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Skrap Fights 75 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 3139 p4p, 371 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 2367 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump dives in for a single leg takedown but Dramicanin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dramicanin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Dramicanin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dramicanin actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Dramicanin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Dramicanin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control.
Dramicanin tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramicanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dramicanin is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump prevents Dramicanin from improving his position.
Dramicanin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump wants to control but Dramicanin is keeping him busy.
Dramicanin wants to get back to full guard.
Dramicanin trying to control from the bottom.
Dramicanin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Dramicanin actively working from the bottom here.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramicanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dramicanin trying to control but Trump postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump scores with a sloppy right hand. Dramicanin should have avoided that one.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dramicanin throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Trump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dramicanin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dramicanin is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
Dramicanin manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramicanin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramicanin controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dramicanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dramicanin wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dramicanin looking for submissions off his back.
Dramicanin is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump working over Dramicanin with some ground and pound. Dramicanin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dramicanin trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trump getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trump jabs at Dramicanin's body.
Trump tries for a takedown but Dramicanin circles away easily
enabling Dramicanin to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trump throws a strike aimed at the side of Dramicanin's head but Dramicanin avoids it well.
Dramicanin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dramicanin is trying to control but can't.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramicanin keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dramicanin is looking to improve his position.
Dramicanin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Trump there.
Dramicanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump prevents Dramicanin from improving his position.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Dramicanin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump trying to control from Dramicanin's half guard. Dramicanin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trump trying to control but Dramicanin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trump won't allow Dramicanin to sweep him here.
Trump throwing strikes from guard but Dramicanin blocks nicely.
Trump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dramicanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trump passes Dramicanin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump wants to take a breather but Dramicanin is having none of it.
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dramicanin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is keen to just control but Dramicanin is a slippery customer.
Dramicanin looking for submissions off his back.
Trump lands with a punch from half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramicanin keeps working.
Dramicanin tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dramicanin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramicanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dramicanin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump working the head and body with strikes.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dramicanin moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump trying to control but Dramicanin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Trump with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dramicanin misses the target.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Dramicanin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump scores with a jab. Dramicanin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trump tries for a takedown but Dramicanin circles away easily
and Dramicanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorde Dramicanin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dramicanin attempts a counter takedown but Trump avoids it well and moves away.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Dramicanin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dramicanin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dramicanin dips to his left and cracks Trump with an uppercut!
Dramicanin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dramicanin tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dramicanin to the ground. Dramicanin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dramicanin attempts a counter takedown but Trump avoids it well and moves away.
Trump thuds his right hand into Dramicanin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dramicanin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trump. Trump circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trump's hands.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Dramicanin connects with a jab.
Trump gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dramicanin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Kurlaev (ranked 2126 p4p, 270 weight class) and Matola Machava (ranked 2091 p4p, 266 weight class). Machava has chosen Mozambique National Anthem as his entrance music. Matola Machava acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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210 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denis Kurlaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matola Machava!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machava looks to land a combination but Kurlaev avoids it well.
Kurlaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown but Machava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machava! But no joy.
Machava throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurlaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machava defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurlaev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Kurlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurlaev shoots in and drives through. Machava sprawls well.
We've been told by Kurlaev's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurlaev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machava's half guard.
Machava holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machava gets full guard.
Kurlaev preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurlaev being controlled here momentarily.
Machava working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurlaev.
Machava working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurlaev.
Machava is pulling down on Kurlaev's head to control his posture.
Machava looking for a sweep. Not yet Machava, not yet.
Kurlaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machava wants to sweep here but Kurlaev controlling him for the moment.
Kurlaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machava wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machava pulls Kurlaev in to control the position.
Kurlaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machava pulls Kurlaev in close to prevent any damage.
Machava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machava controlling the position.
Kurlaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Machava has wrist control.
Machava pulls Kurlaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurlaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machava as he jumps to the side.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurlaev with a body shot.
Machava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurlaev.
Machava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kurlaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machava looks to land a left hand but Kurlaev moved out of range nicely.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machava as he avoids it easily.
Matola Machava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurlaev has his takedown stuffed
and Machava counters with an inside leg kick.
Machava displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurlaev.
