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UCF 20: Nice v Chuck PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Covington (ranked 3437 p4p, 5056 weight class) and Quentin Infantino (ranked 373 p4p, 467 weight class). Covington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, .... Ashley Covington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ashley Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quentin Infantino!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infantino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Infantino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covington.
Infantino stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt - Infantino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Infantino throws a counter combo.
Infantino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Covington has time to react.
 It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Infantino slips a jab from Covington.
A countering left hand to the body from Infantino misses.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt
and Infantino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Infantino.
 Covington is rocked!
Infantino grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Covington takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Infantino cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentin Infantino!
A relieved looking Quentin Infantino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Goodwire (ranked 5297 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Debt Metal (ranked 518 p4p, 379 weight class). Goodwire comes to the cage accompanied by Purge announcement. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Goodwire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Debt Metal!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metal slips a straight right by Goodwire.
Metal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodwire misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Metal misses.
Goodwire swings for the body but Metal moves out of range.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodwire manages to avoid it.
Goodwire gets caught napping as Metal dives in and scores a takedown. Goodwire manages to retain guard.
Goodwire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metal on the ground.
Metal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodwire's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal stands up over Goodwire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metal working some strikes from top position.
Metal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodwire being controlled here, momentarily.
Metal stands up over Goodwire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goodwire looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodwire, not yet.
Metal with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodwire wants to stand but Metal is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metal works over Goodwire with some ground and pound from guard.
Metal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a solid left hand.
Goodwire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Goodwire's brow.
Metal is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Goodwire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goodwire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metal controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Metal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Metal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metal working the head and body with strikes.
Metal uses his free foot to push down on Goodwire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goodwire.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Metal controlling from mount.
Metal raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Metal.
Goodwire's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodwire working to try and regain half guard.
Goodwire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goodwire is breathing heavily.
Metal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metal lands a couple of good shots and Goodwire has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metal is riding his opponent, not letting Goodwire buck him off.
Metal lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Goodwire hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal dominated that round.
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.
Metal feints and as Goodwire raises his hands in defense, Metal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Metal landing with the ground and pound.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Metal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal landing with the ground and pound.
Metal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Goodwire's brow.
Metal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a solid left hand.
Metal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metal scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodwire is rocked!
Metal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Goodwire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goodwire seems to have got his legs back now.
Metal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Metal passes Goodwire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Goodwire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metal lands strikes from half guard.
Metal winds up and cracks Goodwire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Metal works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Metal! Goodwire is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Debt Metal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chayton Catawanee (ranked 5436 p4p, 2635 weight class) and Aingot Nofud (ranked 482 p4p, 293 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chayton Catawanee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aingot Nofud!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catawanee throws a low kick but Nofud moves out of range easily.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nofud is looking to land body kicks.
Catawanee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nofud throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee looks to throw the jab but Nofud is out of range.
Nofud slips a jab and a cross from Catawanee.
A little jabbing left from Nofud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
Catawanee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nofud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Nofud.
Nofud misses with an uppercut. Catawanee saw that one coming.
Nofud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee checks a low kick from Nofud.
Nofud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Catawanee cracks Nofud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nofud.
Nofud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nofud with a nice calf kick.
Nofud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud throws out a powerful jab.
Nofud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Catawanee cracks a nice hook into Nofud's ribs.
Nofud misses with a body kick.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Catawanee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nofud's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Catawanee misses with a straight right.
Nofud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nofud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nofud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catawanee throws out the jab.
Nofud is looking to slow Catawanee down with leg kicks.
Nofud throws a hook but Catawanee blocks it.
Nofud takes a swing at Catawanee's ribcage but misses.
Nofud misses with an uppercut.
Nofud looks to land a right hand but Catawanee moved out of range.
Nofud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Catawanee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catawanee looks to land a body kick but Nofud moved away.
It seemed like Nofud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catawanee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee wants to land a leg kick but Nofud is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catawanee throws a head kick but Nofud moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Catawanee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nofud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nofud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nofud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Catawanee. Catawanee obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Catawanee.
Nice jab there from Catawanee.
Catawanee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nofud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catawanee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud moves out of range of the body kick from Catawanee.
Nofud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Catawanee does it's job there.
Nofud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nofud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catawanee misses with a head kick.
