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DMMA 168 Hightower vs Tyler PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Barnes (ranked 2330 p4p, 3514 weight class) and Trevor McDonald (ranked 200 p4p, 297 weight class). Trevor McDonald 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Barnes controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDonald some visible discomfort.
Barnes tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Barnes grinds an elbow into McDonald's temple.
 McDonald is rocked!
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McDonald looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Barnes turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damar Sulekov (ranked 2339 p4p, 3310 weight class) and Hector Gray (ranked 116 p4p, 158 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damar Sulekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Gray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sulekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Sulekov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sulekov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sulekov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sulekov tries to improve position but can't.
Sulekov wants to control but Gray postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov tries to bench press Gray off him but Gray keeps the position.
Sulekov wants to control but Gray postures up.
Sulekov regains half guard.
Sulekov is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulekov is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
Sulekov wants to sweep but Gray has passed to side control!
Gray working away.
Gray wants to control but Sulekov is keeping him busy.
Sulekov struggling a bit here.
Gray is putting a hurting on Sulekov here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sulekov is letting Gray control him for a moment.
Gray has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sulekov!
Gray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray has hold of Sulekov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sulekov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gray looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sulekov is looking to improve his position but Gray isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulekov tries to hold on but Gray postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sulekov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gray.
Gray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sulekov is trying to escape the mount.
Gray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulekov wants to hold on but Gray pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to control but Sulekov wriggling away.
Gray looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulekov regains half guard.
Sulekov is pressing down on Gray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulekov is trying to keep Gray in close.
Gray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sulekov's head.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulekov is retaining full guard.
Sulekov is pulling down on Gray's head to control his posture.
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov pulls Gray in to control the position.
Sulekov controls Gray momentarily but Gray frees himself.
Sulekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gray controls the pace.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Sulekov.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Gray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulekov is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulekov is on top in guard.
Sulekov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Sulekov slips an elbow through the middle.
Gray 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.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gray dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulekov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sulekov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulekov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gray is looking for a triangle but Sulekov pushes his legs off easily.
Sulekov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray pulls Sulekov in close to prevent any damage.
Sulekov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Sulekov slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulekov's guard.
Sulekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulekov is keeping the position for now.
Sulekov has Gray pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hector Gray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sulekov pulls Gray in close to prevent any damage.
Sulekov working a defensive guard here.
Sulekov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sulekov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sulekov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sulekov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulekov is one step ahead there.
Sulekov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gray holds on and takes a little breather.
Sulekov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sulekov.
Gray is pulling down on Sulekov's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulekov, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Gray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sulekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sulekov won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Sulekov stands up over Gray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gray working for a triangle but Sulekov defends it easily.
Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulekov manages to get himself to full guard.
Sulekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulekov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov forces his way into half guard.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Gray trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray wants to improve his position but Sulekov is controlling well.
Sulekov is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sulekov to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damar Sulekov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sulekov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sulekov to the ground. Gray is now in Sulekov's guard.
Sulekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulekov working a defensive guard here.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Sulekov has wrist control.
Gray is looking to work some ground and pound but Sulekov has wrist control.
Sulekov has control of Gray's left arm, preventing Gray from doing any damage.
Gray postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray preventing the sweep.
Gray working some strikes from top position.
Sulekov controlling the position.
Gray forces his way into half guard.
Sulekov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Sulekov wants to get back to full guard.
Gray is keen to just control but Sulekov is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Gray seems content to control.
Sulekov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sulekov pulls Gray in close to his closed guard and prevents Gray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gray wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving.
Gray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sulekov trying to strike off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gray lands in his opponent's guard.
Sulekov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray pushing down on Sulekov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulekov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sulekov is not content to let Gray control the position.
Gray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sulekov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sulekov is positioning himself well to prevent Gray advancing to mount.
Gray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sulekov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov keeping hold of Gray's head, controlling as best he can.
Sulekov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gray lands with a punch from half guard.
Gray thows a huge punch but Sulekov dodges it nicely.
Gray slips a nice elbow through Sulekov's hands, connecting with Sulekov's forehead.
Sulekov trying to control from the bottom.
Gray prevents Sulekov from improving his position.
Gray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulekov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sulekov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gray's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gray hold on?
Gray breaks Sulekov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulekov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulekov trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulekov is trying to keep Gray in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulekov trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gray 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Gray!
Hector Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Mahmut (ranked 2166 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Tarik Oren (ranked 233 p4p, 181 weight class). Sheikh Mahmut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tarik Oren's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheikh Mahmut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tarik Oren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmut misses with a kick to the body
and Oren counters with a good low kick that Mahmut was not able to check.
Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oren.
Oren misses with a body kick.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Oren's head but Oren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut. Oren saw that one coming.
Oren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oren misses with a double jab.
Mahmut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahmut in his tracks.
 It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Oren lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahmut throws a lazy right hand but Oren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oren misses with a few strikes there.
Oren throws a body kick that misses
and Mahmut counters with a nice right hand that sends Oren toppling to the canvas! Oren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahmut finish him?!
Oren is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmut is stalking Oren. Oren circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mahmut, and it's lights out! Oren really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Mahmut!
Sheikh Mahmut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Primo (ranked 1829 p4p, 1164 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 91 p4p, 61 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hero Primo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem cracks a nice hook into Primo's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ubereem.
Primo ducks under a wild hook from Ubereem.
Ubereem misses with a straight right.
Ubereem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ubereem throws a shot from downtown. Primo moves away and avoids it.
Primo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ubereem throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Hero Primo has been cut.
Primo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ubereem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primo.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the body
enabling Primo to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Ubereem throws a lazy body kick
enabling Primo to counter with a crisp jab.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Primo catches Ubereem napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ubereem to the canvas!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Primo preventing the sweep.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubereem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Primo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ubereem is keeping the position for now.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Primo controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Primo is one step ahead there.
Primo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Primo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Primo trying to control but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Primo throws a hook but Ubereem avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Ubereem.
Ubereem just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Primo fails with a takedown attempt.
Primo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Alistair Ubereem's cut even more.
Ubereem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Primo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Primo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but Primo is just out of range.
Ubereem scores with a nice body kick.
Primo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ubereem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses
enabling Primo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alistair Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubereem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ubereem misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Ubereem misses
and Primo counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Alistair Ubereem's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Primo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hero Primo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Primo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubereem manages to avoid it.
Ubereem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ubereem connects with a nice looking jab.
Ubereem lands a big head kick that sends Primo tumbling to the mat! Ubereem takes a step backwards and waves Primo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Primo is rocked!
Primo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Primo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ubereem on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubereem darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Primo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ubereem before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Ubereem!
Alistair Ubereem bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Floyd (ranked 1738 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 85 p4p, 60 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floyd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Face manages to circle out of the way.
Floyd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Face sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Floyd shoots in and drives through. Face sprawls well.
Floyd moves into the clinch.
Face makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Floyd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Face misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Floyd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Face - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Floyd works on Face's body with a couple of short punches.
Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Floyd controls his hands.
Floyd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face tries to stall but Floyd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd fails to pull guard.
Face throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Floyd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floyd pulls guard.
Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Floyd is retaining full guard.
Face is looking to stand up but Floyd won't let him.
Floyd controlling Face's posture.
Face got a little sloppy there for a moment and Floyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Face has managed to get both his arms back between Floyd's legs - danger averted.
Face is looking to stand up but Floyd won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face won't allow Floyd to get back to his feet.
Floyd keeping full guard, as Face tries to pass.
Face has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Floyd is proving hard to escape from.
Floyd wants to sweep here but Face controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Face wants to clinch.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Floyd manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Face digs a right hand into Floyd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Floyd's gas tank.
Floyd blocks an elbow strike from Face.
Floyd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Face or not.
Face scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Joshua Floyd has been cut.
Face looking to throw knees to the head but Floyd is blocking nicely.
Floyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Face pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Face makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Floyd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Face is defending well for now.
Face misses with the head strike.
Floyd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Face walks away with a smile on his face. Floyd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Floyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Floyd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd tries to clinch but Face moves out of range.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Face fails in his attempt to clinch.
Floyd goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Floyd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Face to keep the fight standing.
Face scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Face.
Face landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Floyd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Floyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Face.
Floyd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Floyd there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Floyd is working for a kimura but Face is defending it quite comfortably.
Face is trying to stand back up but Floyd is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd wants to control but Face is keeping him busy.
Floyd is looking to stall here but Face recovers full guard.
Face keeping full guard, as Floyd tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Face dives on top into guard.
Face won't allow Floyd to sweep him here.
Floyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Floyd doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
Face throws out a counter right but Floyd avoids it with no problem.
Floyd fails to land the takedown.
Face forces Floyd back against the cage and clinches.
Face misses with a knee strike.
Floyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Face smiles and moves away.
Floyd shoots in and drives through. Face sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd moves in looking to clinch but Face pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Puncher Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Floyd doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
Floyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Floyd shoots in but Face avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Floyd doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Floyd keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Floyd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Floyd with a body shot.
Face stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Face wants it to stay on the feet.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Floyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
Floyd tries to clinch but Face moves out of range.
