UCLA 45 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coko Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fadden's choice of entrance music: From Hell by Faces Of Mars. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Larsen
vs
Fadden

175 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
163 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Coko Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen wants to land a leg kick but Fadden is out of range.
Larsen looks to land a body kick but Fadden moved away.
Larsen swinging wildly here.
Fadden moves out of range of the body kick.
Fadden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Coko Larsen has been cut.

Fadden darts in and clinches Larsen up against the cage.
Fadden lands a nice knee to the body.
Fadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larsen avoids it.
Larsen avoiding damage as Fadden throws knees to the body.
Fadden stalling the fight.
Fadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Larsen has had enough of the clinch but Fadden keeps him there for the moment.
Fadden jumps guard but Larsen stands there with Fadden around his waist. Fadden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larsen stalling in the clinch but Fadden improves position.

Fadden pulls guard successfully.
Larsen wants to stand but Fadden is controlling his posture from full guard.

Fadden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larsen is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fadden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Larsen wants to stand up but Fadden is controlling the position.
Fadden is looking to improve his position.
Fadden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fadden.

That's two 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.
Fadden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Fadden keeps moving.
Fadden wants to hit a switch here but Larsen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fadden there!
Fadden working to try and regain half guard.
Larsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden is working to get back to half guard.
Larsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadden can't escape the position.
Larsen wants to control the pace but Fadden is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fadden is looking to escape.

Larsen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fadden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Larsen pushes Fadden up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Fadden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coko Larsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fadden has managed to clinch.
Fadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larsen.

Larsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fadden tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen leaves Fadden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Larsen misses
and Fadden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fadden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larsen throws a wild body kick that Fadden sees coming a mile off.
Fadden tries to clinch but Larsen is having none of it.
Larsen tries to clinch but Fadden is having none of it.
Larsen wants to clinch

so Fadden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fadden postures up.
Fadden chips away with some ground and pound.
Larsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larsen wants to stand and escape but Fadden is having none of it.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fadden stands up over Larsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Fadden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fadden has Larsen in his guard.
Fadden is looking to stand back up but Larsen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fadden.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden wants to improve his position but Larsen is controlling well.
Fadden manages to get to full guard.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Fadden keeps moving.
Larsen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden striking off his back but it's not causing Larsen any problems.
Larsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Fadden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fadden keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fadden avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Larsen there.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Fadden moves away and avoids it.
Fadden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larsen throws a head kick but Fadden moves out of range.
Fadden tries to clinch there but Larsen circles away.
A head kick by Larsen misses
and Fadden counters with a left to the body.
Larsen dips to his left and cracks Fadden with an uppercut!
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Fadden moved out of range nicely.
Coko Larsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsen looks to clinch

and Fadden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larsen's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Fadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Coko Larsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fadden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Fadden.

Fadden drives through and clinches with Larsen against the cage.

Larsen manages to pull guard.
Fadden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fadden postures up.
Fadden trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Jack Fadden has got the better of the ground game so far.

Larsen pushes Fadden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Fadden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden tries to clinch
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coko Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fadden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsen circles away.

Fadden rushes Larsen and presses him up against the cage.
Fadden tries for a takedown but Larsen manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Larsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Larsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen wants to clinch but Fadden slips to the side

and Fadden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Larsen's guard now.
Fadden throwing strikes from guard but Larsen blocks nicely.
Larsen is looking to stand up but Fadden isn't so interested in that idea.
Fadden preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Fadden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larsen keeping moving, preventing Fadden from controlling successfully.

Larsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Larsen pushes a forearm under Fadden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fadden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coko Larsen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SOLJAH HArt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg comes to the cage accompanied by GOLDBERG. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldberg
vs
HArt

193 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, SOLJAH HArt!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HArt throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.

Goldberg rushes HArt and presses him up against the cage.

Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. HArt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
HArt is being controlled here.
HArt pushes Goldberg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goldberg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goldberg controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Goldberg.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by HArt.
Goldberg tries to clinch up.
HArt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HArt throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by HArt.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SOLJAH HArt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Goldberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
HArt looks gassed!
Goldberg controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goldberg working the head with strikes.
Goldberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused HArt some visible discomfort.
Goldberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Goldberg postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt HArt bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Goldberg and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Murphy
vs
Marsh

188 cm
26
222 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

187 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Marsh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsh dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Marsh's head and hops out.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Marsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Kirk Murphy has been cut.
Marsh throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Marsh lands a jab.
Kirk Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Marsh lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsh. Marsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Kirk Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Marsh.

Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marsh is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marsh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marsh is looking to escape.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Marsh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Marsh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marsh taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Marsh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marsh is trying to stand.
Marsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Marsh won't allow it.
Murphy 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.
Marsh pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marsh is looking to escape.
Marsh looks gassed!

Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Marsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Marsh misses with a body shot.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsh.
Marsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Marsh, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Marsh against the cage but Marsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Marsh.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsh shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Marsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Marsh shows good takedown defense.
Marsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Marsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marsh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh 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.
Murphy scores with a few weak punches.
Marsh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsh.
Marsh trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Marsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Marsh being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marsh's guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy works his way into side control.
Murphy prevents Marsh from escaping the position.

Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Marsh is defending well.
Murphy tries to move to mount but Marsh blocks the move with his legs.
Marsh defending against the ground and pound.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Murphy drags him back down.
Murphy cracks Marsh with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.
Murphy throws an elbow but Marsh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murphy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Marsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Marsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses the jab.

Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marsh is not content to let Murphy control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stan Marsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsh. Marsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirk Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Marsh.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stan Marsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Marsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Marsh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsh.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Marsh tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Marsh lands a body shot.
Marsh looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Marsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.

Marsh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Murphy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marsh to the mat. Marsh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marsh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsh is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a strike but Marsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.

Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsh defends it easily.
Marsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marsh preventing the sweep.
Marsh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marsh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Marsh controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Marsh tries to pass.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsh is one step ahead there.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Marsh is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsh is one step ahead there.
Marsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirk Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Marsh distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marsh lands a couple of elbows.
Marsh preventing the sweep.
Marsh cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Marsh thows a big elbow that misses.
Murphy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Marsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Marsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsh has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Marsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marsh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Marsh!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffa Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tankard
vs
Rutten

177 cm
25
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

182 cm
21
171 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Tankard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steffa Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rutten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tankard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tankard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tankard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Tankard.
Tankard looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Tankard scores with a jab to the body.

Tankard moves into the clinch.
A short right from Tankard on the inside.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Tankard has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Tankard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankard misses with some punches.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tankard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tankard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tankard throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tankard.
Tankard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tankard tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Tankard has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tankard has Rutten pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tankard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rutten tumbling to the mat - Tankard dives into Rutten's guard.
Tankard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tankard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Tankard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but Tankard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tankard drops back looking for a leg! Rutten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutten manages to kick Tankard off! Tankard jumps back into Rutten's guard.
Tankard is pushing down on Rutten's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rutten is fighting to maintain full guard but Tankard has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten has hold of Tankard's hands but Tankard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rutten pushes Tankard off looking to stand but Tankard dives back in and keeps control.
Tankard content to control rather than advance.
Tankard throwing shots but Rutten is blocking nicely.
Rutten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tankard.
Tankard 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.
Tankard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rutten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tankard is trying to control. Rutten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tankard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tankard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rutten's head.
Tankard is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tankard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutten's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rutten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tankard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Tankard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tankard landing some decent shots from guard.
Tankard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rutten struggling a bit here.
Rutten is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tankard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tankard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rutten to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard dominated that round.
That's time! Tankard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tankard lunges at Rutten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutten's hand.
Tankard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutten misses with a combination
enabling Tankard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Tankard checks it
and Tankard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
Rutten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Tankard.
Tankard moves out of range of the strikes.
Tankard lands with a kick to the temple. Rutten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Tankard. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten tests Tankard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Tankard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Tankard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten scores with a hook.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tankard lands a jab to the nose.
Tankard cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
Tankard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tankard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tankard punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Tankard looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Tankard lands a jab to Rutten's midsection.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankard lands a really nice looking cross but Rutten seems unphased.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Steffa Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tankard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tankard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tankard misses with a leg kick
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tankard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Tankard.
Tankard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tankard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tankard throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Tankard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tankard.
Tankard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Tankard with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Tankard.
Tankard clobbers Rutten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutten leaves Tankard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Tankard checks it
and Tankard counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tankard looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked

and Tankard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rutten's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tankard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tankard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tankard prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tankard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tankard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A nice inside leg kick there by Tankard. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Tankard misses with a combination
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Tankard shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutten tries to sprawl out of it but Tankard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutten misses with a hook to the body

and Tankard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rutten is looking to escape.

