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UFF 18 - THE FINAL HOPE PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John CarBobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Vandam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John CarBobble 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John CarBobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Vandam!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CarBobble moves in looking to clinch but Vandam pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - CarBobble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vandam keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandam keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vandam throws a head kick but CarBobble moves out of range.
Vandam looks for the body kick but CarBobble saw that one coming.
Vandam lands a high kick to the side of CarBobble's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Vandam dives into guard, looking to finish.
CarBobble is rocked!
It looks like John CarBobble has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CarBobble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vandam is controlling him.
Oh CarBobble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vandam wants to stand but CarBobble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
CarBobble seems to have got his legs back now.
CarBobble wants to stand but Vandam is controlling the position.
Vandam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on CarBobble, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
CarBobble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CarBobble wants to clinch.
CarBobble tries to clinch but Vandam is having none of it.
Vandam throws a sloppy head kick and CarBobble moves out of range easily.
Vandam tries a head kick but it misses.
CarBobble wants to clinch up but Vandam keeps it at a distance.
CarBobble wants to clinch.
CarBobble tries to clinch there but Vandam circles away.
Vandam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vandam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CarBobble wants to clinch up but Vandam keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - CarBobble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
CarBobble rushes Vandam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vandam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vandam throws a sloppy head kick and CarBobble moves out of range easily.
Vandam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vandam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
CarBobble is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandam connects with a body shot.
CarBobble avoids the head kick by Vandam.
Vandam connects with a stiff jab that staggers CarBobble - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Vandam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach holisberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach holisberg looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach holisberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown stands and throws holisberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
holisberg tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. holisberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
holisberg is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. holisberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. holisberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown advances to full mount.
holisberg is breathing heavily.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
holisberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown lands a big elbow.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. holisberg looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown looking to finish holisberg with some ground and pound. This is bad for holisberg!
Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but holisberg is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. holisberg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and holisberg is in trouble!
Brown landing punches.
holisberg is rocked!
Brown looking to isolate an arm here. holisberg doesn't see it coming and as Brown extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan O Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies, by Drowning Pool. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan O Riley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Riley throws the kick towards the body but Holmes avoids it.
O Riley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ryan O Riley has been cut.
O Riley is trying to drag Holmes to the mat but Holmes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.
O Riley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jhon Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan O Riley.
O Riley missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes cracks O Riley with a nice body shot.
Holmes drops O Riley with a big knee straight up the middle! O Riley is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
O Riley looks gassed!
Holmes clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holmes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Ryan O Riley's cut even more.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
O Riley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Holmes tries to clinch up but O Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Ryan O Riley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holmes closes the distance and pushes O Riley back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmes obliges.
O Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holmes pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Riley walks into a jab.
Ryan O Riley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes lands a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan O Riley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jhon Holmes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryley Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Kortees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Kortees 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryley Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Kortees!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kortees throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kortees misses.
Spencer slips a jab and a cross from Kortees.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kortees is just out of range.
Kortees looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kortees throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kortees!
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kortees.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Kortees.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kortees moves away.
Spencer looks to land a body kick but Kortees moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kortees circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kortees throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Kortees misses with a double jab
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kortees throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Kortees throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
Danny Kortees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kortees throws out the jab.
Kortees scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spencer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kortees dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer is looking to wear down Kortees with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spencer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortees swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a body kick.
Spencer takes a swing at Kortees's ribcage but misses.
Spencer tries to clinch but Kortees is having none of it.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Kortees throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Kortees.
Spencer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kortees swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spencer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kortees breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kortees bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kortees getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danny Kortees is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kortees lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a good cross that connects.
Kortees swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters by moving into the clinch.
Kortees pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kortees looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Kortees works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
Kortees waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kortees throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kortees's guard now.
Spencer throws a strike but Kortees rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kortees has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spencer is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer has his feet on Kortees's thighs here. He's pushed Kortees off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kortees screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryley Spencer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o hAodha's entrance music is Cursum Perficio by Enya. A fine choice. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aodhan o hAodha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but o hAodha swivels and escapes.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
o hAodha closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from o hAodha.
o hAodha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but o hAodha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aodhan o hAodha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
o hAodha tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from o hAodha.
Simpson looks gassed!
o hAodha is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag o hAodha down to the mat. o hAodha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows o hAodha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
o hAodha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha passes into half guard.
o hAodha wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
o hAodha trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
o hAodha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson tries to kick o hAodha off but o hAodha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
o hAodha throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from o hAodha.
o hAodha scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
o hAodha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
o hAodha misses with a two punch combination.
o hAodha lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and o hAodha counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha throws a series of strikes that have Simpson backpedaling.
o hAodha rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
o hAodha lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but o hAodha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
o hAodha lands a nice uppercut.
o hAodha can't get the takedown.
Simpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
o hAodha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Simpson uses from the top position.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
o hAodha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson wants to control from the top but o hAodha keeps moving.
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.
Simpson cracks o hAodha with a solid left hand.
o hAodha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
o hAodha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but o hAodha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
o hAodha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
o hAodha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
o hAodha keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson is in close to o hAodha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aodhan o hAodha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice combination there by o hAodha.
o hAodha scoring well with a low kick there.
o hAodha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aodhan o hAodha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
o hAodha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson tries for a takedown but o hAodha circles away easily
and o hAodha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
o hAodha misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and o hAodha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
o hAodha trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
o hAodha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of o hAodha, into his guard.
Simpson is in close to o hAodha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of o hAodha's head.
o hAodha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of o hAodha's head.
o hAodha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson distracts o hAodha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
o hAodha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
o hAodha working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
o hAodha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of o hAodha's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of o hAodha's head.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and o hAodha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between o hAodha's legs - danger averted.
o hAodha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
o hAodha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to o hAodha's brow.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but o hAodha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
o hAodha has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
o hAodha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson stands up over o hAodha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson wants to control from the top but o hAodha keeps moving.
Simpson stands up over o hAodha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson cracks o hAodha with a solid left hand.
o hAodha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Simpson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. o hAodha was covering up waiting for the punch and Simpson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Simpson shoots and misses
and o hAodha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
o hAodha tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
o hAodha is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but o hAodha has managed to sneak the leg through.
o hAodha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
o hAodha passes to side control.
Simpson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked o hAodha off and has taken his back!
o hAodha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simpson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aodhan o hAodha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
o hAodha actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
o hAodha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Simpson.
Simpson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simpson working the head and body with strikes.
o hAodha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simpson lands a nice short elbow.
Simpson lands with a punch from half guard.
o hAodha is staying active underneath Simpson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simpson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Simpson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
Simpson is nestled in close to o hAodha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simpson lands strikes from half guard.
o hAodha looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Simpson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Simpson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
o hAodha taking shots to the head.
Simpson lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
o hAodha is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
o hAodha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with o hAodha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
o hAodha wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
o hAodha has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into o hAodha's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
o hAodha working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
o hAodha keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
o hAodha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
o hAodha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
o hAodha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
o hAodha is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson tries for a takedown but o hAodha circles away easily
and o hAodha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by o hAodha.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but o hAodha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bart Simpson.
I think Simpson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Davis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
Jones looking to control but instead Davis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones prevents Davis from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Davis's knee but Davis avoids it well.
Mikey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis scores with a body shot.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Jones tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis drops Jones with a left and a right! Oh, Jones is hurt - Davis dives into side control looking to finish!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Jordan Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis lands a strong strike to the head of Jones. That's dazed him! Davis looking to finish here. Jones is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Davis lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Davis!
Mikey Davis is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between murray mintz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mintz comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up- The Prodigy. Hill has chosen Wanted Dead Or Alive by Bon Jovi 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, murray mintz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bret Hill!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for mintz.
A head kick misses from mintz.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by mintz.
mintz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
mintz throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mintz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mintz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mintz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
mintz delivers a nice body kick.
mintz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mintz is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. mintz tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag mintz to the ground. mintz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
mintz throws a head kick that misses.
mintz tries to clinch up.
mintz tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
mintz wants to clinch up but Hill keeps it at a distance.
mintz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
mintz throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
mintz tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
mintz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
mintz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
mintz throws a head kick that Hill semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mintz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hill.
mintz is being controlled here.
mintz struggling a bit here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hill working away.
Hill trying to control the position but mintz is working away.
Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mintz is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hill tries to keep at a distance but mintz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but mintz has him pressed against the cage.
mintz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
mintz with a knee to the head.
mintz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
mintz crunches a lovely knee into Hill's ribcage.
Hill looks gassed!
mintz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mintz tries to land knees in the clinch but Hill avoids the damage to the body.
mintz missing with knees to the body.
mintz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but mintz won't allow it.
mintz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
mintz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
mintz tries to clinch up.
mintz throws a lazy head kick
and Hill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
mintz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract mintz.
mintz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hill.
mintz clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
murray mintz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
mintz is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
mintz clinches but Hill breaks the clinch
and Hill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
mintz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. mintz didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! mintz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! mintz has escaped and now he's on top!
mintz wants to get up but he can't break Hill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mintz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
mintz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
mintz wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
mintz trying to move into half guard but instead Hill has managed to sweep!
