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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarazen comes to the cage accompanied by Montana of 300 - Chiraq (remix). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Sarazen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime throws a leg kick but Sarazen moved away.
Prime forces Sarazen back against the cage and clinches.
Prime tries to throw a body punch but Sarazen avoids it by throwing Prime back against the cage.
Sarazen keeps control of Prime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prime tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prime effectively controlling the action here.
Prime can't break the clinch.
Prime wants to get back to striking at distance but Sarazen won't allow it.
Sarazen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarazen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prime's efforts to push away.
Prime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen throws a head punch that misses.
Prime working hard to break the clinch.
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime lands a nice elbow.
Prime misses with an elbow strike.
Prime blocks a body shot from Sarazen.
Prime is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Prime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Sarazen pushes Prime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prime misses with an elbow over the top.
Prime drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime breaks the clinch.
Sarazen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime misses with a hook. Sarazen ducked under it nicely.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Prime moves out of range easily.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarazen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prime throws out a loose jab but Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarazen connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Sarazen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prime if he has to take too many more of those.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Sarazen moves away and avoids it.
Sarazen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prime misses with a hook.
Sarazen is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Prime closes the distance and pushes Sarazen back into the cage.
Prime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sarazen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prime can turn it around.
Prime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarazen has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Sarazen.
Prime tries to break the clinch but Sarazen is controlling the position.
Prime taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime is trying to push Sarazen away but Sarazen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sarazen digs a right hand underneath Prime's ribcage. Prime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarazen pushes Prime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sarazen breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Sarazen.
Sarazen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prime tries to clinch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Prime throws a right hand that Sarazen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarazen also avoids with ease.
Sarazen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Prime moves into the clinch.
Prime is trying to push Sarazen away but Sarazen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarazen's brow.
Prime looking to throw knees to the head but Sarazen is blocking nicely.
Prime prevents a body shot from Sarazen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen lands a body shot.
Sarazen keeps control of Prime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prime tries to break free but Sarazen pushes him back against the cage.
Prime throws an elbow but it misses.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarazen. Sarazen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gene Sarazen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prime finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarazen is looking to counter punch.
Prime throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarazen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prime rushes Sarazen and presses him up against the cage.
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prime takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarazen can pounce on him.
Prime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sarazen counters with an inside leg kick.
Prime misses with a double jab
and Sarazen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prime misses with a straight right.
Sarazen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prime just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Prime.
Sarazen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Prime misses with a left hand
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Prime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sarazen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen walks into a jab.
Prime swings widly with a right hand
and Sarazen counters with a low kick, right behind Prime 's knee.
Prime will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime swings widly with a right hand
and Sarazen counters with a low kick, right behind Prime 's knee.
Sarazen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gene Sarazen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarazen counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime wants to clinch but Sarazen slips to the side
enabling Sarazen to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Prime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarazen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarazen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarazen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarazen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Sarazen saw that one coming.
Sarazen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Sarazen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prime! But no joy.
Sarazen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sarazen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prime.
Prime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarazen loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Prime lands a head shot.
Sarazen cracks Prime with a good jab.
Prime misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Prime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarazen.
Prime lands with a straight right. Sarazen didn't see that one coming.
Sarazen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarazen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sarazen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarazen slips under a jab.
Sarazen is looking for a counter combo.
Prime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarazen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sarazen to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prime looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sarazen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prime seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sarazen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarazen is trying to maintain the position but Prime is very close to passing his half guard.
Prime throwing shots but Sarazen is blocking nicely.
Sarazen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Prime is keen to just control but Sarazen is a slippery customer.
Sarazen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Prime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sarazen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prime's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prime's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen struggling to keep hold of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen is not going to allow Prime to sit and survive in this position.
Prime tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sarazen prevents Prime from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarazen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarazen lands a nice shot to the head.
Prime tries to improve his position but instead Sarazen has taken his back!
Sarazen tightening his grip on Prime, looking for the choke.
Sarazen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prime can do to turn this around?
Prime is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sarazen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Prime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sarazen misses with a hook. Prime ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Sarazen.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
Sarazen is looking for a counter combo.
Sarazen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prime if he has to take too many more of those.
Sarazen slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Prime lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prime shoots in for a takedown but Sarazen shows good takedown defense.
Sarazen slips under a jab from Prime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime misses with a hook
and Sarazen counters with an outside leg kick.
Prime misses with a hook
and Sarazen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sarazen sprawls well. Sarazen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prime gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarazen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prime throws out the jab.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarazen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Prime misses with a right hand
and Sarazen counters with a low kick, right behind Prime 's knee.
Sarazen lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarazen pushes Prime away with a front kick.
Prime walks into a jab.
Prime throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarazen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarazen throws a lazy right hand but Prime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarazen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sarazen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prime is looking to chop away at Sarazen's legs.
Prime swings widly with a right hand
and Sarazen counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime cracks Sarazen with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Gene Sarazen has been cut.