Face wants to clinch up but Floyd keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Floyd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Floyd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Face sprawls well. Face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Floyd gets slowly back to his feet.
Floyd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Floyd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Face is looking for the big counter here.
Joshua Floyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch but Floyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Face gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd tries to pull guard but Face holds him up against the cage and eventually Floyd drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Face.
Face is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Floyd manages to break the clinch.
Floyd tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Face is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Face tries to clinch but Floyd moves out of range.
Floyd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joshua Floyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd rushes Face and presses him up against the cage.
Floyd avoiding damage as Face throws knees to the body.
Floyd jumps guard but Face stands there with Floyd around his waist. Floyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Floyd wants a takedown but no success here.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Floyd looks for a takedown but Face sprawls well.
Puncher Face is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face pushes Floyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Floyd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Face up against the cage.
Floyd wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Face.
Face stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Floyd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Floyd can't find room to land a body shot as Face controls the action.
Floyd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Floyd misses with some punches.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but Floyd blocks with his arms.
Floyd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Face avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Floyd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Face stands up from Floyd's guard - Face perhaps looking for a knockout.
Face fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Floyd, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puncher Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Face winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puncher Face!
During a confident post fight interview, Puncher Face thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alexander (ranked 960 p4p, 771 weight class) and Segundo Garcia (ranked 134 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segundo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garcia duly obliges.
Nice cross by Alexander.
It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Garcia cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexander scores with a shot to the body.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia motions for Alexander to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Alexander settles back down.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Alexander checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Alexander appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexander. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexander throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Alexander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Alexander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Alexander down.
Alexander steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Alexander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexander.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Alexander slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Garcia blocks the body kick.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Alexander.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Alexander blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Alexander avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexander throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Alexander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garcia just manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexander's sensitive parts.
Garcia misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia is looking to slow Alexander down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Garcia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alexander throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexander to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia moves out of range as Alexander throws a body kick.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Alexander is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Jab by Garcia.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Garcia punishes Alexander's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander lands a two punch combo.
Alexander checks a low kick from Garcia.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alexander might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Segundo Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
Garcia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Jab by Garcia.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Alexander checks it.
Garcia throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexander's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Garcia is looking to slow Alexander down with leg kicks.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander drops Garcia with a beautiful combination! Garcia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alexander is looking for the KO!
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia motions for Alexander to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily. Alexander doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Garcia staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Garcia doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Alexander!
Our winner, Marcus Alexander, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Rocky (ranked 1017 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Tom Korppila (ranked 142 p4p, 188 weight class). Korppila has chosen Mustasch - The Mauler as his entrance music. Apollo Rocky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Korppila's chin.
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Rocky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Korppila!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korppila, pushing him back against the cage.
Korppila prevents a body shot from Rocky.
Korppila fails to pull guard.
Korppila blocking some punches.
Korppila trying to land knees to the body.
Rocky letting Korppila take a breather here.
Korppila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rocky just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocky fails to land.
Rocky gets through Korppila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korppila trying to control the position but instead, Rocky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korppila into the cage.
Rocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korppila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Korppila.
Rocky throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Korppila to work.
Rocky lands a right hand.
Korppila tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apollo Rocky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Korppila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korppila avoids it.
Rocky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Korppila working aggressively here.
Rocky prevents a body shot from Korppila.
Korppila goes for a takedown attempt but Rocky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rocky clinches up against the cage.
Korppila tries to pull guard but Rocky holds him up against the cage and eventually Korppila drops back down to his feet.
Rocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korppila avoids it.
Rocky landing knees to the head.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
Korppila is trying to pull guard but Rocky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korppila tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocky smiles and moves away.
Korppila missing with a left hand there. Rocky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korppila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocky back to the cage. Korppila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rocky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rocky. No joy for Korppila on that attempt.
Rocky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korppila manages to avoid it.
Korppila fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocky is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky lands a left and a right that send Korppila crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Korppila is rocked!
Apollo Rocky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korppila with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rocky counters with a stiff right hand.
Korppila is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocky finish him?
Rocky clinches up with Korppila and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Korppila.
Korppila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rocky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocky connects with a knee to the head.
Korppila is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rocky is defending well.
Rocky lands a hook that snaps the head of Korppila backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korppila.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocky obliges.
Korppila looks winded!
Rocky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocky.
Rocky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rocky drops Korppila onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Korppila is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocky mutters something to Korppila before pushing him back against the cage. As Korppila comes back towards him, Rocky unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Korppila clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Rocky!
