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eternal.1: PHOENIX RISING PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Poe Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Fernando Poe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Kang!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang looks to score with a jab to the body but Poe Jr is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kang.
Poe Jr drives through and clinches with Kang against the ropes.
Kang is trying to break free.
Poe Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kang has had enough of the clinch but Poe Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Poe Jr prevents Kang from breaking the clinch.
Kang blocks an elbow strike.
Poe Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kang wants to break free but Poe Jr has control.
Poe Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Poe Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Kang takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Denis Kang has been cut.
Poe Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kang misses with some punches.
Kang lands a left hand.
Kang dodges an elbow strike from Poe Jr.
Poe Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Kang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kang is trying to break the clinch but Poe Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Kang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kang.
Kang throws a head punch that misses.
Poe Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kang blocks it with crossed arms.
Poe Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kang dodges an elbow strike from Poe Jr.
Poe Jr throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denis Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poe Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poe Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poe Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kang misses with a straight right.
Poe Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kang moves out of range easily.
Poe Jr is breathing heavily.
Poe Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kang.
Poe Jr slips a straight right by Kang.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poe Jr moves in looking to clinch but Kang pushes him off.
Poe Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kang.
Kang avoids the head kick by Poe Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poe Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kang blocks a head kick by Poe Jr.
A shot to de liver by Kang. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Poe Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poe Jr is rocked!
Kang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Poe Jr falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Kang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Leepart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owen Leepart!
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, Ace Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leepart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ventura as he jumps to the side.
Ventura slips under a jab from Leepart.
Ventura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ventura showed some decent athleticism there.
Leepart is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ventura pulls his head out easily.
Leepart looking for submissions off his back.
Ventura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ventura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leepart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leepart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leepart.
Leepart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ventura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leepart is tightening it up a little... Ventura has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ventura reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ventura taps out! nice BJJ there by Leepart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Owen Leepart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhakesh Alhazred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blung Blung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blung has chosen Ez Rollers tough at the Top as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhakesh Alhazred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blung Blung!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alhazred ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alhazred misses with a head kick.
Alhazred swings for the body but Blung moves out of range.
Alhazred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alhazred checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alhazred throws a hook but Blung avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Alhazred.
Alhazred throws a head kick that misses.
Alhazred misses with a head kick.
Alhazred throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Alhazred.
Blung slips under a jab from Alhazred.
Alhazred throws a head kick that misses.
Alhazred throws a sloppy head kick and Blung moves out of range easily.
Blung looks for a takedown but Alhazred sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Alhazred.
Alhazred throws a hook but Blung avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alhazred slips under a jab from Blung.
Alhazred throws a head kick that half lands.
Alhazred tests Blung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alhazred lands with a kick to the temple. Blung shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blung is rocked!
Blung leaves his chin hanging out and Alhazred seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Blung crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhakesh Alhazred!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Cabeza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flap Jacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabeza comes to the ring accompanied by Chemical brothers - Where Do I Start. Flap Jacks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight 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, David Cabeza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flap Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabeza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabeza slips a jab and a cross from Jacks.
Jacks lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabeza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flap Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabeza walks into a straight right hand from Jacks.
Jacks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jacks stuffs the takedown attempt from Cabeza. Cabeza gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacks lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Jacks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabeza doesn't seem phased though.
Jacks fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacks throws a one two combo.
Jacks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacks lands with a nice combination. Cabeza backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabeza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabeza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacks as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cabeza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabeza at a distance.
Cabeza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jacks.
Jacks lands a head shot.
Cabeza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cabeza lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabeza won't allow Jacks to get back to his feet.
Cabeza trying to control but Jacks is working from the bottom.
Jacks wants to stand up but Cabeza is controlling him.
Cabeza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacks is retaining full guard.
Cabeza wanted to stand there but Jacks had control of the position.
Cabeza prevents Jacks from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabeza.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabeza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacks lands a head shot.
Cabeza shoots in but Jacks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jacks.
Cabeza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacks but Jacks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cabeza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jacks is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cabeza shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacks tries to sprawl out of it but Cabeza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jacks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabeza is breathing heavily.
A cross from Jacks lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacks scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacks lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flap Jacks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cabeza walks into a left hand.
Jacks misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Jacks both land. Nice combination.
Jacks scores with a body shot.