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.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mintz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but mintz keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mintz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
mintz lands with a nice body kick.
mintz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings mintz.
mintz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. mintz defends it nicely.
mintz pushes Hill away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by mintz.
mintz tries a head kick but it misses.
mintz wants to clinch up but Hill keeps it at a distance.
mintz moves out of range of the body kick.
Hill takes a kick to the side of the head.
mintz tries a head kick but it misses.
mintz throws a head kick that half lands.
mintz tries to clinch but Hill moves away
and Hill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
mintz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
mintz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mintz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control from the top but mintz keeps moving.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill is pushing down on mintz's leg trying to pass to half guard. mintz is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mintz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
mintz is pressing down on Hill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
mintz is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
mintz is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but mintz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mintz wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hill 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.
mintz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from mintz.
mintz lands with a thumping leg kick.
mintz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
mintz tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. mintz tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag mintz to the ground. mintz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but mintz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
mintz tries to clinch but Hill moves away
and Hill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
mintz looks like he's trying to stand up.
mintz is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mintz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mintz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back!
mintz is looking to control Hill but Hill is wriggling around and keeping busy.
mintz is really struggling to control Hill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bret Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
mintz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hill knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hill for a finish.
mintz doesn't have the hooks in and Hill manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mintz pushes Hill off and scrambles back to his feet.
mintz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
mintz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but mintz shows good takedown defense.
mintz is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract mintz.
mintz lands a head kick!
Hill avoids the head kick by mintz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mintz wants to clinch
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Hill.
murray mintz is winning the standup battle so far.
mintz tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
murray mintz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hill.
mintz fails with an attempt to clinch.
mintz throws a nice head kick!
mintz tries to clinch
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control.
Hill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
mintz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hill really 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.
mintz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into guard.
mintz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
mintz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and mintz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between mintz's legs - danger averted.
Hill is working mintz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
mintz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hill stacks mintz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hill!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mintz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
mintz wants to get back to his feet.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
mintz trying to control but Hill postures up.
mintz wants to stand back up but Hill manages to pass into side control.
Hill scores with a couple of short elbows.
mintz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, mintz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by mintz, who protects the arm well.
mintz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but mintz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mintz tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
mintz looks like he's trying to stand up.
mintz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mintz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hill manages to reverse the position and now he's in mintz's guard. Nice work there by Hill.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
mintz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
mintz looking for subs from the bottom but Hill mounts him!
Hill looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
mintz working to try and regain half guard.
Hill trying to control but mintz is having none of it.
Hill dominating with strikes here.
Hill misses with a head shot.
mintz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hill dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
mintz is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
Hill shoots in and drives through. mintz sprawls well.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. mintz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
mintz tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
Hill blocks a head kick by mintz.
mintz connects with a high kick.
mintz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for mintz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from mintz, right into the meat.
Hill is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
mintz throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
mintz is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mintz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
mintz tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
mintz tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
mintz throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
mintz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for mintz.
mintz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
murray mintz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mintz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
murray mintz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hill.
mintz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bret Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from mintz.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
mintz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hill blocks a head kick by mintz.
mintz throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
mintz moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
murray mintz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but mintz checks it well.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hill.
mintz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mintz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
mintz is looking to clinch.
Hill moves out of range as mintz throws a body kick.
mintz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hill trying to control but mintz is having none of it.
mintz is trying to stand.
mintz regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mintz trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
mintz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hill is trying to control. mintz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
mintz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back!
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mintz working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
murray mintz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hill!
Bret Hill is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Chivitchian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burgemeister's choice of entrance music: Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Chivitchian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chivitchian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burgemeister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chivitchian missing with a left hand there. Burgemeister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burgemeister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chivitchian moves away.
Chivitchian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Burgemeister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgemeister stuns Chivitchian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burgemeister walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chivitchian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chivitchian misses with an uppercut.
Chivitchian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniel Burgemeister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgemeister lands a jab to Chivitchian's midsection.
Chivitchian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chivitchian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgemeister.
Burgemeister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burgemeister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chivitchian throws out the jab.
Chivitchian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burgemeister throws out a loose jab but Chivitchian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Burgemeister misses
and Chivitchian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burgemeister ducks under a wild hook from Chivitchian.
Chivitchian looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgemeister is just out of range.