Tankard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rutten is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Tankard!
Luke Tankard retains his welterweight title!

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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Bettie Grind - I'm Floatin'. Joe Calzaghe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Player
vs
Calzaghe

170 cm
21
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
158 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calzaghe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calzaghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calzaghe is looking to clinch.
Jab from Player.
Calzaghe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Player swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calzaghe.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Calzaghe.

Calzaghe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Player is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Player is trying to force a seperation but Calzaghe has the dominant position.
Calzaghe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Player.
Player is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Calzaghe breaks from the clinch.
Player scores with the left hand. Calzaghe knows he should have avoided that one.
Player throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calzaghe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Player tries to avoid it but Calzaghe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Player to the ground. Player escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Player, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calzaghe walks into a straight right hand from Player.
A punch lands to the side of Calzaghe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calzaghe dodges the punch combination from Player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Player.
Player cracks Calzaghe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calzaghe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Player throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Player.
Player lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Player darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Player.
Player lands with a nice body punch.
Calzaghe tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
Player lands with a cross.
Calzaghe throws a nice looking combination but Player bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calzaghe looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Player checks a leg kick.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that Player ducks under and follows up with a left that Player also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Calzaghe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calzaghe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Player scores with a jab to the head.
Player tests Calzaghe's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with a shot to the body
and Calzaghe counters with a left and a right that stings Player.
Player lands a slapping body shot.
Player throws a right hand that Calzaghe ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzaghe also avoids with ease.
Player throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Player pinned against the cage. Player gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Player throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Player throws a series of punches but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Player scores with the left hand. Calzaghe knows he should have avoided that one.
Calzaghe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Calzaghe.
Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
Player is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Player does no damage.
Calzaghe walks into a straight right hand from Player.
Nice uppercut lands for Player. That snapped Calzaghe's head back.
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!
Player throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.
Player stalks Calzaghe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Calzaghe's face. Calzaghe staggers backwards, shaken.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Player misses.
Calzaghe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player misses with a few strikes there.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Player scores with a jab to the jaw.
Player misses with a two punch combination.
Player throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calzaghe slips a jab and a cross from Player.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Player throws a nice looking combination but Calzaghe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Player misses with a double jab.
Calzaghe is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Player.
Calzaghe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calzaghe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Player pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Player fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Player throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Player as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Player. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Player.
Calzaghe dodges the punch combination from Player.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Player catches Calzaghe right on the button with a cross.
Player throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.
Calzaghe throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Player counter with a right hand.
Calzaghe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Player scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Player avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Player looks to land a combination but Calzaghe avoids it well.
Player's corner calls for a 1-2. Player obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Player misses with a jab, cross combination.
Player misses with a double jab
and Calzaghe counters with a one-two to the body.
Player is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Player stuns Calzaghe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Player scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Player misses with a wild combination.

Calzaghe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Player is trying to defend but Calzaghe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Player is trying to stand.
Player won't allow Calzaghe to pass to mount.
Player is staying active underneath Calzaghe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Player is trying to stand back up but Calzaghe is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calzaghe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Player.
Player thows a body shot but no joy.
Calzaghe walks into a straight right hand from Player.
Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Calzaghe slips the punch.
Player jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.

Calzaghe closes the distance and pushes Player back into the cage.

