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GAMMA #75 Stanley vs Blaatand PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big NOG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twizz Whizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big NOG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twizz Whizz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! NOG crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whizz - the referee stops the clock and NOG gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whizz. NOG manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
NOG misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whizz misses with a wild combination.
Whizz grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! NOG takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Whizz cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Twizz Whizz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidus Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Andersson (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.
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidus Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cesar is keeping the position for now.
Cesar looking for a sweep. Not yet Cesar, not yet.
Cesar is looking for a triangle but Andersson pushes his legs off easily.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Cesar blocks nicely.
Cesar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cesar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cesar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Andersson has his hands clasped together but Cesar extends an breaks Andersson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cesar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonidus Cesar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shut your mouth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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238 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nai Khanom Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes one on the button.
Tom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King trying to control the action but Tom is working from the bottom.
King stands up and beckons Tom to his feet.
Tom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Abraham King has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Tom has King up against the cage in a clinch.
Tom lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Tom connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King can't break the clinch.
King looks gassed!
Tom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Tom manages to break the clinch.
Tom closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tom pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tom is trying to control but can't.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Tom is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to pass to full mount but Tom defends it.
Tom is looking to escape.
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tom is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tom has managed to clinch.
Tom breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tom darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Tom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tom has him pressed against the cage.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King tries to pull guard but Tom won't allow it.
Nai Khanom Tom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham King.
Tom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King avoids the elbow strike from Tom, against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Tom lands a damaging elbow.
King stops a takedown attempt from Tom.
Tom manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tom stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tom tries to clinch
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Tom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nai Khanom Tom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tom tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a takedown into side control.
Tom is not content to let King control the position.
Tom is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King wants to control but Tom is keeping him busy.
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tom, who protects the arm well.
King goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tom rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King's guard! Nice work there by Tom!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tom is posturing up here but King has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tom tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tom has to tap! Slick submission there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvis Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvis Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swagger fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maximus prevents Swagger from breaking the clinch.
Swagger is trying to break free.
Maximus landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bob Swagger has been cut.
Maximus tries to score a body lock takedown but Swagger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swagger wants to stall.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus walks straight into a right hand from Swagger - that's dropped him! Swagger jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maximus from any more punishment! Maximus complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Swagger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Raty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Drunk as his entrance music. Seppo Raty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seppo Raty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Raty blocks with his arms.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Raty shrugs off.
It looks like Seppo Raty has been cut.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raty avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller prevents Raty from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Raty stalls.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller looks gassed!
Raty tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Raty drops back down to his feet.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miller to the mat. Miller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Raty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Raty wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Raty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Raty seems to be looking for submissions.
Raty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller moves into full guard.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller is trying to keep Raty in close.
Miller is looking to sinch up a triangle. Raty throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Miller's body to avoid the submission. Miller has instead reached around Raty's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Miller arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Claremont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Claremont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Acton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Claremont circles away quickly and effectively.
Acton tries to clinch there but Claremont circles away.
Claremont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aaron Acton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claremont slips a straight right by Acton.
Claremont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Acton wants to stand but Claremont is controlling the position.
Claremont wants to get up but he can't break Acton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claremont is stalling in the full guard.
Acton wants to stand and escape but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claremont is pushing down on Acton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Acton is fighting to maintain full guard but Claremont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Acton wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont trying to control the action but Acton is working from the bottom.
Claremont moves nicely into side control.
Claremont wants to control but Acton is keeping him busy.
Claremont is staying tight to Acton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Acton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Claremont is looking to take a break and control but Acton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Claremont trying to control the action but Acton is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matt Claremont just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Claremont dodges the punch combination from Acton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claremont is looking to clinch but Acton is avoiding it.
Claremont throws a head kick but Acton moves out of range.
Claremont takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Acton tries to clinch there but Claremont circles away.
Acton throws an overhand right that lands on Claremont's shoulder, as Claremont tries to avoid the shot.
Claremont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Claremont is pressed up against the cage. Acton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claremont down to the mat. Claremont avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Claremont feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Claremont trying to control the position from guard on top but Acton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Acton looks gassed!
Claremont swats away the attempt to clinch by Acton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claremont looks to score with a jab to the body but Acton is just out of range.