Burgemeister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chivitchian cracks Burgemeister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burgemeister gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chivitchian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chivitchian pushes Burgemeister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burgemeister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgemeister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgemeister lands a right hand.
Chivitchian wants to break free but Burgemeister has control.
Burgemeister lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chivitchian or not.
Chivitchian is trying to force a seperation but Burgemeister has the dominant position.
Chivitchian is trying to break the clinch but Burgemeister is controlling him.
Chivitchian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Chivitchian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chivitchian is trying to force a seperation but Burgemeister has the dominant position.
Chivitchian is trying to force a seperation but Burgemeister has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Burgemeister.
Burgemeister lands a hook that snaps the head of Chivitchian backwards.
Burgemeister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burgemeister manages to break the clinch.
Chivitchian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgemeister cracks Chivitchian with a good jab.
Chivitchian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Chivitchian lands.
Chivitchian looks to land a combination but Burgemeister avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chivitchian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgemeister lands a nice shot to the body.
Chivitchian is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Chivitchian.
Burgemeister lands a right hook to the body.
Burgemeister throws a jab but it's blocked by Chivitchian.
Chivitchian misses with a looping left.
Chivitchian misses with a hook. Burgemeister ducked under it nicely.
Burgemeister lands with a straight right. Chivitchian didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chivitchian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgemeister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burgemeister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chivitchian.
Burgemeister jabs Chivitchian right on the nose. Chivitchian blinks but takes it well.
Chivitchian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chivitchian is rocked!
Burgemeister fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chivitchian to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chivitchian looks to clinch but Burgemeister throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chivitchian taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Burgemeister!
Daniel Burgemeister is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Asturiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asturiem comes into the arena with Fernandinho - Sede de Justiça blaring out of the sound system. Roberts has chosen The Legion of Doom Theme as his entrance music. Alexander Asturiem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Asturiem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Asturiem. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Asturiem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asturiem leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asturiem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asturiem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Asturiem.
Asturiem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roberts's head backwards.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asturiem sprawls well. Asturiem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Asturiem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Asturiem connects with a body shot.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asturiem scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Asturiem as Roberts shoots in.
Asturiem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asturiem.
Asturiem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asturiem looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asturiem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asturiem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alexander Asturiem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asturiem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asturiem, who protects the arm well.
Asturiem is trying to buck Roberts off.
Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asturiem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws an elbow but Asturiem slips to the side and avoids it well.
Asturiem is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roberts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Roberts in side control, throwing shots but Asturiem defends.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot by Asturiem.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Asturiem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Asturiem pushes him off.
Asturiem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roberts throws a front kick aimed at Asturiem's knee but Asturiem avoids it well.
Asturiem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asturiem swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Asturiem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roberts has Asturiem up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roberts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Roberts as the two fighters clinch.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Asturiem.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asturiem lands a right hand.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Asturiem holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Asturiem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Asturiem as the two fighters clinch.
Asturiem lands with a light punch inside.
Asturiem lands a body shot.
Roberts lands an uppercut.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Asturiem.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Asturiem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asturiem prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asturiem scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Asturiem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asturiem is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberts has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Asturiem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts has Asturiem up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asturiem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Roberts fails to land.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asturiem.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asturiem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asturiem lands a shot to the body.
Roberts prevents Asturiem from breaking the clinch.
Roberts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asturiem.
Asturiem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asturiem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asturiem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Asturiem.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Roberts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asturiem.
Asturiem lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asturiem smiles and moves away.
Alexander Asturiem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asturiem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Asturiem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asturiem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asturiem tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asturiem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Asturiem circles away.
Asturiem jabs at Roberts's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asturiem is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Asturiem circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Asturiem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Asturiem lands a nice looking body shot.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Asturiem.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Asturiem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roberts's head backwards.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Asturiem is avoiding it.
Roberts shoots in but Asturiem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asturiem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asturiem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Asturiem.
Asturiem misses with a wild combination.
Asturiem leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asturiem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Asturiem circles away and keeps his distance.
Asturiem misses with a double jab.
Asturiem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asturiem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asturiem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asturiem lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Asturiem scores with a hook.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asturiem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asturiem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asturiem as he jumps to the side.
Asturiem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Asturiem misses the shot to the body.
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asturiem is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roberts tries to clinch but Asturiem is having none of it.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asturiem swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem misses with a wild combination.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Asturiem pushes him off.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asturiem swivels and escapes.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Asturiem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Asturiem circles away and keeps his distance.
Asturiem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asturiem misses the shot to the body.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberts tries to clinch but Asturiem moves out of range.
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Asturiem tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
Asturiem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Asturiem dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Asturiem circles away.