Player breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Player connects with a looping right hand.
Player misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Player lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Player.
Player works over Calzaghe's head and body with a nice combination.
Player throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Player throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Player moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calzaghe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Player throws a series of punches but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab
and Player counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calzaghe is defended easily by Player.
Player swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calzaghe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calzaghe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Player sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calzaghe somewhat.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Player closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Player cracks Calzaghe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calzaghe misses with a hook.
Player throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Calzaghe on the side of the head.
Calzaghe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calzaghe drops his hands momentarily and Player takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Player as he connects with a hook.
Player scores with a jab. Calzaghe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calzaghe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Player with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a right hand that Calzaghe ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzaghe also avoids with ease.
Calzaghe throws a leg kick which misses Player's front leg but catches the back leg as Player tries to avoid it.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab
and Player counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Player lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Calzaghe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Player scores with a punch to the head.
Player throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Player.
Player tests Calzaghe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Player looks to land a combination. Calzaghe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Player throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gary Player is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzaghe walks into a stiff left hand from Player.
Calzaghe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Player is working the combinations to good effect here.
Calzaghe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Player as he jumps to the side.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Calzaghe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player looks to land a combination. Calzaghe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calzaghe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calzaghe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Player checks it well.
Player scores with a three punch combo!
Calzaghe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Player swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Player connects with a looping right hand.
Player looks to land a combination but Calzaghe avoids it well.
Player throws a series of strikes that have Calzaghe backpedaling.
Calzaghe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Player throws out the jab.
Calzaghe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Player avoids it really well and circles away.
Player closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Player lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gary Player is winning the standup battle so far.
Calzaghe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Player throws a right hand that Calzaghe ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzaghe also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player dominated that second 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.

Calzaghe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calzaghe moves away from the strike by Player.
Player fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calzaghe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Player lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Player stuns Calzaghe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calzaghe slips a jab and a cross from Player.
Player throws a series of strikes that have Calzaghe backpedaling.
Player misses with a jab, cross combination.
Player scores with the left hand. Calzaghe knows he should have avoided that one.
Player throws a right hand that Calzaghe ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzaghe also avoids with ease.
Calzaghe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Player scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Player ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Calzaghe moves into range and clinches up with Player.
Calzaghe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Player up against the cage.
Calzaghe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calzaghe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Player as Calzaghe tries to tie him up.
Player is trying to break the clinch but Calzaghe is controlling him.
Player tries to break the clinch but Calzaghe is controlling the position.
Calzaghe prevents Player from breaking the clinch.
Player is looking to break free of the clinch but Calzaghe has double underhooks.
Player tries to circle away but Calzaghe has him pinned against the cage.
Player is trying to break the clinch but Calzaghe has him pressed against the cage.

Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calzaghe dodges the punch combination from Player.
Calzaghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Player digs a good body shot into Calzaghe's ribs.
Calzaghe slips a jab and a cross from Player.
Calzaghe misses with a hook to the body
and Player counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Player fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calzaghe manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calzaghe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calzaghe takes one on the button.
Calzaghe misses with a two punch combination.

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.
Player scores with a nice strike.
Calzaghe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Player slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Player getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calzaghe tries to move into range but Player moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Calzaghe dodges the punch combination from Player.
Calzaghe moves out of range as Player strikes.
Player misses with the combination.
Player throws a jab when Calzaghe was well out of range.
A combination from Player does no damage.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but Player avoids it well.
Player rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calzaghe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calzaghe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with the combination.
Player cracks a nice hook into Calzaghe's ribs.
Player comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Player fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Player connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Player scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calzaghe drops his hands momentarily and Player takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Player - just one landing.
Player catches Calzaghe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Player will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calzaghe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Player swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Player throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Player tries to bum rush Calzaghe with a series of wild strikes but Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Player scores with a hook to the body. Calzaghe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calzaghe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Player's waist but Player gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calzaghe off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Player lands a right hook to the body.

Player gets caught flat footed, as Calzaghe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Player uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Player scores with a nice head shot.
Player throws a right hand that Calzaghe ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzaghe also avoids with ease.
Player throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calzaghe.
Player throws a series of punches but Calzaghe avoids them all with ease.
Calzaghe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Calzaghe.
Calzaghe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Player misses.
Player fails to land with a series of punches.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Player misses with a straight right.
Player getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Calzaghe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Calzaghe blocks a jab.
Player throws a good cross that connects.
Player misses with a looping right.

