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GC 494: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Harris (ranked 2683 p4p, 2368 weight class) and Abigg Chungus (ranked 336 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent 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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris scores with the left hand. Chungus knows he should have avoided that one.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Chungus ducks down to avoid it.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chungus's hands.
Good shot there by Harris.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Chungus's shoulder, as Chungus tries to avoid the shot.
Chungus tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Chungus moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris avoiding damage as Chungus throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chungus slowing the pace effectively.
Chungus manages to break the clinch.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Chungus throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chungus throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris counters with an outside leg kick.
Harris swings for the body but Chungus moves out of range.
Chungus cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chungus.
Chungus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws a series of punches but Chungus avoids them all with ease.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris cracks Chungus with a good jab.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Terrance Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chungus closes the distance and clinches.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Chungus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Chungus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Terrance Harris has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chungus tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris moves forwards but Chungus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chungus has time to react.
Chungus misses with a body shot.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chungus.
Chungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chungus just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Chungus's defenses.
Chungus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chungus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Chungus unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chungus tries to clinch up.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chungus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chungus cracks Harris with a good jab.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Harris connects with a leg kick.
Chungus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chungus loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Abigg Chungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris cracks Chungus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chungus misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Chungus misses.
Harris connects with a jab.
Chungus avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chungus moves away.
Chungus is looking to clinch.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris punishes Chungus's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris misses the jab.
Chungus tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Chungus shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chungus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chungus lands an overhand right.
Chungus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chungus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Chungus throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chungus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!
Harris stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Chungus working away.
Harris is not content to let Chungus control the position.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chungus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chungus controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Harris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris defending well as Chungus loads up on a big left hand.
Chungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Terrance Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Chungus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris avoids the head kick by Chungus.
Abigg Chungus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Chungus.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Chungus doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chungus checks the leg kick.
Chungus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chungus manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chungus tries to clinch up
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Chungus 's knee.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chungus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Chungus's shoulder, as Chungus tries to avoid the shot.
Chungus lands a head shot.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chungus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chungus tries to clinch up.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chungus.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Chungus throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Chungus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Chungus.
Harris checks a low kick from Chungus.
Chungus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chungus lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chungus tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris checks a low kick from Chungus.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Chungus tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Chungus closes the distance but Harris moves to the side
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Harris.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chungus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris 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.
Chungus scores with a jab to the head.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Chungus should have avoided that one.
Chungus throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Chungus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Chungus wants to clinch.
Chungus staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chungus.
Chungus instigates a clinch.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chungus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chungus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
Chungus manages to break the clinch.
Chungus tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Chungus. Chungus gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harris - that will leave a mark!
Chungus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chungus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris cracks Chungus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chungus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Chungus misses.
Chungus throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris cracks Chungus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris scores with a jab. Chungus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chungus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chungus manages to break the clinch.
Chungus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrance Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrance Harris'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chungus slips a jab from Harris.
Chungus 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.
Chungus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chungus throws a combination that misses
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Chungus tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Chungus ducks down to avoid it.
Chungus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Chungus off balance momentarily.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chungus missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Chungus.
Chungus closes the distance and clinches.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Chungus is looking to clinch.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chungus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chungus duly obliges.
Harris throws a hook but Chungus avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Chungus walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Harris scores with the left hand. Chungus knows he should have avoided that one.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chungus wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris misses the body punch
and Chungus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Harris lands.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chungus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
Chungus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris takes a swing at Chungus's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Chungus misses.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Chungus.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Chungus manages to avoid it.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chungus thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chungus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chungus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chungus. Chungus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chungus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Chungus.
Chungus scores with a jab.
Chungus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chungus was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Chungus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Harris thumps Chungus with a low kick.
Harris tries to work over Chungus's front leg with a kick but Chungus checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris digs a good body shot into Chungus's ribs.
Chungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chungus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chungus throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Chungus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chungus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Chungus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abigg Chungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chungus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
Chungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chungus throws a big shot that misses.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Chungus seems unphased.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris swings for the body but Chungus moves out of range.
Chungus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chungus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Chungus with that takedown attempt.
Terrance Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harris with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Chungus.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris thumps Chungus with a low kick.
A big left from Chungus misses.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Chungus manages to avoid it.