Machava lands a body shot.
Machava throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Denis Kurlaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Machava. No joy for Kurlaev on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev shoots in but Machava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machava! But no joy.
Kurlaev shoots in for a double leg but Machava sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machava misses with a hook.
Kurlaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machava counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machava has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kurlaev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kurlaev is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurlaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Machava, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machava stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurlaev. Kurlaev gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matola Machava dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machava.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurlaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kurlaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Machava counters with a crisp one two that drops Kurlaev! Machava thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kurlaev to his feet! Kurlaev is in big trouble!
Machava thuds a left hand into Kurlaev's body.
Kurlaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Machava tries to sprawl out of it but Kurlaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Kurlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurlaev slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurlaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Machava sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Machava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurlaev needs to keep his hands up - Machava had a free shot at his head there.
Machava slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurlaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurlaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurlaev tries to counter with a takedown but Machava is quick to defend against it.
Machava throws a hook to the side of Kurlaev's head but Kurlaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machava.
Machava has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown but Machava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurlaev shoots and misses
and Machava counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Denis Kurlaev has been cut.
Machava works Kurlaev's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machava misses with a looping left.
Machava lands a body shot.
Machava lands with a nice body punch.
Machava throws a hook but Kurlaev avoids it easily.
Kurlaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurlaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machava defends it nicely.
Matola Machava seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machava looks to land a right hand but Kurlaev moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machava. Kurlaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machava throws a head kick but Kurlaev moves out of range.
Machava takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machava stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurlaev. Kurlaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Machava looks to throw the jab but Kurlaev is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurlaev moves away.
Kurlaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machava counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machava but Machava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denis Kurlaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machava displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurlaev.
Machava lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matola Machava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denis Kurlaev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Machava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurlaev fails with the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurlaev checks a leg kick.
Kurlaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machava but Machava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurlaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Machava as Kurlaev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Kurlaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurlaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machava avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Machava releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machava smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machava drops Kurlaev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kurlaev looks back up at him and smiles so Machava waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kurlaev is rocked!
Kurlaev switches off momentarily and Machava cracks him with a monster right hand! Kurlaev topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Machava dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Machava!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matola Machava!
A very excited looking Matola Machava made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 2304 p4p, 147 weight class) and Takeshi Sendou (ranked 4248 p4p, 231 weight class). Sendou is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Skillet - Feel Invincible. Anthon Van Der Dusse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takeshi Sendou's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Sendou!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sendou throws out a leg kick but Van Der Dusse moves out of range and Sendou only half commits.
Van Der Dusse misses with a hook. Sendou ducked under it nicely.
Van Der Dusse scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sendou.
Sendou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Dusse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Dusse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Der Dusse gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but Sendou is blocking nicely.
Van Der Dusse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sendou's head.
Van Der Dusse slips a nice elbow through Sendou's hands, connecting with Sendou's forehead.
Sendou wants to get back to full guard.
Sendou trying to control here.
Van Der Dusse slips a nice elbow through Sendou's hands, connecting with Sendou's forehead.
Van Der Dusse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sendou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sendou is looking for a sweep. Van Der Dusse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendou is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Dusse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sendou is rocked!
Van Der Dusse lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sendou! More strikes land and this one is all over! Van Der Dusse jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthon Van Der Dusse!
A very excited looking Anthon Van Der Dusse made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tyler (ranked 1577 p4p, 205 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 2761 p4p, 302 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard Kuklinski enters the ring!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
Kuklinski with the counter takedown but Tyler avoids it easily.
A jab from Tyler finds it's way through Kuklinski's defenses.
Tyler lands a leg kick that knocks Kuklinski off balance momentarily.
That kick from Tyler tenderised Kuklinski's leg. Kuklinski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuklinski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuklinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyler tries to clinch but Kuklinski moves out of range.
Kuklinski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyler defends it well.
Tyler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuklinski counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinski working the ground and pound but Tyler is defending the strikes.
Kuklinski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuklinski misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Kuklinski crashes against the mat.
Kuklinski working away.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuklinski on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy.
Tyler parries the strikes from Kuklinski easily there. Kuklinski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tyler to escape.
Kuklinski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuklinski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tyler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuklinski connects with a decent elbow.
