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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 1996 p4p, 219 weight class) and Shane Mitchell (ranked 3991 p4p, 402 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.
McCarthy wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCarthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Mitchell has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCarthy is working away from the top position though.
McCarthy decides to stand up.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Mitchell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
Mitchell sneaks out the side door and pushes McCarthy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell tries to sprawl but McCarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mitchell trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy uses his free foot to push down on Mitchell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mitchell.
McCarthy stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mitchell tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCarthy escapes and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitchell sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mitchell looks winded!
Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCarthy stands up from half guard.
McCarthy clinches with his opponent.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitchell regains guard.
McCarthy works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy gets to his feet. Mitchell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCarthy scores with a head kick.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mitchell drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McCarthy follows Mitchell to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 3200 p4p, 331 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 4095 p4p, 383 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Slaughter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slaughter avoids it.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
The referee calls for Slaughter to work.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon has Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaughter.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Slaughter manages to break the clinch.
Nixon darts in and clinches Slaughter up against the cage.
Nixon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slaughter's efforts to push away.
Nixon tries to land knees in the clinch but Slaughter avoids the damage to the body.
Slaughter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nixon after a bit of a struggle.
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slaughter is keeping busy.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon has Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaughter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slaughter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon jumps guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter fails with the takedown
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon rushes Slaughter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon is looking to control Slaughter's arms but Slaughter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nixon has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Slaughter lands a nice uppercut.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Slaughter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter misses with a knee to the head.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon jumps guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaughter can't get the takedown.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Slaughter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaughter drives through with a takedown into Nixon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slaughter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slaughter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nixon for as long as he can get away with.
Slaughter stops Nixon from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slaughter is pushing down on Nixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Slaughter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slaughter controlling the pace.
Nixon tries to get to full guard but Slaughter has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Slaughter 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.
Nixon pushes Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slaughter blocks it.
Richard Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nixon tries to pull guard but Slaughter won't allow it.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaughter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Slaughter controls his hands.
Nixon tries to work over Slaughter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter slowing the pace effectively.
Slaughter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaughter clinches up with Nixon and pushes him back against the cage.
Slaughter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaughter gets the takedown into side control.
Nixon is looking to get back to his feet here but Slaughter is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nixon's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Slaughter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nixon trying to get back to his feet but Slaughter is in full control for now.
Slaughter controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Max Slaughter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nixon has Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter looking for a takedown.
Slaughter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaughter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon keeps control of Slaughter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaughter.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nixon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slaughter's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter wants to get back to striking at distance but Nixon won't allow it.
Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter breaks from the clinch.
Slaughter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slaughter lands in his opponent's guard.
Nixon keeping full guard, as Slaughter tries to pass.
Nixon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slaughter controls the pace.
Max Slaughter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slaughter pushing down on Nixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slaughter stands up out of the half guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Richard Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slaughter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slaughter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nixon is fending him off so far but Slaughter persists. Nope, Nixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaughter, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter manages to break the clinch.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaughters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaughter, pushing him back against the cage.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaughter.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon moves into the clinch.
A short left from Slaughter.
Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaughter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon trying to control the position but instead, Slaughter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nixon into the cage.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter takes one on the button.
Max Slaughter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter scores with a takedown into Nixon's guard.
Slaughter passes Nixon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slaughter not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Nixon.
I think Slaughter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Slaughter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Slaughter made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Reilly (ranked 2387 p4p, 288 weight class) and Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 3394 p4p, 384 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkhouser connects with a nice looking jab.
Reilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reilly throws a body punch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Reilly slips a straight right by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Reilly misses with a shot to the body
enabling Funkhouser to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly moves forwards but Funkhouser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funkhouser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Reilly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funkhouser to score with a decent uppercut.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Funkhouser avoids nicely.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Funkhouser with a nice cross.
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser slips a jab from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a jab.
Funkhouser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Reilly misses.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser moves out of range of the strikes.
Funkhouser is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reilly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Funkhouser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funkhouser manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reilly postures up and lands a big shot to Funkhouser's brow.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Funkhouser has wrist control.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkhouser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Funkhouser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reilly forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Funkhouser's temple.
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reilly throws a strike but Funkhouser avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reilly is in close to Funkhouser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funkhouser keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Funkhouser has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly postures up in Funkhouser's guard and throws a big left but Funkhouser blocks it.
Reilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly wants to pass the guard but Funkhouser is keeping the position.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Funkhouser keeps moving.
Reilly pushes down on Funkhouser's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Funkhouser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funkhouser might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice straight punches there by Funkhouser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funkhouser.
Funkhouser shoots in but no luck this time.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkhouser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
Funkhouser lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Funkhouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkhouser.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
A lazy left from Funkhouser finds it's target.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Funkhouser drives through with a takedown into Reilly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reilly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Funkhouser is now in half guard.
Funkhouser seems to be looking for submissions.
Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Funkhouser is very close to passing his half guard.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Funkhouser has control of the leg.
Reilly trying to hold on to Funkhouser's head to control him but Funkhouser postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment.
Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reilly dives on top into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Iain Reilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Funkhouser blocks nicely.
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses. Funkhouser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reilly's guard. Nice move by Funkhouser!
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkhouser defends well.
Reilly has an active guard here but Funkhouser has managed to pass into half guard.
Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Funkhouser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkhouser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Reilly is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkhouser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Funkhouser 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!
