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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Escuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Thunderclap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escuela comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg & T-Pain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thunderclap's choice of entrance music: ThunderStruck. Tank Thunderclap is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Escuela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Thunderclap!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunderclap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escuela throws a right hand that Thunderclap ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunderclap also avoids with ease.
Thunderclap throws a nice looking combination but Escuela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunderclap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Escuela is trying to defend but Thunderclap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thunderclap is looking for a kimura here.
Escuela tries to get to full guard but Thunderclap has control of the leg.
Thunderclap is looking to advance position but Escuela won't allow it.
Escuela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunderclap prevents Escuela from improving his position.
Thunderclap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela tries to roll over but Thunderclap keeps him under control.
Escuela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escuela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunderclap slips a jab and a cross from Escuela.
Escuela ducks under a wild hook from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escuela misses with a hook. Thunderclap ducked under it nicely.
Thunderclap throws a big shot that misses.
Thunderclap misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunderclap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escuela misses with a takedown attempt
and Thunderclap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thunderclap scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Escuela on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thunderclap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escuela has hold of Thunderclap's hands but Thunderclap slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thunderclap seems to be looking for submissions.
Thunderclap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunderclap thows a huge punch but Escuela dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escuela wants to get back to full guard but Thunderclap has mounted him!
Thunderclap putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thunderclap avoids the attempt from Escuela to control.
Thunderclap lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escuela trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap lands a nice shot to the head.
Escuela is in a horrible position here. Thunderclap smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thunderclap scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Escuela?
Escuela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunderclap with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escuela tries to reverse the position but Thunderclap maintains control.
Escuela tries to hold on but Thunderclap postures up.
Thunderclap tries to control but Escuela wriggling away.
Escuela is looking to improve his position but Thunderclap isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunderclap lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Thunderclap swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Escuela is now in Thunderclap's guard. A big mistake from Thunderclap there, giving up the dominant position!
Thunderclap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thunderclap wants to sweep here but Escuela controlling him for the moment.
Thunderclap is trying to control the position but Escuela postures up.
Escuela throws a strike but Thunderclap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Escuela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunderclap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunderclap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escuela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Thunderclap dominated that round.
That's time! Escuela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thunderclap closes the distance and pushes Escuela back into the cage.
Thunderclap wants to get back to striking at distance but Escuela won't allow it.
Thunderclap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escuela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunderclap is trying to break the clinch but Escuela is controlling him.
Escuela misses with the head strike.
Thunderclap can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Escuela.
Thunderclap tries for a takedown but Escuela manages to get underhooks.
Escuela lands an uppercut.
Thunderclap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escuela lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderclap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Escuela.
Thunderclap wants to break free but Escuela has control.
Thunderclap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunderclap jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap striking off his back but it's not causing Escuela any problems.
Escuela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escuela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escuela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunderclap's head.
Thunderclap looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunderclap, not yet.
Thunderclap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Escuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderclap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Escuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunderclap wants to sweep here but Escuela controlling him for the moment.
Thunderclap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escuela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thunderclap's head.
Escuela is in close to Thunderclap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escuela won't allow Thunderclap to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunderclap has Escuela pulled in close to control his posture.
Escuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escuela lands a couple of elbows.
Escuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escuela throwing strikes from guard but Thunderclap blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Escuela finds it's way through Thunderclap's defenses.
Thunderclap checks a low kick from Escuela.
Thunderclap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chico Escuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escuela slips under a jab.
Thunderclap looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escuela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escuela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thunderclap trying to control the action but Escuela is working from the bottom.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard but Escuela defending well.
Escuela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunderclap pulls his head out easily.
Tank Thunderclap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escuela tries to roll over but Thunderclap keeps him under control.
Escuela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Escuela is looking to control Thunderclap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escuela avoid being mounted?
Thunderclap is trying to control. Escuela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escuela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escuela keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunderclap shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Escuela wants to get back to full guard.
Thunderclap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunderclap is just content to waste time from the top position. Escuela takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escuela is on top in guard.
Thunderclap lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Thunderclap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chico Escuela will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thunderclap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escuela counters with a series of strikes. Thunderclap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chico Escuela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Escuela.
Escuela misses the jab.
Jab from Escuela.
Escuela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thunderclap closes the distance but Escuela moves to the side
and Escuela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thunderclap won't be happy with that.
Thunderclap takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Tank Thunderclap has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escuela sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thunderclap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thunderclap tries to buck Escuela off but Escuela is having none of it.
Escuela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thunderclap tries to buck Escuela off but Escuela is having none of it.
Escuela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escuela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thunderclap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thunderclap regains half guard, as Escuela was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Escuela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunderclap defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thunderclap clinches but Escuela breaks the clinch
and Escuela counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thunderclap!