Kuklinski in side control, throwing shots but Tyler defends.
Kuklinski scoring with punches from side control.
Tyler dodges the ground and pound from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuklinski lands a big left to the face of Tyler, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Kuklinski and another - Tyler is out! Kuklinski stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 743 p4p, 52 weight class) and Lyodo Machida (ranked 3381 p4p, 189 weight class). BySubtraction kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lay My Claim. Addition BySubtraction 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyodo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida looks to land a right hand but BySubtraction moved out of range.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Machida misses.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BySubtraction clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the ropes.
BySubtraction controlling the action here for a moment.
BySubtraction is working Machida over against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BySubtraction has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BySubtraction obliges.
Knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Machida looks winded!
BySubtraction lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from BySubtraction.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
BySubtraction scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BySubtraction is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
BySubtraction crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
BySubtraction stalling.
BySubtraction keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BySubtraction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Lyodo Machida has been cut.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
BySubtraction is pushing Machida up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for BySubtraction to work.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
BySubtraction lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction connects with a knee to the head.
Machida is rocked!
BySubtraction lands a shot to the body.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can BySubtraction finish him?
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
BySubtraction scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BySubtraction pushes Machida back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from BySubtraction on the inside.
BySubtraction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
BySubtraction working Machida over with knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from BySubtraction - that landed with a thud.
BySubtraction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
BySubtraction lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
BySubtraction connects with a knee to the head.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction has Machida pressed against the ropes.
BySubtraction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from BySubtraction.
A body shot lands from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
BySubtraction lands with a right to the head.
A short left from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction scores with a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
BySubtraction creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machida's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machida drops to his knees and BySubtraction pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Addition BySubtraction!
A very excited looking Addition BySubtraction made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 1116 p4p, 159 weight class) and Chris Harper (ranked 2681 p4p, 319 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Harper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper scores with a jab. Edmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harper throws a looping overhand right but Edmond ducks down to avoid it.
Harper swings widly with a right hand
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Harper.
Harper lands a right hook to the body.
Harper misses with an uppercut
and Edmond counters with a left to the body.
Edmond moves away from the strike by Harper.
Edmond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harper's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond cracks Harper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harper tries to clinch but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond throws a counter high kick but Harper was just alert enough to avoid it.
Harper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harper misses with an uppercut
and Edmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harper looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Edmond is out of range.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harper.
Harper has Edmond up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper throws a head punch that misses.
Edmond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harpers head.
A head punch on the inside from Edmond fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harper misses with a right hand
enabling Edmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond is looking to counter the offense by Harper and move into the clinch.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Harper looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Harper just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edmond under the eye.
Harper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edmond scores with a head kick. Harper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Harper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Harper misses with a left hand
letting Edmond counter with a right hand.
Harper rushes Edmond and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Edmond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper blocks a body shot from Edmond.
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harper tries to counter with a clinch but Edmond shakes him off and moves away.
Harper keeps the fight on the outside.
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond slips a jab from Harper.
Edmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmond walks into a jab.
Harper thuds his right hand into Edmond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harper scores with a sloppy right hand. Edmond should have avoided that one.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Harper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond slips under a jab from Harper.
Harper throws a right hand that misses
and Edmond counters with a head kick.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmond connects with a jab.
Edmond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harper. Harper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper misses the shot to the body.
Harper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond throws a quick counter head kick but Harper was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Harper.
Edmond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harper on the side of the head.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Edmond lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harper moves into the clinch.
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Harper to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Harper looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Harper just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper throws a right hand that misses
and Edmond counters by clinching up.
Harper prevents a body shot from Edmond.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Edmond.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Harper.
Edmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edmond lands a body shot.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Edmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper working aggressively here.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edmond.
Harper tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Harper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Harper back against the ropes.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond misses with the head strike.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Harper.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper scores with a jab. Edmond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harper's head backwards.
Harper throws a hook but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper.
Edmond half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harper misses with a body shot
and Edmond counters with a two punch combo.
Edmond staying out of range there.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Harper looks to move away, Edmond throws a big counter combo but Harper just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Edmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rayful Edmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper misses with a hook
and Edmond counters with a right hand to the body.