Funkhouser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funkhouser misses with a straight right.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funkhouser doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Reilly.
Funkhouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Funkhouser ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkhouser. Funkhouser gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funkhouser! But no joy.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser connects with a right hand. Reilly shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Funkhouser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Funkhouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Iain Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser scores with a punch to the head.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Funkhouser throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Funkhouser works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Funkhouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
A left lands for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Reilly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkhouser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funkhouser 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.
Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser.
I think Funkhouser 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenton Funkhouser!
A less than humble Trenton Funkhouser misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Castillo (ranked 1618 p4p, 216 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 3460 p4p, 389 weight class). Castillo comes to the cage accompanied by Mafia Rap!. Frank Dux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 33 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castillo. That did some damage!
Castillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the cage.
Dux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Castillo fails to land.
Castillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castillo moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Castillo blocks a head kick by Dux.
Castillo lands a right hook to the body.
Castillo has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castillo breaks from the clinch.
Dux throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo moves out of range of the body kick from Dux.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Castillo wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castillo breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo rushes Dux and presses him up against the cage.
Dux scores with a shoulder strike.
Dux stalling in the clinch.
Castillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Castillo.
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Castillo tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Castillo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Anthony Castillo 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!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dux! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 799 p4p, 108 weight class) and Alvaro Ortaga (ranked 1675 p4p, 214 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Ortaga is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mexican Rap. 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 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
29 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alvaro Ortaga!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.
Jab from Ortaga.
Ortaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Mankowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ortaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski slips under a jab.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mankowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortaga defends well and Mankowski ends up having to push Ortaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Mankowski closes the distance and clinches up with Ortaga, looking for a takedown. Mankowski pushes Ortaga against the cage but Ortaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ortaga lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Ortaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mankowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortaga misses with a right hand
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mankowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ortaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga misses with a looping right.
Mankowski slips a straight right by Ortaga.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Ortaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortaga is keeping the position for now.
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard.
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortaga is aware though and is defending well.
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is keeping the position.
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Ortaga pushes his legs off easily.
Ortaga controlling from the top position.
Ortaga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mankowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga throws a looping overhand right but Mankowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ortaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortaga looks to land a right hand but Mankowski moved out of range.
Mankowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ortaga.
Mankowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortaga lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut. Mankowski saw that one coming.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ortaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortaga connects with a looping right hand.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Ortaga scores with a jab.
Ortaga misses with a right hand
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ortaga is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mankowski has time to react.
Ortaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ortaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mankowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortaga.
Mankowski slips under a jab.
Ortaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Mankowski is just out of range.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga works over Mankowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mankowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortaga throws a jab when Mankowski was well out of range.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mankowski on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortaga as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ortaga looks to move away, Mankowski throws a big counter combo but Ortaga just gets out of the way.
Ortaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mankowski throwing a counter right hand but Ortaga manages to avoid it.
Ortaga sizes up Mankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortaga! But no joy.
Ortaga jabs at Mankowski's body.
Mankowski moves forwards but Ortaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mankowski fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga cracks Mankowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mankowski blocks a jab.
Mankowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Mankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mankowski has time to react.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga lands a jab to Mankowski's midsection.
Ortaga throws a series of strikes that have Mankowski backpedaling.
Ortaga thows a leg kick but Mankowski checks it
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski blocks a leg kick.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga lands a head shot.
Mankowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mankowski tries to counter by clinching up but Ortaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Mankowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortaga duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga with a nice cross.
Mankowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Mankowski's body. Mankowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortaga misses with a hook.
Mankowski tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankowski is defended easily by Ortaga.
Ortaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mankowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mankowski lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully.
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mankowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mankowski has an active guard here but Ortaga has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski trying to get back to full guard but Ortaga takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ortaga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortaga wants to control the pace but Mankowski is squirming around nicely.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ortaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a hook. Mankowski ducked under it nicely.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortaga scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortaga sprawls and moves away.
Ortaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mankowski under the eye.
Ortaga scores with a jab. Mankowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga scores with a punch to the head.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.
Mankowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Mankowski's head.
Mankowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ortaga.
Mankowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortaga is fending him off so far but Mankowski persists. Nope, Ortaga circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
Ortaga misses with a hook.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Mankowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mankowski tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Ortaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mankowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortaga misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortaga lands a right hook to the body.
Ortaga cracks Mankowski with a good jab.
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mankowski misses the target.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mankowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortaga is just riding it out for now. Mankowski eventually gives up the hold.
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Ortaga defends the submission attempt.
Ortaga controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortaga defends it well.
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
Ortaga is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortaga lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Ortaga scores with a nice right hand.
Ortaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortaga defends it nicely.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortaga lands an overhand right.
Ortaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Ortaga coming out on top.
Ortaga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Ortaga didn't expect that.
Ortaga wants to stand and escape but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ortaga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Ortaga in his guard.
Ortaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mankowski's guard.
Ortaga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro Ortaga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortaga defends well.
Mankowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ortaga has his hands clasped together but Mankowski extends and breaks Ortaga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski retains his welterweight title!
Borys Mankowski gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Alvaro Ortaga was interviewed post fight and said 'I fucking hate it when I miss my flight. No excuses, I fucked up!! Ill be back soom'.
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