Chungus closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Chungus pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chungus throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chungus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chungus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chungus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Harris!
Terrance Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Camacho (ranked 2583 p4p, 3086 weight class) and Rice Flair (ranked 329 p4p, 373 weight class). Camacho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hero Of War - Rise Against. Jermaine Camacho 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho is looking to counter with head kicks.
Camacho misses with a right hand
enabling Flair to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho cracks Flair with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Flair saw that one coming.
Flair's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flair scrambles back to his feet.
Flair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Flair.
Flair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flair looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flair cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Camacho catches Flair right on the button with a cross.
Camacho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Flair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a hook.
Flair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camacho rather than just go for the knockout.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair lands a high kick to the side of Camacho's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Flair dives into guard, looking to finish.
Camacho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Flair uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair controlling from side mount.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair staying calm.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.
Camacho manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard but Flair has passed into side control.
Camacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flair pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camacho trying to control from the bottom.
Flair slows the pace down in half guard.
Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flair is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camacho is trying to keep Flair in close.
Flair stays in close to Camacho's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Flair.
Flair misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camacho dips to his left and cracks Flair with an uppercut!
Flair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair misses with a body shot.
Flair moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Camacho.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Flair.
Flair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho feinted with a counter takedown.
Flair misses the shot to the body.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rice Flair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flair has time to react.
Flair blocks a head kick by Camacho.
The fighters circling - Flair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Flair throws a lazy body kick
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Flair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flair misses with a body shot.
Flair is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camacho lands a big head kick that sends Flair tumbling to the mat! Camacho takes a step backwards and waves Flair back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Flair is rocked!
Flair looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Flair is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?
Flair misses with a straight right.
Flair seems to have recovered his senses.
Flair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rice Flair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flair misses with a double jab
so Camacho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair trying to keep a closed guard but Camacho is proving a slippery customer.
Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Camacho trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom.
Camacho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flair dives on top into guard.
Camacho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flair is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Camacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair happy to just control the position for now.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
Flair moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camacho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flair off and has taken his back!
Flair is really stuck here.
Camacho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Flair felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Flair trying to control but not successfully.
Camacho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flair knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flair for a finish.
Flair defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Camacho's arms.
Camacho is not going to allow Flair to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Camacho dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Jermaine Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.
Flair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flair lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho cracks Flair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flair works over Camacho's head and body with a nice combination.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Flair digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flair.
Camacho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Flair counters with a good, hard body kick but Camacho shrugs it off.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flair lands with a good body shot.
Flair cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
Flair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Flair.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Flair misses.
Flair swinging wildly here.
Flair misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
Flair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Flair scores with a shot to the body.
Flair with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flair throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Flair moved out of range nicely.
Flair swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flair circles away quickly and effectively.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camacho doesn't seem bothered though.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Flair drops Camacho with a nice combination! Flair dives into Camacho's guard, looking to finish!
 Camacho is rocked!
Camacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flair is one step ahead there.
Oh Camacho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flair preventing the sweep.
Camacho seems to have got his legs back now.
Jermaine Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho is trying to keep Flair in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flair 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Barboozer (ranked 5466 p4p, 1773 weight class) and Everett Covington (ranked 498 p4p, 239 weight class). Everett Covington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edson Barboozer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edson Barboozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Covington!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboozer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Covington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboozer with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Barboozer. Those never looked like landing.
Covington slips a jab from Barboozer.
Covington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Covington moves out of range as Barboozer strikes.
Barboozer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barboozer jabs Covington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Barboozer.
Covington throws a lazy right hand but Barboozer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboozer throws a big counter combination but Covington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barboozer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barboozer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barboozer fails with the takedown.
Covington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barboozer with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barboozer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboozer throws a sloppy head kick and Covington moves out of range easily.
Covington fails with the takedown.
Barboozer slaps away a takedown attempt from Covington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Covington connects with a right hand. Barboozer shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Covington misses the target.
Barboozer cracks Covington with an open hand slap.
Barboozer clinches up against the cage.
Barboozer blocking some punches.
Barboozer blocks an elbow strike from Covington.
Covington pushes Barboozer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboozer looking to stall.
Barboozer working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboozer looking to slow down the pace here.
Covington lands a nice uppercut.