Catawanee dips to his left and cracks Nofud with an uppercut!
Catawanee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nofud throws the left hand but Catawanee avoids the punch easily.
Catawanee loads up on a big right hand but Nofud slips the punch.
Catawanee thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catawanee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nofud counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Catawanee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catawanee blocks a leg kick.
Nofud throws out a loose jab but Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catawanee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nofud.
Nofud connects with a leg kick.
Catawanee connects with a single shot there.
Catawanee fails to land with a series of punches.
Catawanee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Catawanee thuds his right hand into Nofud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nofud throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nofud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Catawanee throws a big counter combination but Nofud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Catawanee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Catawanee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nofud doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nofud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nofud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nofud lands a head kick. Catawanee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Catawanee checks a leg kick.
Nofud lands with a right hand.
Catawanee misses with a double jab
enabling Nofud to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a right and a left that Nofud avoids nicely.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Nofud counters with an inside leg kick.
Catawanee lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Catawanee is looking to land body kicks.
Catawanee walks into a straight right hand from Nofud.
Catawanee throws a body shot but no joy.
Catawanee lands a glancing blow to the side of Nofud's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chayton Catawanee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
Nofud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Catawanees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick there by Catawanee.
Catawanee checks a leg kick nicely.
Nofud tries to move into range but Catawanee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nofud misses with a body kick.
Catawanee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Catawanee backs off Nofud throws a huge counter combo but Catawanee manages to avoid it all.
Nofud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Catawanees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chayton Catawanee is winning the standup battle so far.
Nofud lands with a cross.
Catawanee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nofud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Catawanee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Catawanee has knocked Nofud down with a huge combo! Catawanee steps away and waves a wobbly Nofud back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Nofud is rocked!
Catawanee lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nofud - he's out on his feet here! Catawanee follows up with another monster hook that separates Nofud from consciousness! Nofud falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Catawanee stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chayton Catawanee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirsnick Khari Ball (ranked 3446 p4p, 2862 weight class) and Shaman Weaver (ranked 334 p4p, 276 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Weaver's choice of entrance music: Close Your Eyes by Acen. Shaman Weaver has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirsnick Khari Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaman Weaver!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Weaver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ball is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weaver, into his guard.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to his closed guard and prevents Ball from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to prevent any damage.
Ball wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Ball looking to sit in guard and control but Weaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ball seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball has his hands on Weaver's head, controlling the position.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weaver scoring with some ground and pound.
Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Weaver looking to pass the guard.
Weaver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands and throws Ball's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver trying to control the position but Ball is working away.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver lands a decent elbow from side control.
Weaver swings around for an armbar but Ball sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weaver's guard.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.
Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Weaver has wrist control.
Ball has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up.
Weaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weaver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Ball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ball will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ball shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ball napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Who's going to make the next move?
Weaver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ball is trying to buck Weaver off.
Weaver tries for a kimura but Ball is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weaver scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver is working Ball over with some ground and pound from side control.
Weaver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weaver working the ground and pound.
Ball struggling a bit here.
Ball is looking to regain half guard here but Weaver keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball wants to control but Weaver postures up.
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ball stops Weaver from passing to mount.
Ball is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Weaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Weaver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ball rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weaver's guard! Nice work there by Ball!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weaver is looking to sweep but instead, Ball has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ball trying to pass the guard but Weaver defending well.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Weaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weaver wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Ball is looking to stall here but Weaver recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ball has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ball gets caught napping as Weaver dives in and scores a takedown. Ball manages to retain guard.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Weaver passes into half guard.
Weaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but Ball defends it.
Ball controlling the position for now.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.
Weaver is thwarting Ball's attempts to control the position.
Weaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball trying to control but Weaver postures up.
Weaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ball trying to control here.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ball keeps working.
Weaver wants to pass to mount but Ball is defending the position.
Weaver is trying to control. Ball wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two 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.
Weaver controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weaver trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it.
Weaver trying to work for an americana but Ball has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him.
Ball strikes from his own guard.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands up over Ball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ball trying to control the position.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Ball keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball is controlling Weaver's posture.
Weaver lands a couple of digs.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirsnick Khari Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaman Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weaver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between EL Chapo (ranked 2920 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Tim Holmberg (ranked 349 p4p, 252 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, EL Chapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmberg.
Holmberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chapo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Holmberg swinging wildly here.
Chapo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Holmberg fails with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chapo did well to prevent Holmberg getting side control.
Holmberg is trying to control. Chapo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapo wants to get back to full guard.
Chapo is trying to stand up here but Holmberg is controlling him well.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Holmberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chapo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmberg working Chapo over with strikes.
It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Chapo taking some punishment here, with Holmberg in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holmberg in particular looking to stall.
Holmberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holmberg is thwarting Chapo's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmberg controlling the action here.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet.
Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chapo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmberg is controlling the pace.
Holmberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chapo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Holmberg needs to keep his hands up - Chapo had a free shot at his head there.
Holmberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chapo.
Chapo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmberg dips to his left and cracks Chapo with an uppercut!
Holmberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapo.
Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Chapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 EL Chapo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chapo throws a hook but Holmberg blocks it.
Holmberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmberg misses with a double jab.
Chapo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chapo gets caught flat footed, as Holmberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chapo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chapo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chapo has Holmberg pressed against the cage, preventing Holmberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
EL Chapo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holmberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapo, which made it look bad.
Chapo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmberg fails with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Chapo sprawls well. He's pushed Holmberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapo is looking for a counter combo.
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Chapo throws an overhand right that lands on Holmberg's shoulder, as Holmberg tries to avoid the shot.
Holmberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapo throws a right hand that Holmberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmberg also avoids with ease.
And Holmberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Chapo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chapo throws a right and a left that Holmberg avoids nicely.
Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well.
EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapo staying out of range there.
Holmberg shoots in and drives through. Chapo sprawls well.
Chapo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Holmberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chapo was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapo keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chapo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmberg distracts Chapo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmberg working some strikes from top position.
EL Chapo's cut is getting worse.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Holmberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmberg is in close to Chapo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmberg controlling from the top position.
Holmberg looking to sit in guard and control but Chapo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holmberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
EL Chapo dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Holmberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chapo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chapo catches Holmberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chapo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tim Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo misses with a looping right.
Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well.
EL Chapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmberg.
Holmberg misses with an uppercut
and Chapo counters with a left to the body.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapo throws a head kick that Holmberg semi-blocks.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapo misses with a head kick.
Holmberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chapo.
Holmberg shoots and misses
and Holmberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holmberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapo to the mat! Chapo manages to get full guard.
Holmberg prevents Chapo from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmberg controls the pace.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chapo managing to control the position.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg misses with an uppercut.
Chapo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Holmberg misses.
Holmberg avoids the head kick by Chapo.
Nice body punch from Chapo.
Holmberg darts in looking for a takedown but Chapo gets double underhooks and turns Holmberg into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Chapo as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Chapo there.
Chapo scores with a jab. Holmberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapo digs a good body shot into Holmberg's ribs.
Chapo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tim Holmberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
EL Chapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
EL Chapo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapo, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EL Chapo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Bergman (ranked 5974 p4p, 1732 weight class) and Kemp Dennis (ranked 547 p4p, 215 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Bergman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bergman to the mat! Bergman manages to get full guard.
Bergman 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.
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bergman has his foot on Dennis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Bergman taking punishment in the form of punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Bergman is trying to improve his position.
Dennis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennis working the body and head with strikes.
Bergman tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dennis working away.
Dennis lands a nice forearm strike.
Dennis working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennis cracks Bergman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bergman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Dennis scores with punches from side control.
Bergman tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bergman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bergman regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Dennis 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.
Dennis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bergman is pressing down on Dennis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dennis postures up in Bergman's guard and throws a big left but Bergman blocks it.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergman is retaining full guard.
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dennis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bergman has Dennis pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Bergman's brow.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Dennis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bergman tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
Bergman wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis is working Bergman over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergman keeps working.
Bergman wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis trying to control the position but Bergman is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis 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.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergman avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Bergman shows good takedown defense.
Bergman throws the left hand but Dennis avoids the punch easily.
Dennis feints the counter takedown.
Dennis fails with the takedown.
Tobias Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Bergman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dennis under the eye.
It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bergman enables Dennis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bergman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dennis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet.
Bergman looking to control but Dennis passes into half guard.
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Bergman is looking to control Dennis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?
Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bergman defends it.