Apollo Rocky made sure to mention his sponsor, Champion Apparel in his post fight interview.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 668 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Ghengis Khan (ranked 39 p4p, 58 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Khan.
It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Christ swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Christ throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Christ scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
A jab from Christ misses.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan scores with a hook.
Khan cracks Christ with an open hand slap.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Christ's head.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Christ misses.
Christ sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Christ avoids it this time.
Khan dips to his left and cracks Christ with an uppercut!
Christ misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Khan throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christ swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan clobbers Christ with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khan sends Christ crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Khan is motioning to the referee to let Christ up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Christ is rocked!
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Khan throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christ had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christ, pushing him back against the cage.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Christ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Khan.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Julio Christ's cut is getting worse.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Christ blocks a jab.
Khan catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan misses with a looping right.
Christ seems to have got his legs back now.
Christ slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Christ misses the jab.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Christ takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan wants to clinch but Christ slips to the side
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Khan throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christ defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan takes one on the button.
Khan misses with a hook
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Ghengis Khan's cut even more.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Khan slips a jab from Christ.
Khan misses with a body shot
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Ghengis Khan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a nice right hand that sends Khan toppling to the canvas! Khan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christ finish him?!
Khan is rocked!
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ throws a monster overhand right that drops Khan! Christ follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Christ!
After winning the bout, Julio Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas McCain (ranked 431 p4p, 141 weight class) and Camaras Account (ranked 66 p4p, 20 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Account circles away from the clinch attempt
and Account counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Account counters with a nice right hand that sends McCain toppling to the canvas! McCain scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Account finish him?!
McCain is rocked!
A combination from Account does no damage.
McCain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Account is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCain with a body shot.
McCain throws a front kick that sends Account stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Account keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain tries to clinch but Account is having none of it.
Account takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCain scores with a hook to the body. Account takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
Account breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCain .
McCain instigates a clinch.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Account uses good head movement to avoid it.
Account throws a head punch that misses.
Account wants to get back to striking at distance but McCain won't allow it.
Account misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain prevents a body shot from Account.
McCain tries to break the clinch but Account is controlling the position.
Account misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Account tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from McCain as the two fighters clinch.
Account has a couple of punches blocked by McCain .
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Account working aggressively here.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Account misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCain tries a body shot but Account blocks it.
Account lands a body punch.
Account stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Account is trying to push McCain away but McCain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Account breaks from the clinch.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Account was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCain , as that shot connected.
McCain misses with a body shot
and Account counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain is looking to wear down Account with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
McCain connects with a nice looking jab.
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Account momentarily.
McCain throws a combination that misses
and Account counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Account jabs at McCain 's body.
McCain sizes up Account with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from McCain .
Account throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Account staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Account releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCain moves into the clinch.
Account is trying to break the clinch but McCain has him pressed against the cage.
Account fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Account is looking to break free of the clinch but McCain has double underhooks.
Account swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Account gets through McCain 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Account working aggressively here.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain blocks a body shot from Account.
McCain prevents a body shot from Account.
McCain blocking some punches.
Account prevents a body shot from McCain .
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain lands a body punch.
Account escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain lands with a shot to the body.
McCain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Account has time to react.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain misses with a kick to the body.
McCain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Account walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Account.
McCain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Account ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Account is looking for the big counter here.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain .
McCain throws a leg kick
and Account counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain dominated that round.
That's time! McCain 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Account scores with a leg kick.
Account on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCain throws a head kick that misses
and Account counters with a nice body shot.
McCain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Account throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for McCain . That snapped Account's head back.
Account throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by McCain .
McCain throws a leg kick but Account sees it coming and moves out of range.
Account looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCain throws a body punch but Account moves out of range.
Account circles away from the clinch attempt
and Account counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCain thinking.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain misses with a leg kick.
Account throws out a counter right but McCain avoids it with no problem.
McCain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Account swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucas McCain is winning the standup battle so far.
McCain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Account counters with a straight right hand.
Account ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Account circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCain looks to land a right hand but Account moved out of range.
McCain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Account if he has to take too many more of those.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Account. That did some damage!
Account tries to move into range but McCain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Account slams his shin into McCain 's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Account lands a big right hand that sends McCain crashing to the mat! Account stays standing though and waves McCain back to his feet!
Oh McCain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Account cracks McCain with a left hook right on the temple and McCain goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Account lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully McCain is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Camaras Account!
An out of breath Camaras Account thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 156 p4p, 290 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 21 p4p, 41 weight class). Hightower comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. Jason Hightower has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower misses the jab.
Tyler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hightower under the eye.