Claremont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Acton but Acton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Claremont.
Claremont misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Claremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claremont throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Claremont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claremont tries to bum rush Acton with a series of wild strikes but Acton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Acton rushes Claremont and presses him up against the cage.
Acton can't break the clinch.
Acton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Acton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Acton breaks from the clinch.
Acton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Claremont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Claremont dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Claremont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Acton thows a body shot but no joy.
Claremont drives through and clinches with Acton against the cage.
Acton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claremont jumps guard.
Claremont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Claremont is controlling Acton's posture.
Claremont wants to control but Acton passes easily into half guard.
Claremont is controlling Acton's trapped leg to prevent Acton from advancing to side control.
Claremont trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont is looking for a sweep. Acton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acton wants to get back to his feet.
Acton is thwarting Claremont's attempts to control the position.
Claremont tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
Claremont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claremont on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claremont tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claremont trying to keep a closed guard but Acton is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Acton throws out a loose jab but Claremont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Claremont slams his shin into Acton's torso.
Acton is breathing heavily.
Claremont thuds his right hand into Acton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A thudding body kick lands there by Claremont!
Claremont lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Claremont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Claremont throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Acton.
Claremont drives through and clinches with Acton against the cage.
Claremont gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claremont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Claremont is looking for a kimura here.
Claremont wants to control but Acton is keeping him busy.
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.
Acton pushes Claremont off looking to stand but Claremont dives back in and keeps control.
Claremont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Acton defends it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Acton throws a lazy right hand but Claremont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claremont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acton looks to clinch
and Claremont counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Claremont wants to take a breather but Acton is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claremont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claremont trying to mount his opponent but Acton defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Claremont dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Acton swinging wilding here.
Claremont shoots in and drives through. Acton sprawls well.
Acton misses with a wild combination.
Acton throws a right and a left that Claremont avoids nicely.
Donk. Acton catches Claremont right on the button with a cross.
Claremont throws the kick towards the body but Acton avoids it.
Acton loads up on a big right hand but Claremont slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton stuffs the takedown.
Claremont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claremont shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Claremont was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claremont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont controlling from mount.
Acton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Claremont tries to control but Acton wriggling away.
Claremont controlling the pace for now.
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.
Claremont cracks Acton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Acton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Claremont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claremont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Acton on the ground.
Claremont has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Claremont scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claremont takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Matt Claremont just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Claremont misses with a body shot.
Matt Claremont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claremont misses the shot to the body.
Acton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Acton's corner calls for a 1-2. Acton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Claremont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Acton throws a combination that misses
and Claremont counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Acton's guard now.
Aaron Acton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claremont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claremont gets to his feet - Acton follows without any prompting.
Matt Claremont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Claremont misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Claremont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Acton throws a combination that misses
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claremont lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Claremont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claremont.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Claremont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claremont has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Claremont!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakev Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakev Law!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paska tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Law keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paska tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paska clinches with his opponent.
Paska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Paska.
Paska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Paska.
Law looks gassed!
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!
Paska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Paska.
Paska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paska digs a right hand underneath Law's ribcage. Law let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paska scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
Paska lands an uppercut.
Paska gets through Law's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Paska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paska lands with a left to the head.
Law is rocked!
Paska dips a shoulder and cracks Law with a mighty uppercut! Law falls back against the cage and Paska unloads with a barrage of strikes! Law is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Paska screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arska Paska!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Time might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Too Legit To Quit - MC Hammer. Han is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lunatic Fringe. Hendo Han has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Han!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Time controlling his opponent.
Time avoids the attempt from Han to control.
Han is looking to improve his position but Time isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time wants to control the pace but Han is squirming around nicely.
Han's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Time trying to control but Han is having none of it.
Time avoids the attempt from Han to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Time working for a submission but Han is keeping him at bay.
Han sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Han wants to get back to his feet.
Time is trying to control the action in half guard but Han is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Han wants to control but Time is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time trying to mount his opponent but Han defends it.
Time is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Han taking shots to the head.
Han tries to buck Time off but Time takes his back!
Han trying to control the position but Time manages to sink in the hooks.