Covington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Covington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Covington prevents a body shot from Barboozer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboozer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Covington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer.
Barboozer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barboozer.
Barboozer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboozer trying to stall but Covington improves his position.
Covington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Covington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington clinches up with Barboozer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barboozer throws a head punch that misses.
Barboozer is looking to control Covington's arms but Covington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barboozer has his back to the cage.
Covington lands with a light punch inside.
Barboozer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Covington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Covington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Covington lands an elbow inside that Barboozer shrugs off.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Barboozer tries to land knees in the clinch but Covington avoids the damage to the body.
Covington lands with a right to the head.
Barboozer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Covington.
Covington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barboozer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Covington presses Barboozer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barboozer is breathing heavily.
Barboozer misses with a knee strike.
Covington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Covington.
Barboozer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barboozer or not.
Oh Barboozer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington lands a body shot.
Covington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Covington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Covington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Covington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboozer.
Covington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Covington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Covington lands a shoulder strike.
Covington scrambles and takes Barboozer's back. He's looking to land a suplex. Oh, he's managed it! Barboozer bangs his head on the mat and seems dazed! The ref takes a look and decides to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Everett Covington!
Everett Covington 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 1273 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 169 p4p, 263 weight class). Sailcirc's entrance music is THE SCOTTS. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailcirc lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sailcirc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sailcirc tries to clinch up but Jomoney circles away and keeps his distance.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jomoney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sailcirc misses with a straight left.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sailcirc wants it to stay on the feet.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sailcirc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sailcirc is looking to take a break and control but Jomoney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jomoney isn't going anywhere.
Jomoney is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sailcirc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sailcirc passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailcirc looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jomoney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney tries to hold on but Sailcirc pushes him away.
Jomoney can't escape the position.
Sailcirc looking to control but Jomoney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailcirc working for a submission but Jomoney is keeping him at bay.
Sailcirc controlling his opponent.
Sailcirc moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jomoney has worked his arm free - good work by Jomoney!
Sailcirc tries to move to mount but Jomoney blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jomoney regains half guard.
Jomoney is trying to get back to full guard.
Sailcirc wants to take a breather but Jomoney is having none of it.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jomoney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sailcirc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jomoney has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jomoney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jomoney keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Sailcirc trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc slips nicely into half guard.
Jomoney is holding on to half guard well.
Sailcirc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jomoney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jomoney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Jomoney.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Sailcirc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sailcirc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jomoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jomoney is adopting a defensive guard.
Jomoney keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jomoney looking for a sweep. Not yet Jomoney, not yet.
Sailcirc drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jomoney dives on top into guard.
Jomoney working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Sailcirc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jomoney manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torcadall Sailcirc dominated that round.
That's time! Sailcirc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot by Jomoney.
Jomoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Jomoney misses with a series of wild punches.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sailcirc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sailcirc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sailcirc is looking for a sweep. Jomoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sailcirc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sailcirc.
Jomoney scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney postures up in Sailcirc's guard and throws a big left but Sailcirc blocks it.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torcadall Sailcirc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jomoney controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney distracts Sailcirc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jomoney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sailcirc's head.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Sailcirc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jomoney chips away with some ground and pound.
Sailcirc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jomoney.
Jomoney with a nice head shot there.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jomoney is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney throwing strikes but missing.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jomoney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jomoney scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jomoney.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jomoney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sailcirc has control of Jomoney's left arm, preventing Jomoney from doing any damage.
Jomoney is looking to work some ground and pound but Sailcirc has wrist control.
Jomoney connects with a couple of short punches.
Jomoney won't allow Sailcirc to sweep him here.
Sailcirc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jomoney fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jomoney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jomoney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailcirc is keeping the position for now.
Jomoney won't allow Sailcirc to sweep him here.
Jomoney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sailcirc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jomoney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jomoney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc wants to sweep here but Jomoney controlling him for the moment.
Jomoney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jomoney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sailcirc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sailcirc looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailcirc, not yet.
Jomoney being controlled here momentarily.
Jomoney preventing the sweep.
Jomoney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sailcirc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jomoney being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sailcirc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jomoney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut
enabling Jomoney to counter with a crisp jab.
Jomoney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sailcirc tries to avoid it but Jomoney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sailcirc to the ground. Sailcirc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jomoney throws a big shot that misses.