Hightower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyler there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
Hightower fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyler in the body.
Hightower has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hightower misses with a looping left.
Tyler misses with a hook to the body
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyler cracks Hightower with an open hand slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hightower - that will leave a mark!
Hightower cracks Tyler with an open hand slap.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hightower.
Despite the aggression on Tyler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hightower works Tyler's body with a nice hook.
Hightower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyler.
Hightower feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tylers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyler throws a sloppy body shot
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower misses with a kick to the body
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyler blocks the body kick.
Hightower swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower cracks Tyler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hightower explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tyler tries to clinch up
and Hightower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hightower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyler.
Hightower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hightower.
Hightower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Hightower scores with a jab.
Tyler throws a low kick but Hightower moves out of range easily.
A jab from Hightower misses.
Tyler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Hightower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hightower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A shot to the body from Tyler misses
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Hightower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.
Hightower lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hightower lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower misses with a double jab.
Tyler feints a counter leg kick.
Tyler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tyler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hightower has got the better of the exchanges.
Tyler swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
Tyler throws a leg kick
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Tyler drops Hightower with a left and a right! Oh, Hightower is hurt - Tyler dives into side control looking to finish!
Tyler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hightower knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tyler is putting a hurting on Hightower here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hightower is rocked!
Tyler slows the pace down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler trying to control the position but Hightower is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hightower has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hightower is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hightower avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tyler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler in side control, throwing shots but Hightower defends.
Tyler working away.
The strikes coming from Tyler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tyler working the strikes but Hightower uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tyler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hightower still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hightower has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tyler tries to buck Hightower off but Hightower is having none of it.
Tyler struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler sneaks back into half guard.
Hightower keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler is looking to get back to full guard here but Hightower has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tyler tries to improve position but can't.
Hightower is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hightower's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hightower throws out the jab.
Hightower moves out of range as Tyler throws a body kick.
And Hightower counters with a quick kick to the body but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower moves out of range of the body kick.
Hightower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hightower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hightower throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hightower misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler misses with the body kick
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Hightower connects with a crisp jab.
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hightower lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hightower throws a front kick that sends Tyler stumbling back into the cage.
Hightower checks the leg kick.
Tyler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHightower.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyler!
Hightower works the jab nicely.
Hightower misses with a straight left.
Hightower thuds a left hand into Tyler's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Hightower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target.
Hightower connects with a single shot there.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hightower moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hightower.
Tyler lunges at Hightower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hightower's hand.
Hightower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hightower, as that shot connected.
Tyler lands a left and a right that sends Hightower crashing to the canvas! Tyler dives into mount looking to finish!
Oh Hightower is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tyler has hold of Hightower's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hightower manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hightower seems to have got his legs back now.
Hightower defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tyler.
Hightower tries to reverse the position but Tyler maintains control.
Tyler looking to finish with strikes here!
Tyler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hightower manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Pete Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyler is trying to control the action in half guard but Hightower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hightower controlling the position well.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hightower won't allow Tyler to pass to mount.
Tyler works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pete Tyler just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler'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.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jason Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hightower misses with an uppercut.
Hightower misses the jab.
Hightower lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hightower checks it well.
Hightower throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Tyler is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Hightower - just one landing.
Hightower swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Hightower slams his shin into Tyler's torso.
Hightower misses with a left hand
and Tyler counters with an inside leg kick.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hightower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
Tyler throws a jab when Hightower was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tyler. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hightower misses the target.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Hightower looks to land a right hand but Tyler moved out of range.
Hightower connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hightower misses.
Tyler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Hightower catches Tyler right on the button with a cross.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range.
Good exchange - Hightower coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyler slips a straight right by Hightower.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Hightower is looking to counter punch.
Hightower lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hightower.
Hightower catches Tyler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hightower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hightower misses the target.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Hightower throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Tyler misses.
Jason Hightower is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Tyler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hightower.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower had his way with Pete Tyler in that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler's cut.
That's time! Hightower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tyler moves away from the strike by Hightower.
Hightower's corner calls for a 1-2. Hightower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hightower throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Tyler misses
and Hightower counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Hightower.
Hightower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hightower. Tyler shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Tyler down.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Hightower avoids nicely.
Hightower tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyler avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower slips under a jab from Tyler.
Tyler tries to work over Hightower's front leg with a kick but Hightower checks it.
Tyler cracks Hightower with an open hand slap.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyler's sensitive parts.
Hightower keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pete Tyler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hightower slips under a jab from Tyler.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Hightower.
Tyler defending well as Hightower loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyler misses with a body punch
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pete Tyler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jason Hightower, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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