Han is covering up but some of the strikes from Time are getting through and doing damage.
Time lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time looking for the choke but no joy.
Time trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Han tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Han keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Time looking to control and managing it successfully.
Han slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Time wants to work for an arm triangle but Han is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Han does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Han makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Time shoots for a double leg takedown but Han sprawls well. He's pushed Time's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Time has a takedown stuffed.
Time is breathing heavily.
Han comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Han lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Prime Time has been cut.
Han looks to land a combination but Time avoids it well.
Time doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Han throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Han keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Han throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Han.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Han scores with a head kick.
Time is rocked!
Han throws a series of punches but Time avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Han looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Time has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Han dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prime Time's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Time shoots in and drives through. Han sprawls well.
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Han lands a head kick!
Time scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Han is trying is best to control the position here.
Time controlling the pace.
Time is looking to advance position but Han won't allow it.
Han is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Time is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Han wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Han does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Time is looking for a kimura but Han is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Time to get the leverage.
Han is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Han fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Time shoots in looking for a takedown. Han tries to sprawl out of it but Time keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Han manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Time shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Han as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prime Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han lands a slapping body shot.
Han is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Time rather than just go for the knockout.
Han throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hendo Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Han scores with a push kick.
Time takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Prime Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Han swivels and escapes.
Han turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Han connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Time takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Han keeps Time at a distance using the push kick.
Time has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Time or perhaps it was just good defense by Han which made him look bad.
Han throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Time feints and as Han raises his hands in defense, Time changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Time pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Han is keeping the position for now.
Time is working hard here to advance position.
Han is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Time is controlling him.
Time wants to control from the top but Han keeps moving.
Han is pulling down on Time's head. It's preventing any offense from Time, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han keeping moving, preventing Time from controlling successfully.
Time is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Time prevents Han from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Time steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Han.
Han tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Time misses with a takedown attempt - Han sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Time shoots in for a takedown but Han shows good takedown defense.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Han - that will leave a mark!
Time will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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.
Han lands the left hand.
Han scores with a push kick.
Han lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Time backs up against the cage.
Time fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Time takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Han. That's going to slow Time down.
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
Han throws a head kick that misses.
Time shoots in and drives through. Han sprawls well.
Time sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Time fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Han misses with a body kick.
Time will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Time closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han is trying to escape the position but Time is controlling the position.
Han is looking to regain half guard here but Time keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Han showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Prime Time's cut.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Time shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Prime Time overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Time looking to pass the guard.
Time seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Time wants to control from the top but Han keeps moving.
Han is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Time is controlling him.
Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Han has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Time has passed into side control.
Time prevents Han from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time is trying to get an arm triangle but Han is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Time working away.
Han gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Han is looking to escape.
Time not doing much here.
Han is staying active underneath Time, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Time is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Han is looking for a sweep. Time is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Time wants to take a breather but Han is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Time fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Time shoots in and drives through. Han sprawls well.
Han scoring well with a low kick there.
Time throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Han's waist but Han gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Time off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prime Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Time has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Han misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Han.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Han does no damage.
Time shoots in and bounces Han off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Time passes Han's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Time is trying to control the action in half guard but Han is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Time trying to pass the guard but Han defending well.
Time trying to control from Han's half guard. Han has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Han trying to control the position here.
Prime Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han wants to get back to his feet but Time is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Time trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Time thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Han throws a sloppy head kick and Time moves out of range easily.
Time decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Han is not content to let Time control the position.
Time is looking to advance position but Han won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Time showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Han has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Han!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell TheMarksmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMarksmen's entrance music is Sage Francis - Sea Lion. A fine choice. Wright has chosen Superstar Remix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell TheMarksmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Wright!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMarksmen blocks a jab.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright lands a head shot.
It looks like Darrell TheMarksmen has been cut.
TheMarksmen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
TheMarksmen scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheMarksmen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. TheMarksmen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TheMarksmen stalling in the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but TheMarksmen holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
TheMarksmen with a knee to the head.
It looks like Manny Wright has been cut.
Wright looks gassed!
A knee to the head by TheMarksmen.
Wright is trying to drag TheMarksmen to the mat but TheMarksmen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Wright.