Calzaghe gets a clinch.
Player tries to break free but Calzaghe pushes him back against the cage.
Player wants to break free but Calzaghe has control.
Calzaghe prevents Player from breaking the clinch.
Player wants to break free but Calzaghe has control.
Calzaghe throws an elbow that misses.
Player looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calzaghe looking to throw knees to the head but Player is blocking nicely.

Calzaghe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Player throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
Calzaghe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Calzaghe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Player!
Player throws a right hand that Calzaghe ducks under and follows up with a left that Calzaghe also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe slips a jab and a cross from Player.
Calzaghe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Calzaghe persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
Player misses with a hook.
Player listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Player dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Player.
Player tests Calzaghe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Player is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calzaghe.
Nice straight punches there by Player. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Player.
Calzaghe swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Calzaghe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
Player connects with a crisp jab.
Calzaghe takes one on the button.
Player lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
Calzaghe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Player.
Player lands the left hand.
Calzaghe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Player.
Player misses with a two punch combination.
Calzaghe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Player is able to avoid easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Calzaghe scores with a four punch combination!
Player fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calzaghe on the side of the head.
Player stuffs the takedown.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Calzaghe.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Player lands with a cross.
Calzaghe dodges the punch combination from Player.
Player connects with a nice looking jab.
Player lands with a good body shot.
Calzaghe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a series of punches but Calzaghe avoids them all with ease.
Player closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Player getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Player cracks a nice hook into Calzaghe's ribs.
A jab from Player misses.
Player throws a right and a left that Calzaghe avoids nicely.
Player moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calzaghe falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Player to counter with a crisp jab.
Player moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Calzaghe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Player is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Player will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Player fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calzaghe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Player finds it's way round the side to connect with Calzaghe's head.
Calzaghe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Player stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Player wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Player.
Player falls off balance throwing a combination

and Calzaghe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Player is trying to stand up here but Calzaghe is controlling him well.

Player kicks off Calzaghe and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Player lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Player throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Calzaghe on the side of the head.
Calzaghe ducks right into an uppercut from Player.
Player keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Player scores with a shot to the body.
Player scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player had his way with Joe Calzaghe in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Calzaghe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Player misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Player swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calzaghe tries to move into range but Player moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Calzaghe slips the punch.
Player with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calzaghe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Player.
Player lands a nice shot that snaps Calzaghe's head back.
Player scores with a jab to the body.
Player looks to land a combination but Calzaghe avoids it well.
No joy there for Calzaghe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Player bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calzaghe's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Calzaghe dodges the punch combination from Player.
Calzaghe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Calzaghe scores with a leg kick.
Player throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Player scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Player lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Player waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calzaghe.
Player connects with a jab.
Jab from Player.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Player swinging wildly here.
Player looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calzaghe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calzaghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Player lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calzaghe backs up against the cage.
Calzaghe has a takedown stuffed.
Calzaghe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Player.
Calzaghe throws a nice looking combination but Player bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe Calzaghe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Calzaghe counter with a right hand.
Calzaghe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Player counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Player looks to land a combination but Calzaghe avoids it well.
Calzaghe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Player throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Player will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Player. That snapped Calzaghe's head back.
Player connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calzaghe momentarily.
Player fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calzaghe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Player connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Player throws a series of punches but Calzaghe avoids them all with ease.
Player ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
Player misses with a wild body shot.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that Player ducks under and follows up with a left that Player also avoids with ease.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Player.
Player throws a combination that misses

and Calzaghe counters with a single leg into guard. Player didn't expect that.
Player wants to get back to his feet but Calzaghe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Player preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Player is looking to stand up but Calzaghe isn't so interested in that idea.
Calzaghe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calzaghe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player scores with a nice right hand.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Player. Calzaghe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calzaghe slips a jab and a cross from Player.
Player misses with a hook. Calzaghe ducked under it nicely.
Calzaghe tries to bum rush Player with a series of wild strikes but Player uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Player lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Player lands a glancing blow to the side of Calzaghe's head.
Calzaghe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but Player avoids it well.
Calzaghe just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Player.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Player, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
Gary Player is the new featherweight champion!