Jomoney slips under a jab.
Jomoney throws a series of punches but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Jomoney slips the punch.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jomoney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jomoney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jomoney lands with a right hand.
Sailcirc moves away from the strike by Jomoney.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut. Jomoney saw that one coming.
Sailcirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jomoney.
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailcirc throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jomoney was covering up waiting for the punch and Sailcirc finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sailcirc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney is pulling down on Sailcirc's head. It's preventing any offense from Sailcirc, at least for the moment.
Jomoney is continuing to stall.
Sailcirc trying to control the position from guard on top but Jomoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailcirc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sailcirc won't allow Jomoney to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jomoney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jomoney keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jomoney misses with a few strikes there.
Sailcirc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jomoney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sailcirc scores with a decent looking hook.
Jomoney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sailcirc. Sailcirc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jomoney swats away the attempt to clinch by Sailcirc.
Jomoney lands with a straight right. Sailcirc didn't see that one coming.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney throws a shot to the body.
Sailcirc dodges the punch combination from Jomoney.
Sailcirc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jomoney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jomoney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sailcirc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sailcirc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the head.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
Jomoney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sailcirc misses with a hook
and Jomoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jomoney sizes up Sailcirc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jomoney lands with an uppercut that bounces Sailcirc off the cage and back into range.
Sailcirc misses with a right hand
and Jomoney counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sailcirc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jomoney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sailcirc shoots in looking for a takedown. Jomoney tries to sprawl out of it but Sailcirc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jomoney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jomoney feints the counter takedown.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailcirc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jomoney is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jomoney throws a series of punches but Sailcirc avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Jomoney misses.
Sailcirc scores with a shot to the body.
Sailcirc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jomoney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sailcirc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sailcirc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sailcirc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Sailcirc has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jomoney is looking to reverse the position.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jomoney keeps working.
Jomoney gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jomoney wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sailcirc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sailcirc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sailcirc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney.
Jomoney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailcirc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jomoney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sailcirc works Jomoney's body with a nice hook.
Ivan Jomoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jomoney lands a lovely overhand right.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jomoney connects with a right hand. Sailcirc shakes it off.
Sailcirc throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jomoney.
Jomoney feints a jab promting Sailcirc to slip. Jomoney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sailcirc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jomoney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sailcirc circles away quickly and effectively.
Jomoney avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sailcirc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jomoney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sailcirc scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jomoney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sailcirc eats them both and turns towards Jomoney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jomoney connects with a right hand. Sailcirc shakes it off.
Sailcirc throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jomoney was covering up waiting for the punch and Sailcirc finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Sailcirc is really struggling to control Jomoney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jomoney pulls Sailcirc in to control the position.
Jomoney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jomoney holds on and takes a little breather.
Sailcirc sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sailcirc won't allow Jomoney to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jomoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
Sailcirc lands with a straight right. Jomoney didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sailcirc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jomoney lunges at Sailcirc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sailcirc's hand.
Sailcirc takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Jomoney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throws a hook but Sailcirc avoids it easily.
Jomoney gets a double leg takedown into Sailcirc's guard.
Sailcirc controls Jomoney momentarily but Jomoney frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Jomoney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jomoney cracks Sailcirc with a solid left hand.
Jomoney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jomoney being controlled here momentarily.
Jomoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sailcirc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
Jomoney is in close to Sailcirc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jomoney is in close to Sailcirc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sailcirc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jomoney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jomoney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jomoney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jomoney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sailcirc 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jomoney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jomoney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jomoney showed some decent athleticism there.
Sailcirc trying to control but Jomoney postures up.
Jomoney prevents Sailcirc from improving his position.
Jomoney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sailcirc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jomoney working over Sailcirc with some ground and pound. Sailcirc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jomoney wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping him busy.
Jomoney winds up and cracks Sailcirc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sailcirc is rocked!
Sailcirc is controlling Jomoney's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney is thwarting Sailcirc's attempts to control the position.
Jomoney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jomoney there.
Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Sailcirc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jomoney winds up and cracks Sailcirc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sailcirc is looking to improve his position.
Jomoney scores with a big shot! Sailcirc's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sailcirc! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!
Ivan Jomoney is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ivan Jomoney thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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