Asturiem swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asturiem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asturiem lands with a nice combination. Roberts backs away looking to recover.
Asturiem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Asturiem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Asturiem.
Asturiem lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts wants a takedown.
Roberts throws an elbow but it misses.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses.
Asturiem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Alexander Asturiem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asturiem working hard to break the clinch.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Asturiem controls his hands.
Asturiem avoids the elbow strike from Roberts, against the cage.
Asturiem misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asturiem misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Asturiem - that landed with a thud.
Asturiem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asturiem dodges an elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts pushes off an throws an elbow but Asturiem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Asturiem - that landed with a thud.
Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Asturiem.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Asturiem.
Asturiem blocks an uppercut.
Roberts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Asturiem presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberts.
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.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Asturiem.
Asturiem blocks an elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses.
Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asturiem avoids the elbow strike from Roberts, against the cage.
Roberts misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Asturiem.
Asturiem blocks an elbow strike from Roberts.
Asturiem lands with a light punch inside.
Asturiem lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Asturiem.
Roberts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but Asturiem blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asturiem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asturiem lands a body shot.
Roberts misses with the head strike.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Asturiem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asturiem blocks the elbow strike.
Asturiem lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts jumps guard but Asturiem stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Asturiem blocks the elbow strike.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asturiem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asturiem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Asturiem digs a right hand underneath Roberts's ribcage. Roberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asturiem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Asturiem lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander Asturiem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Asturiem.
Asturiem is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asturiem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asturiem lands a nice shot to the body.
Asturiem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
Asturiem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asturiem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asturiem lands a nice shot to the body.
Asturiem looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asturiem.
Asturiem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Asturiem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asturiem lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Asturiem lands with a right hand.
Asturiem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Asturiem clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asturiem misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Asturiem. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Asturiem misses.
Asturiem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Asturiem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asturiem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts tries to move into range but Asturiem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asturiem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asturiem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asturiem stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asturiem throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Asturiem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asturiem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asturiem misses with a body shot.
Asturiem tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Asturiem sprawls well.
Asturiem lands with a good body shot.
Roberts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asturiem sprawls well. Asturiem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Asturiem.
Asturiem scores with a nice right hand.
Asturiem stuffs the takedown.
Alexander Asturiem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Roberts tries to clinch but Asturiem is having none of it.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asturiem as he avoids it easily.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Asturiem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alexander Asturiem is winning the standup battle so far.
Asturiem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roberts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asturiem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Asturiem.
Asturiem throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts tries to clinch but Asturiem moves out of range.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the liver by Asturiem. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Asturiem does no damage.
Asturiem jabs at Roberts's body.
A combination from Asturiem does no damage.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Asturiem is avoiding it.
Asturiem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asturiem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asturiem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asturiem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Asturiem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asturiem.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Asturiem there.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asturiem finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Asturiem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asturiem. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Asturiem keeps it at a distance.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Asturiem sprawls well.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asturiem.
Asturiem connects with a right hand. Roberts shakes it off.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asturiem misses with a wild combination.
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Asturiem is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roberts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to advance to mount but Asturiem instead regains half guard.
Asturiem is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Asturiem wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Asturiem had his way with Jake Roberts 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!
Roberts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Asturiem. That snapped Roberts's head back.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asturiem is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Asturiem circles away and we're back to standing.
Asturiem tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asturiem.
Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Asturiem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts jumps guard but Asturiem stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asturiem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander Asturiem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Asturiem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Asturiem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asturiem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asturiem's corner calls for a 1-2. Asturiem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asturiem throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asturiem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asturiem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asturiem!
Asturiem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asturiem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asturiem sprawls well. Asturiem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Asturiem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asturiem.
Asturiem circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Asturiem does it's job there.
Jab from Asturiem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Asturiem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asturiem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asturiem throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.
Asturiem tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Asturiem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asturiem connects with a looping right hand.
Asturiem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Asturiem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asturiem.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Asturiem circles away.
Asturiem scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Asturiem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asturiem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Asturiem circles away.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Asturiem circles away.
Asturiem lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Asturiem blocks a body shot from Roberts.
Roberts successfully pulls guard.
Asturiem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts is looking for a triangle but Asturiem pushes his legs off easily.
Asturiem is looking to stand up but Roberts won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem preventing the sweep.
Asturiem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asturiem stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asturiem misses with a two punch combination.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asturiem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Asturiem wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Alexander Asturiem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Asturiem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asturiem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Asturiem!
Alexander Asturiem retains his middleweight title!
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