Harper takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harper cracks Edmond with a nice body shot.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Harper blocks a body shot from Edmond.
Edmond wants to break free but Harper has control.
Edmond tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the ropes.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Harper.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Harper presses Edmond against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Harper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Harper back against the ropes.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmond wants to break free but Harper has control.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harper tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond lands an uppercut.
Harper misses with some punches.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper digs a right hand into Edmond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edmond's gas tank.
Edmond working aggressively here.
Harper misses with the head strike.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Edmond is trying to break the clinch but Harper has him pressed against the ropes.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
A jab from Harper finds it's way through Edmond's defenses.
Harper lands a nice hook to Edmond's body. Edmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harper stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond scores with a jab. Harper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Harper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harper manages to circle out of the way.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper misses with a body shot
and Edmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper misses with an uppercut.
Harper misses with a hook
and Edmond counters with a series of strikes. Harper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Edmond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harper on the side of the head.
Harper throws a jab when Edmond was well out of range.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harper.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harper 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Chris Harper!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Chris Harper!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Rayful Edmond!
Chris Harper wins by split decision!
Chris Harper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Barnett (ranked 842 p4p, 132 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 988 p4p, 147 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Move. Mathews comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Way Down We Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Buddy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnett.
Mathews is looking for the big counter here.
Mathews tries to clinch but Barnett moves away
so Barnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnett stands up over Mathews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.
Barnett postures up in Mathews's guard and throws a big left but Mathews blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mathews kicks Barnett off and gets to his feet.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnett.
Mathews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnett circles away quickly and effectively.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnett rushes Mathews and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnett has double underhooks.
Mathews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Mathews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnett pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathews defends well.
Mathews wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position.
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mathews postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mathews wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position.
Mathews preventing the sweep.
Barnett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Mathews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnett's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnett clinches.
Mathews lands with a light punch inside.
Barnett ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him.
Mathews stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
Mathews clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnett.
Mathews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Mathews pushes him off.
Barnett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnett tries to clinch but Mathews is having none of it.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Mathews ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett connects with a crisp jab.
Mathews throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mathews momentarily.
Mathews darts in and clinches Barnett up against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnett gets control of Mathews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mathews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mathews has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Barnett 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.
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 Buddy Barnett will probably get the nod.
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.
Barnett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews tries to clinch but Barnett is having none of it.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
Mathews has managed to clinch.
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathews gets tackled into the ropes by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnett has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
As Barnett backs off Mathews throws a huge counter combo but Barnett manages to avoid it all.
Barnett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Mathews's head.
Mathews clinches up against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Mathews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Buddy Barnett has been cut.
Barnett can't get the takedown.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Barnett tries to clinch but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Barnett tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mathews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Cameron Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews throws a right hand that Barnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnett also avoids with ease.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mathews did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Mathews is trying to stand up here but Barnett is controlling him well.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mathews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mathews has one foot on Barnett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mathews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Barnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Barnett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Barnett moves out of range of the body kick from Mathews.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews has Barnett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnett has him pressed against the ropes.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathews tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mathews is trying to force a seperation but Barnett has the dominant position.
Mathews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Mathews slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews throws a push kick but Barnett slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathews slips under a jab.
As Barnett backs off Mathews throws a huge counter combo but Barnett manages to avoid it all.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Barnett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mathews clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Mathews.
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Mathews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnett connects with a looping right hand.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett lands with a hook. Mathews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews cracks a nice hook into Barnett's ribs.
Mathews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Mathews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buddy Barnett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mathews tries to clinch but Barnett is having none of it.
A cross from Barnett lands.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett clinches up against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mathews to keep the fight standing.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Barnett circles away.
Mathews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Mathews pushes him off.
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mathews prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathews after a bit of a struggle.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
Barnett prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
Barnett takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mathews to keep the fight standing.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews lands with a nice body kick.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Mathews drives through and clinches with Barnett against the ropes.
Mathews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mathews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews holds him up against the ropes and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Well,Barnett is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews rushes Barnett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Barnett controls the action.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Mathews sprawls well.