Prime misses with an uppercut
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sarazen counters with a series of strikes. Prime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gene Sarazen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Optimus Prime.
Prime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sarazen dodges the punch combination from Prime.
Prime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarazen. Sarazen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarazen clobbers Prime with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prime throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarazen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Prime's knee momentarily.
Sarazen slips a jab from Prime.
Sarazen throws the kick towards the body but Prime avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Prime's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Prime shoots and misses
and Sarazen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarazen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prime has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime looks for a takedown but Sarazen sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Sarazen.
Sarazen moves away from the strike by Prime.
Prime has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sarazen finds it's way round the side to connect with Prime's head.
Prime's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prime lands a jab to the nose.
Prime throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Prime misses with a hook
and Sarazen counters with a nice body kick.
Prime moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prime just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarazen's brow.
Prime tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sarazen avoids it.
Sarazen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prime's efforts to push away.
Prime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen misses with a body punch.
Sarazen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prime's efforts to push away.
Prime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarazen has him pressed against the cage.
Prime is working for takedown but Sarazen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarazen pushes Prime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sarazen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sarazen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prime drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sarazen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prime has closed the distance and engaged Sarazen in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sarazen staying out of range there.
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarazen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prime throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarazen's waist but Sarazen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prime off to one side.
Prime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sarazen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sarazen misses with a straight right.
Sarazen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prime. Prime circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Sarazen scores with a nice right hand.
Prime closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prime has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sarazen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sarazen counter with a right hand.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Sarazen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prime has managed to clinch.
Sarazen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarazen.
Sarazen lands an uppercut.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but Sarazen has him pressed against the cage.
Prime has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sarazen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gene Sarazen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Optimus Prime.
Sarazen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prime's efforts to push away.
Prime is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarazen has double underhooks.
Prime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarazen has him pressed against the cage.
Prime tries to land a knee to the head but Sarazen blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime is trying to force a seperation but Sarazen has the dominant position.
Optimus Prime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sarazen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primes head.
Sarazen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime blocks a body shot from Sarazen.
Prime tries to break the clinch but Sarazen is controlling the position.
Prime has Sarazen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sarazen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sarazen can't fight it off and eventually Prime manages to take the fight to the floor. Sarazen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prime is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime preventing the sweep.
Optimus Prime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prime is working Sarazen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sarazen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prime manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Prime throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sarazen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sarazen throwing strikes from guard but Prime blocks nicely.
Prime wants to sweep here but Sarazen controlling him for the moment.
Prime can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sarazen controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sarazen stopping the sweep attempt from Prime.
Sarazen wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Sarazen gets to his feet - Prime follows without any prompting.
Sarazen throws a right hand that Prime ducks under and follows up with a left that Prime also avoids with ease.
Sarazen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prime.
Sarazen tries a head kick but it misses.
Prime lands with a good body shot.
Prime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prime throws a right hand that misses
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prime takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prime uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarazen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen had his way with Optimus Prime in that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen'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. This is the final round!
Prime clinches up with Sarazen and pushes him back against the cage.
Sarazen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarazen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarazen.
Sarazen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prime throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Prime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prime wants a takedown.
Prime is trying to break free.
Prime can't find room to land a body shot as Sarazen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen breaks from the clinch.
Sarazen throws a series of strikes that have Prime backpedaling.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarazen misses the target.
Sarazen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prime in his tracks.
Prime throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarazen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarazen throws a push kick but Prime slaps the foot to one side.
Sarazen throws a head kick that half lands.
Prime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Sarazen counters with a quick kick to the body but Prime blocks it.
Prime is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sarazen counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prime tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prime gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarazen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gene Sarazen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime shoots in for a takedown but Sarazen shows good takedown defense.
Sarazen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gene Sarazen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Optimus Prime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Sarazen.
Sloppy strikes from Sarazen. Those never looked like landing.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarazen as he avoids it easily.
Sarazen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Prime just manages to avoid it.
Sarazen lands an overhand right.
Prime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Prime.
Sarazen slaps away a takedown attempt from Prime, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sarazen cracks a nice hook into Prime's ribs.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarazen lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Prime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sarazen connects with a looping right hand.
Prime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarazen's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Sarazen slips under a jab from Prime.
Prime shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sarazen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prime won't allow Sarazen to sweep him here.
Prime postures up in Sarazen's guard and throws a big left but Sarazen blocks it.
Prime throws an elbow that misses. Sarazen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prime's guard. Nice move by Sarazen!
Sarazen pushing down on Prime's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sarazen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prime bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarazen's guard.
Optimus Prime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prime throws a strike but Sarazen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sarazen stops Prime from standing up.
Sarazen content to stall in guard here.
Prime has his foot on Sarazen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarazen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Sarazen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sarazen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Sarazen!
Gene Sarazen retains his welterweight title!
Gene Sarazen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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