Bergman is looking to improve his position.
Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bergman defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to take a breather but Bergman is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Dennis is nestled in close to Bergman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Bergman's hands, connecting with Bergman's forehead.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. Dennis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bergman trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Bergman is defending well.
Bergman is staying active underneath Dennis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennis working Bergman over with strikes.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bergman tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis working over Bergman with some ground and pound. Bergman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bergman's temple.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bergman gets full guard.
Bergman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennis is in close to Bergman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Bergman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
Dennis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bergman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dennis 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 Bergman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Bergman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dennis is trying to defend but Bergman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bergman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Dennis defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is not content to let Bergman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dennis.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bergman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bergman passes Dennis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dennis trying to control from the bottom.
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Bergman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dennis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennis throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bergman manages to pass to side control.
Dennis is trying to control Bergman's posture but Bergman avoids it.
Dennis is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bergman tries for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
Dennis tries to buck Bergman off but Bergman is having none of it.
Dennis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dennis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bergman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennis, who protects the arm well.
Dennis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bergman is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennis moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Bergman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Valdenius (ranked 2151 p4p, 1157 weight class) and Hunter Hendricks (ranked 265 p4p, 149 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Cowboy - Kid Rock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
A low kick from Hendricks misses
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendricks won't be happy with that.
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.
Hendricks is not content to let Valdenius control the position.
Valdenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendricks is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks prevents Valdenius from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius staying calm.
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valdenius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
Valdenius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valdenius looking for subs off his back but Hendricks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdenius wants to get back to full guard but Hendricks has mounted him!
Hendricks controlling from the full mount.
Valdenius wants to control but Hendricks is having none of it.
Valdenius is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius is working hard here to advance position.
Valdenius wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Valdenius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hendricks tries to control but Valdenius wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Valdenius is working to get back to half guard.
Valdenius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.
Valdenius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendricks dives on top into guard.
Valdenius controlling Hendricks's posture.
Valdenius keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdenius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendricks passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hendricks 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.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Valdenius moves out of range.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Hendricks is quick to defend against it.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hendricks.
A combination from Hendricks does no damage.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Valdenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendricks.
Hendricks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valdenius is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valdenius misses with a takedown
and Hendricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valdenius counters with a single leg into guard. Hendricks didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendricks's guard.
Valdenius trying to mount his opponent but Hendricks defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius controlling the pace.
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here.
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hendricks pushes Valdenius off looking to stand but Valdenius dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Valdenius seems content to control.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks controlling the position well.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valdenius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valdenius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valdenius is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hendricks throws a right hand that Valdenius ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdenius also avoids with ease.
Hendricks gets caught napping as Valdenius dives in and scores a takedown. Hendricks manages to retain guard.
Valdenius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendricks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendricks has escaped and now he's on top!
Valdenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valdenius has his feet on Hendricks's thighs here. He's pushed Hendricks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hendricks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nice (ranked 1810 p4p, 844 weight class) and Wood Chuck (ranked 224 p4p, 114 weight class). Nice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, “Warped” RHCP. Chuck has chosen Who Needs A Girl Like You - Indian Wars as his entrance music. 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wood Chuck!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nice.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nice counters with a left to the body.
Nice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chuck throws a hook but Nice avoids it easily.
Nice appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nice counters with a one-two to the body.
Chuck looks to throw the jab but Nice is out of range.
Nice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chuck throws a hook but Nice blocks it.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Nice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chuck.
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
and Nice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice misses with a straight left.
Chuck throws an overhand right that lands on Nice's shoulder, as Nice tries to avoid the shot.
Nice seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chuck throws a right hand that misses
and Nice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Nice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chuck swings for the body but Nice moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chuck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chuck tests Nice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jack Nice has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Nice avoids the body shot from Chuck.
Nice throwing a counter right hand but Chuck manages to avoid it.
A big right from Chuck misses.
Nice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice looks to land a combination but Chuck avoids it well.
Chuck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chuck.
Chuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chuck throws out the jab.
Chuck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chuck there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice throwing a counter right hand but Chuck manages to avoid it.
Chuck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nice finds it's way round the side to connect with Chuck's head.
Chuck cracks Nice with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chuck throws a lazy right hand but Nice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nice.
Nice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Chuck.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuck. Nice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chuck fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuck.