TheMarksmen with a knee to the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but TheMarksmen keeps him there for the moment.
TheMarksmen looking to throw knees to the head but Wright is blocking nicely.
TheMarksmen tries to land a knee to the head but Wright blocks with his arms.
TheMarksmen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wright's face.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
TheMarksmen scores a nice knee to the body.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen misses with a knee to the head.
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMarksmen lands a nice knee to the body.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body.
TheMarksmen scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but TheMarksmen keeps him there for the moment.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
TheMarksmen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wright's face.
TheMarksmen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheMarksmen scores a nice knee to the body.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
Wright is working for takedown but TheMarksmen is calmly controlling the position for now.
TheMarksmen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen looking to stall.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TheMarksmen backwards.
TheMarksmen is trying to stall.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but TheMarksmen has him pressed against the cage.
TheMarksmen prevents a takedown attempt there.
The is referee keeping an eye on TheMarksmen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wright is working for takedown but TheMarksmen is calmly controlling the position for now.
TheMarksmen keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TheMarksmen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
TheMarksmen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but TheMarksmen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darrell TheMarksmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen tries to clinch up.
TheMarksmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TheMarksmen tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - TheMarksmen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darrell TheMarksmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheMarksmen tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
TheMarksmen takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheMarksmen prevents it.
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
TheMarksmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheMarksmen prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from TheMarksmen.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheMarksmen scores a nice knee to the body.
TheMarksmen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TheMarksmen stops a takedown attempt from Wright.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TheMarksmen just leaning against Wright, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheMarksmen is struggling to control the position.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but TheMarksmen avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell TheMarksmen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
TheMarksmen takes one to the side of the head.
TheMarksmen moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
TheMarksmen prevents the takedown attempt.
TheMarksmen is pressed up against the cage. Wright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TheMarksmen down to the mat. TheMarksmen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
TheMarksmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright misses with an uppercut. TheMarksmen saw that one coming.
TheMarksmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TheMarksmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheMarksmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
TheMarksmen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMarksmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TheMarksmen rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Wright.
TheMarksmen taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMarksmen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TheMarksmen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
TheMarksmen with a knee to the head.
Wright tries to pull guard but TheMarksmen holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
TheMarksmen scores a nice knee to the body.
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen throws a knee to the head but misses.
TheMarksmen is pressed up against the cage. Wright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TheMarksmen down to the mat. TheMarksmen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
TheMarksmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
TheMarksmen darts in trying to clinch
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into side control. TheMarksmen won't be happy with that.
TheMarksmen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wright staying calm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
TheMarksmen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wright has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wright passes to full mount! That's big trouble for TheMarksmen!
Wright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
TheMarksmen is in a horrible position here. Wright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TheMarksmen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wright working TheMarksmen over with strikes here.
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can TheMarksmen hang on?
TheMarksmen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright looking to finish with strikes here!
Wright working TheMarksmen over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as TheMarksmen is looking to escape.
Wright looking to ground and pound but TheMarksmen is blocking nicely.
Wright looking to ground and pound but TheMarksmen is blocking nicely.
TheMarksmen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
TheMarksmen blocking the ground and pound.
TheMarksmen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wright thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that TheMarksmen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wright looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
TheMarksmen tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
TheMarksmen tries to clinch up
and Wright counters by moving into the clinch.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
TheMarksmen blocks an elbow strike from Wright.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
TheMarksmen taking a breather.
TheMarksmen looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen prevents a takedown attempt there.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Wright's ribcage.
TheMarksmen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wright wants a takedown.
Darrell TheMarksmen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TheMarksmen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Wright.
Wright is trying to drag TheMarksmen to the mat but TheMarksmen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but TheMarksmen keeps him there for the moment.
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright tries to break the clinch but TheMarksmen is controlling the position.
Wright looking for a takedown.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for TheMarksmen.
A knee to the head by TheMarksmen.
Wright wants to break free but TheMarksmen has control.
Wright tries to score a body lock takedown but TheMarksmen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. TheMarksmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TheMarksmen wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
TheMarksmen tries to clinch up
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheMarksmen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright tries to clinch but TheMarksmen is having none of it.