Barnett lands the left hand.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Barnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathews circles away quickly and effectively.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews looks to throw a body kick
and Barnett counters with a single leg into guard. Mathews didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Mathews wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buddy Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Mathews's brow.
Cameron Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position.
Barnett is working Mathews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Mathews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mathews 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Cameron Mathews wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Cameron Mathews made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 42 p4p, 7 weight class) and John L Sullivan V (ranked 424 p4p, 60 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John L Sullivan V enters the ring!
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Trump!
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, John L Sullivan V!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump moves out of range as Sullivan V strikes.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan V avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump scores with a body shot.
Trump scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Trump.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Trump's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan V ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trump cracks Sullivan V with a good jab.
Sullivan V is rocked!
Trump has Sullivan V up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan V fails to land.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan V is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sullivan V into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan V controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V digs a right hand underneath Trump's ribcage. Trump let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan V takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan V taking a breather.
Sullivan V has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trump seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sullivan V can turn it around.
Trump cracks Sullivan V with a nice body shot.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sullivan V lands with a right to the head.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V stalling in the clinch but Trump improves position.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump digs a right hand into Sullivan V's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan V's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan V.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V presses Trump against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Sullivan V trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan V.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan V blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands with a left to the head.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan V stalling in the clinch but Trump improves position.
Trump misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump working aggressively here.
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trump darts in and clinches Sullivan V up against the ropes.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan V.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Sullivan V looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump has Sullivan V pressed against the ropes, preventing Sullivan V from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Trump works Sullivan V's body with a nice hook.
Sullivan V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan V can do to turn this around?
Sullivan V is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trump keeps control of Sullivan V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan V avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Sullivan V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V is looking to control Trump's arms but Trump gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan V has his back to the ropes.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan V controls the action.
Sullivan V gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan V is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan V seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donald Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sullivan V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan V avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Sullivan V struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan V manages to avoid it.
Trump misses with a hook. Sullivan V ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan V misses the target.
Sullivan V cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sullivan V circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sullivan V counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump thuds his right hand into Sullivan V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan V defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan V swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a looping left.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Sullivan V's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump thuds a left hand into Sullivan V's body.
Trump clinches with his opponent.
Sullivan V lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Trump misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Sullivan V - that landed with a thud.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V scores with a shot to the side of Trump's head.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that second round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy left from Trump finds it's target.
Jab from Trump.
Trump has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan V in a clinch.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan V wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan V is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sullivan V into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan V avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Sullivan V pushes Trump back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Trump misses with some punches.
Sullivan V takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan V misses with a body punch.
Trump works on Sullivan V's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan V tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan V fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump is leaning against Sullivan V and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan V struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Sullivan V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a body shot from Trump.
Sullivan V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V throws a head punch that misses.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Trump misses with some punches.
Sullivan V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump blocking some punches.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sullivan V's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Trump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan V struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan V controls the action.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V is trying to stall.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Sullivan V swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump clearly takes that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trump is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sullivan V misses with a straight right.
Trump tries to clinch there but Sullivan V circles away.
Sullivan V looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump throws a shot to the body.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Sullivan V.
Trump forces Sullivan V back against the ropes and clinches.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sullivan V into the ropes.
Sullivan V swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Sullivan V is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan V trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Trump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan V is trying to break the clinch but Trump has him pressed against the ropes.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Sullivan V's head.
Trump is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Sullivan V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Trump lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Trump lands a right hand.
Sullivan V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Sullivan V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Sullivan V misses with a body punch.
Sullivan V looking to stall.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Trump is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Sullivan V tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Sullivan V lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump had his way with John L Sullivan V in that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sullivan V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump drives through and clinches with Sullivan V against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan V scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan V controls his hands.
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump tries to clinch there but Sullivan V circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan V misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donald Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan V circles away.
Sullivan V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan V 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trump tries to clinch but Sullivan V is having none of it.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Trump cracks Sullivan V with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trump has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sullivan V to stand back up!
Trump fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sullivan V to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sullivan V looks to clinch but Trump throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sullivan V taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his light heavyweight title!
Donald Trump decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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