Escuela goes for an armbar but Thunderclap turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thunderclap.
Escuela keeping moving, preventing Thunderclap from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escuela is on top in guard.
Escuela thows a big elbow that misses.
Thunderclap controls Escuela momentarily but Escuela frees himself.
Thunderclap 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.
Thunderclap trying to strike off his back.
Escuela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Escuela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escuela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escuela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunderclap.
Escuela has a takedown stuffed.
Thunderclap fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunderclap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thunderclap throws out a loose jab but Escuela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunderclap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escuela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escuela.
Thunderclap throws a jab but it's blocked by Escuela.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thunderclap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escuela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunderclap.
Thunderclap throws a combination that misses
and Escuela counters with a series of strikes. Thunderclap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thunderclap is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunderclap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunderclap there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Tank Thunderclap's cut even more.
Escuela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escuela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thunderclap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escuela somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunderclap misses the target.
Escuela misses with the combination.
Thunderclap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunderclap has closed the distance and engaged Escuela in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escuela.
Thunderclap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escuela prevents it.
Chico Escuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Thunderclap.
Escuela controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Escuela clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Thunderclap's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escuela misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Escuela.
Thunderclap tries to clinch up.
Escuela misses with a takedown
and Thunderclap counters with a leg kick.
Escuela lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Escuela.
Thunderclap wants to clinch but Escuela slips to the side
and Escuela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escuela cracks Thunderclap with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escuela misses with the combination.
Thunderclap throws a body punch but Escuela moves out of range.
Escuela throws a big shot that misses.
Escuela lands with a nice combination. Thunderclap backs away looking to recover.
Escuela drives through with a takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escuela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderclap keeping moving, preventing Escuela from controlling successfully.
Escuela scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thunderclap looking to control.
Escuela throwing strikes but missing.
Escuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escuela trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderclap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunderclap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Thunderclap tries to strike from the bottom.
Thunderclap tries to strike from the bottom.
Escuela wants to pass the guard but Thunderclap is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Escuela misses with a double jab
and Thunderclap counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thunderclap misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunderclap tries to break free but Escuela pushes him back against the cage.
Thunderclap gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thunderclap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thunderclap stands and throws Escuela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escuela wants to get back to his feet but Thunderclap drags him back down.
Escuela tries to bench press Thunderclap off him but Thunderclap keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap is working Escuela over with some ground and pound from side control.
Escuela tries to bench press Thunderclap off him but Thunderclap keeps the position.
Escuela manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunderclap's best efforts.
Thunderclap seems to be working for a kimura but Escuela defends the submission attempt.
Thunderclap trying to control the action but Escuela is working from the bottom.
Escuela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escuela is looking to get back to full guard here but Thunderclap has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thunderclap has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Escuela's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thunderclap is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Escuela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Escuela shrugs it off.
Thunderclap tries to control but Escuela wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Thunderclap there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Escuela is looking to improve his position but Thunderclap isn't that keen on the idea.
Escuela is bucking up trying to escape but Thunderclap cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Escuela tries to reverse the position but Thunderclap maintains control.
Escuela is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tank Thunderclap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Thunderclap's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thunderclap clinches but Escuela breaks the clinch
and Escuela counters with a series of strikes. Thunderclap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thunderclap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escuela counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunderclap throws a good cross that connects.
Thunderclap tries to clinch
and Escuela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escuela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Escuela thows a big elbow that misses.
Thunderclap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thunderclap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escuela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunderclap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunderclap looking to control but Escuela passes into half guard.
Thunderclap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Escuela working Thunderclap over with strikes.
Escuela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunderclap's head.
Thunderclap actively working from the bottom here.
Thunderclap won't allow Escuela to pass to mount.
Escuela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thunderclap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Escuela.
Escuela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thunderclap looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escuela works over Thunderclap with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Escuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Escuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escuela works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Escuela.
Escuela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thunderclap trying to hold on to Escuela's head to control him but Escuela postures up.
Escuela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escuela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thunderclap is refusing to be controlled, as Escuela sits in half guard.
Thunderclap makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunderclap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Escuela stopping the sweep attempt from Thunderclap.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Escuela misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunderclap staying out of range there.
Thunderclap staying out of range there.
Escuela scores with the left hand. Thunderclap knows he should have avoided that one.
Escuela misses with a double jab
and Thunderclap counters with a single leg into guard. Escuela didn't expect that.
Escuela keeping moving, preventing Thunderclap from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunderclap tries to free his leg and advance position but Escuela is retaining full guard.
Escuela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunderclap is aware though and is defending well.
Thunderclap 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.
Thunderclap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escuela's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Escuela is looking to improve his position.
Thunderclap content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Escuela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escuela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Chico Escuela retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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