Wright throws a jab when TheMarksmen was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to land a front kick but TheMarksmen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
TheMarksmen clinches with his opponent.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but TheMarksmen pulls his leg out and moves away.
TheMarksmen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
TheMarksmen tries to clinch up
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
TheMarksmen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TheMarksmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manny Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TheMarksmen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
TheMarksmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at TheMarksmen's knee but TheMarksmen avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - TheMarksmen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TheMarksmen blocks a head kick by Wright.
TheMarksmen is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
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.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - TheMarksmen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TheMarksmen is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
TheMarksmen is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
TheMarksmen tries to clinch up.
Wright might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
TheMarksmen moves into the clinch successfully.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the body.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
TheMarksmen has Wright pressed against the cage.
TheMarksmen looking to throw knees to the head but Wright is blocking nicely.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. TheMarksmen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
TheMarksmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen is pushing Wright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
TheMarksmen effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell TheMarksmen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TheMarksmen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell TheMarksmen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Blaatand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaatand's entrance music is Raining Blood. A fine choice. Harald Blaatand is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Blaatand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley stuffs the takedown.
Blaatand moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanley can't break the clinch.
Stanley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stanley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stanley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaatand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaatand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stanley wants to stand and escape but Blaatand is having none of it.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaatand content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blaatand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blaatand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blaatand wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving.
Blaatand prevents Stanley from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blaatand throwing strikes from guard but Stanley blocks nicely.
Blaatand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaatand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blaatand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanley tries to clinch up
and Blaatand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blaatand.
Blaatand misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Blaatand.
Blaatand breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A punch lands to the side of Stanley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stanley wants to clinch but Blaatand slips to the side
and Blaatand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaatand counters with a two punch combo.
Stanley tries to clinch but Blaatand moves out of range.
Stanley defending well as Blaatand loads up on a big left hand.
Stanley clinches up with Blaatand and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Blaatand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaatand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaatand gets a clinch.
Stanley tries to land a knee to the head but Blaatand blocks with his arms.
Blaatand breaks the clinch.
Stanley clinches but Blaatand breaks the clinch
and Blaatand counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stanley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanley is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaatand has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanley looks gassed!
Stanley looking to throw knees to the head but Blaatand is blocking nicely.
Blaatand works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaatand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stanley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaatand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaatand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaatand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaatand is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanley has wrist control.
Blaatand 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blaatand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaatand lands with a shot to the body.
Stanley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blaatand counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaatand.
Blaatand shoots in for a double leg but Stanley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Blaatand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaatand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanley but Stanley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blaatand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaatand lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Blaatand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blaatand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Blaatand closes the distance and clinches up with Stanley, looking for a takedown. Blaatand pushes Stanley against the cage but Stanley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blaatand throws a chopping leg kick but Stanley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaatand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanley tries to clinch up
enabling Blaatand to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Blaatand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Blaatand misses its intended target.
Stanley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaatand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanley has wrist control.
Blaatand throws a big right hand that misses.
Stanley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Blaatand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaatand shoots in but Stanley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaatand tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Blaatand misses.
Stanley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaatand waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stanley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Stanley wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Blaatand.
Blaatand wants to clinch but Stanley slips to the side
and Stanley counters with an outside leg kick.
Harald Blaatand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley tries to clinch but Blaatand is having none of it.
Blaatand wants to clinch.
Blaatand misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaatand, pushing him back against the cage.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaatand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanley counters by moving into the clinch.
Stanley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blaatand blocks it with crossed arms.
Stanley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanley with a knee to the head.
Stanley taking a breather.
Stanley fails to pull guard.
Stanley looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stanley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stanley effectively controlling the action here.
Stanley is trying to maintain a safe position but Blaatand gets an underhook and turns Stanley into the cage.
Blaatand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaatand misses with a straight right.
Blaatand throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaatand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanley thinking.
Stanley tries to clinch but Blaatand is having none of it.
Stanley wants to clinch up but Blaatand keeps it at a distance.
Blaatand misses with a double jab
and Stanley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stanley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stanley trying to stall but Blaatand improves his position.
Stanley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanley wants to clinch.
Blaatand keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Stanley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blaatand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaatand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stanley.
Blaatand avoiding damage as Stanley throws knees to the body.
