't manage to clinch there - Jehosavat circles away.
Jehosavat tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronco is wise to it.
Bronco clobbers Jehosavat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bronco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bronco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Jehosavat is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jehosavat is trying is best to control the position here.
Bronco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jehosavat sees it coming and defends easily.
Jehosavat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jehosavat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronco is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jehosavat can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jehosavat keeps working.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jehosavat pushes Bronco off looking to stand but Bronco dives back in and keeps control.
Bronco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jehosavat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but Jehosavat is defending well.
Bronco 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.
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Jehosavat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
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.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Jehosavat trying to control here.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jehosavat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronco 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.
Bronco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jehosavat defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jehosavat is just riding it out for now. Bronco eventually gives up the hold.
Bronco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jehosavat defends it well.
Jehosavat controlling the position well.
Bronco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bronco 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.
Jehosavat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jehosavat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
Bronco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jehosavat is trying to stand up here but Bronco is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jehosavat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
Jehosavat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronco is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
That's time! Bronco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bronco with a poor takedown
and Jehosavat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jehosavat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Jehosavat keeps moving.
Jehosavat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jehosavat keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jehosavat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jehosavat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jehosavat has escaped and now he's on top!
Jehosavat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jehosavat won't allow Bronco to sweep him here.
Bronco is pulling down on Jehosavat's head to control his posture.
Jehosavat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jehosavat wants to get up but he can't break Bronco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bronco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jehosavat can do to turn this around?
Bronco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jehosavat uses it to pass to side control.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jehosavat laying and praying for a moment but Bronco takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bronco looking for submissions off his back.
Bronco wants to control the action here but instead Jehosavat manages to pass to full mount!
Bronco is desperately trying to improve his position but Jehosavat has a good base and remains in mount.
Bronco regains half guard.
Jehosavat wants to take a breather but Bronco is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jehosavat is working away from the top position though.
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jehosavat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jehosavat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jehosavat preventing the sweep.
Bronco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jehosavat is aware though and is defending well.
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jehosavat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jehosavat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jehosavat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bronco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jehosavat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Jehosavat from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jehosavat is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jehosavat throws a right hand that Bronco ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronco also avoids with ease.
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Jehosavat pushes him off.
Bronco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jehosavat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jehosavat's waist but Jehosavat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronco off to one side.
Bronco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jehosavat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jehosavat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bronco but great work by Jehosavat.
Bronco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bronco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bronco tries to get to full guard but Jehosavat has control of the leg.
Bronco moves into full guard.
Bronco wants to improve his position but instead Jehosavat has moved into half guard.
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronco is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bronco gets full guard.
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jehosavat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronco is proving hard to escape from.
Bronco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bronco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco stops Jehosavat from getting back to his feet.
Bronco is looking for a kimura here.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Jehosavat dodges it nicely.
Jehosavat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Jehosavat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
Bronco seems to be working for a kimura but Jehosavat defends the submission attempt.
Jehosavat wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jehosavat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jehosavat.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronco is looking to work some ground and pound but Jehosavat has wrist control.
Bronco throws an elbow that misses. Jehosavat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bronco's guard. Nice move by Jehosavat!
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Jehosavat from controlling successfully.
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny Bronco did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jehosavat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronco throws a body punch but Jehosavat moves out of range.
Jehosavat misses with an uppercut.
Jehosavat has Bronco up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronco tries a body shot but Jehosavat blocks it.
Bronco gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Jehosavat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Jehosavat dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco seems to be working for a kimura but Jehosavat defends the submission attempt.
Bronco prevents Jehosavat from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jehosavat is staying active underneath Bronco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jehosavat's head.
Bronco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jehosavat is just riding it out for now. Bronco eventually gives up the hold.
Bronco is working for a submission of some sort.
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jehosavat defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronco throwing shots but Jehosavat is blocking nicely.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronco 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.
Bronco misses with a head shot. Jehosavat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jehosavat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco passes into half guard.
Jehosavat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bronco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco trying to control from Jehosavat's half guard. Jehosavat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco advances to half guard.
Bronco throwing shots but Jehosavat is blocking nicely.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jehosavat trying to hold on to Bronco's head to control him but Bronco postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jehosavat is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronco.
Bronco wants to control but Jehosavat is keeping him busy.
Jehosavat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jehosavat is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronco.
Bronco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jehosavat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bronco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco had his way with Jethro Jehosavat in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bronco closes the distance and clinches up with Jehosavat, looking for a takedown. Bronco pushes Jehosavat against the cage but Jehosavat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jehosavat moves into the clinch.
Bronco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jehosavat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jehosavat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Jehosavat dodges it nicely.
Jehosavat manages to get to full guard.
Bronco trying to control but Jehosavat is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jehosavat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bronco, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Jehosavat defends easily.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jehosavat is looking to stand up but Bronco won't let him.
Jethro Jehosavat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jehosavat is posturing up here but Bronco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jehosavat tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jehosavat has to tap! Slick submission there by Bronco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco retains his welterweight title!
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