Chuck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck feints the counter takedown.
Nice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck misses with a lunging right hand
and Nice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nice counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Nice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
That's time! Nice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chuck scores with a nice right hand.
Chuck 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.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Nice.
Chuck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chuck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chuck thinking.
Chuck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck punishes Nice's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Nice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chuck jabs Nice right on the nose. Nice blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Nice counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nice at a distance.
Chuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Nice is just out of range.
Nice ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck shoots for a double leg takedown but Nice sprawls well. He's pushed Chuck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chuck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck misses with a body shot.
Chuck catches Nice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Chuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chuck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chuck throws a leg kick
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice slips a straight right by Chuck.
Chuck slips a jab and a cross from Nice.
Chuck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nice defends it well.
Nice drops his hands momentarily and Chuck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice misses with a looping right.
Chuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chuck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chuck throws a series of punches but Nice avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Nice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuck throws a big shot that misses.
Nice misses with an uppercut.
Nice walks into a stiff left hand from Chuck.
Good work by Nice as he checks the leg kick.
Nice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck lands a body shot.
Nice ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Nice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chuck's head backwards.
Chuck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice staying out of range there.
Chuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuck connects with a jab.
Chuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
A counter left hand to the body from Nice misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Nice.
Nice blocks a jab.
Nice throws a big counter combination but Chuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Nice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nice.
Chuck fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Nice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nice was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
An attempted straight right counter from Nice misses the target.
Nice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice throws a big counter combination but Chuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chuck thuds his right hand into Nice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Nice misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuck. Nice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice throws a jab but it's blocked by Chuck.
Nice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice looks to throw the jab but Chuck is out of range.
Chuck throws a looping overhand right but Nice ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Nice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chuck.
Chuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chuck lands a head shot.
Chuck catches Nice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice avoids the body shot from Chuck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chuck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nice misses the target.
Nice misses with a series of wild punches.
And Chuck tries to counter it with a takedown but Nice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chuck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Nice misses the target.
Chuck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chuck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck connects with a body shot that sends Nice's belly button to the back.
Chuck scores with a hook to the body. Nice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chuck throws a body punch but Nice moves out of range.
Chuck throws a looping overhand right but Nice ducks down to avoid it.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Chuck misses.
Chuck works over Nice's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Nice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chuck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice misses with an uppercut.
Chuck cracks Nice with an open hand slap.
Chuck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Nice saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Nice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chuck throws a right hand that misses
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chuck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chuck throws a hook but Nice blocks it.
Nice ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck moves out of range of the strikes.
Chuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Nice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck misses the shot to the body.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Nice.
Chuck throws an overhand right that lands on Nice's shoulder, as Nice tries to avoid the shot.
Nice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chuck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chuck staying out of range there.
A jab from Nice does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nice.
And Chuck tries to counter it with a takedown but Nice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Nice saw that one coming.
Chuck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nice.
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Nice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chuck misses with a looping right.
Nice misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck throws a lazy right hand but Nice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chuck is defended easily by Nice.
Chuck scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice throws a series of punches but Chuck avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jack Nice will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice'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. This is the final round!
Chuck missing with a left hand there. Nice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chuck throws a looping overhand right but Nice ducks down to avoid it.
Chuck misses with a looping left.
Chuck staying out of range there.
Chuck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nice defends it well.
Nice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chuck finds it's way round the side to connect with Nice's head.
Nice slips under a jab from Chuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chuck ducks right into an uppercut from Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck misses with a looping right.
Nice throws a big counter combination but Chuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Nice.
Chuck throws an off balance right hand
and Nice counters with a left to the body.
Nice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nice, as that shot connected.
Nice loads up on a big right hand but Chuck slips the punch.
Nice misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Nice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Chuck misses with an uppercut
and Nice counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chuck throws a hook to the side of Nice's head but Nice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Nice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck drives through with a takedown into Nice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nice keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Nice wants to sweep but no luck.
Nice looking for a guillotine here but Chuck defends easily.
Chuck lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chuck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nice 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.
Chuck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chuck throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice is looking for a triangle here but Chuck uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nice is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wood Chuck.
Well Chuck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wood Chuck!
Wood Chuck is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Wood Chuck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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