Blaatand blocks a body shot from Stanley.
Blaatand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stanley lands an elbow that stopped Blaatand in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Harald Blaatand has been cut.
A knee to the head by Stanley.
Blaatand stops a takedown attempt from Stanley.
Blaatand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaatand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaatand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanley stalls.
Blaatand trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Blaatand wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanley wants to clinch.
Stanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanley tries to clinch up.
Blaatand misses with an uppercut.
Blaatand lands a with a good body shot.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaatand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Stanley does no damage.
Blaatand shoots in but Stanley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaatand throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
Blaatand fails with the takedown
and Stanley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blaatand is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Blaatand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley tries to clinch but Blaatand is having none of it.
Blaatand throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaatand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blaatand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley tries to clinch but Blaatand is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Blaatand is avoiding it.
Stanley darts in trying to clinch
and Blaatand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaatand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaatand wants to clinch
and Stanley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stanley.
Blaatand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaatand pushes Stanley up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanley trying to land knees to the body.
Blaatand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanley has him pressed against the cage.
Blaatand managing to block the knees to the body from Stanley.
Blaatand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaatand as Stanley tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blaatand takes an elbow to the temple.
Stanley trying to land knees to the body.
Stanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanley wants to clinch.
Blaatand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blaatand misses with the combination.
Blaatand throws a leg kick
and Stanley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stanley wants to clinch up but Blaatand keeps it at a distance.
Stanley clinches up with Blaatand and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanley looking to throw knees to the head but Blaatand is blocking nicely.
Stanley crunches a lovely knee into Blaatand's ribcage.
Blaatand avoiding damage as Stanley throws knees to the body.
Stanley looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Stanley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harald Blaatand'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.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaatand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaatand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harald Blaatand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaatand tries to clinch
and Stanley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blaatand!
Blaatand tries to reverse the position but Stanley maintains control.
Blaatand wants to control but Stanley is having none of it.
Stanley controlling from the full mount.
Stanley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaatand is looking to escape.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blaatand swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Blaatand is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blaatand throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stanley. What's that going to do exactly?
Blaatand flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Blaatand tries to lock up and control but Stanley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stanley controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaatand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stanley avoids the attempt from Blaatand to control.
Blaatand is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley controlling his opponent.
Blaatand throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blaatand is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanley has a good base and remains in mount.
Blaatand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blaatand tries to get out of the position.
Stanley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaatand is looking to escape.
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.
Stanley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blaatand can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Stanley dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Harald Blaatand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaatand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanley moves in looking to clinch but Blaatand pushes him off.
Blaatand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stanley counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stanley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blaatand's brow.
Blaatand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaatand being controlled against the cage.
Stanley looking to throw knees to the head but Blaatand is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaatand tries to score a body lock takedown but Stanley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stanley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanley lands an elbow that stopped Blaatand in his tracks for a moment.
Stanley tries to stall but Blaatand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice elbow from Stanley.
Stanley lands a nice elbow.
Stanley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stanley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaatand's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blaatand blocks it with crossed arms.
Stanley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blaatand.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaatand backwards.
Stanley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanley lands an elbow inside that Blaatand shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stanley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaatand's defenses.
Stanley looking to stall.
Stanley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stanley tries to stall but Blaatand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaatand's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blaatand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stanley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaatand backwards.
Stanley blocks an elbow strike.
Stanley is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaatand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanley looking to throw knees to the head but Blaatand is blocking nicely.
Blaatand lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaatand breaks from the clinch.
Blaatand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blaatand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blaatand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaatand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaatand looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stanley is refusing to be controlled, as Blaatand sits in half guard.
Blaatand winds up and cracks Stanley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rick Stanley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaatand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stanley defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blaatand throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
Harald Blaatand is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaatand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blaatand counters with a three punch combo that has Stanley backing up. Stanley nods at Blaatand to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harald Blaatand 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.
Stanley is looking to clinch.
Blaatand throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Blaatand.
Blaatand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blaatand tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blaatand missing with punches from the bottom.
Stanley is controlling the pace.
Blaatand flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Stanley.
I think Stanley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Stanley! Rick Stanley retains his heavyweight title!
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