Jacks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jacks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cabeza is rocked!
Jacks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabeza at a distance.
Jacks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Cabeza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jacks checks a low kick from Cabeza.
Cabeza shoots in for a double leg but Jacks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cabeza seems to have got his legs back now.
Flap Jacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabeza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacks.
Jacks lands with a right that hurts Cabeza. Cabeza looks to clinch but Jacks throws a short knee that drops Cabeza. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Flap Jacks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Tandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Kouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Tandy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Tandy!
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, Steve Kouser!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandy tries to clinch but Kouser moves out of range.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kouser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kouser shoots in for a double leg but Tandy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kouser drops Tandy with a big left hand and mounts him. Tandy is in big trouble!
It looks like Brock Tandy has been cut.
Kouser working Tandy over with strikes here.
Kouser working for a submission but Tandy is keeping him at bay.
Kouser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kouser lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tandy is rocked!
Kouser scoring with strikes but Tandy is staying in there.
Oh Tandy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kouser has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tandy's face.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kouser drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tandy! More shots from Kouser and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Kouser!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kungen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Cabal (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Kungen!
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, Tyson Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kungen closes the distance and clinches.
Cabal wants to break free but Kungen has control.
Kungen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabal is keeping busy.
Kungen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Kungen avoids them all with ease.
Kungen tries to clinch up but Cabal circles away and keeps his distance.
Kungen rushes Cabal and presses him up against the ropes.
Kungen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kungen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kungen misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabal throws a hook to the side of Kungen's head but Kungen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kungen dodges the punch combination from Cabal.
Cabal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Kungen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Cabal misses.
Kungen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabal throws a shot from downtown. Kungen moves away and avoids it.
Kungen wants to clinch up but Cabal keeps it at a distance.
Cabal catches Kungen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like King Kungen has been cut.
Cabal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kungen misses with a head kick.
Cabal misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kungen ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Kungen throws a head kick but Cabal moves out of range.
Kungen defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kungen.
Cabal misses with a double jab.
Cabal looks gassed!
Cabal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kungen walks into a left hand.
Kungen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kungen taking a breather.
Cabal wants to break free but Kungen has control.
Kungen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabal backwards.
Kungen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Kungen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kungen throws out a leg kick but Cabal moves out of range and Kungen only half commits.
Kungen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kungen throws a head kick that misses.
Cabal throws a nice looking combination but Kungen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kungen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kungen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kungen slips a jab and a cross from Cabal.
Cabal lands a jab to Kungen's midsection.
Cabal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabal misses with a two punch combination.
Cabal cracks Kungen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabal misses with a two punch combination.
Kungen doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabal circles away.
Kungen tries to move into range but Cabal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kungen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Kungen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kungen doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabal circles away.
Cabal looks to land a right hand but Kungen moved out of range.
Kungen slips a jab and a cross from Cabal.
Cabal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kungen to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kungen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Kungen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kungen moves out of range as Cabal strikes.
Kungen lands a lovely overhand right.
King Kungen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cabal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King Kungen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kungen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kungen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Cabal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kungen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cabal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabal blocks a head kick by Kungen.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Kungen avoids them all with ease.
King Kungen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kungen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabal circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabal thuds a left hand into Kungen's body.
Cabal misses the shot to the body.
Cabal throws a jab when Kungen was well out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kungen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cabal, pushing him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kungen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabal taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kungen missing with knees to the body.
Kungen prevents Cabal from breaking the clinch.
Kungen tries a body shot but Cabal blocks it.
Cabal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kungen.
Cabal wants to break free but Kungen has control.
Cabal blocks an elbow strike.
Kungen is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabal has double underhooks.
Cabal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kungen looking to throw knees to the head but Cabal is blocking nicely.
Cabal'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.
Cabal lands a takedown into guard.
Kungen wants to stand and escape but Cabal is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabal sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabal won't allow Kungen to get back to his feet.
Kungen has his feet on Cabal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cabal misses with a looping left.
Cabal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kungen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kungen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kungen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Cabal.
Kungen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kungen walks into a straight right hand from Cabal.
Cabal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kungen.
Cabal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kungen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Cabal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Kungen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cabal looks to land a combination but Kungen avoids it well.
Kungen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kungen darts in and clinches Cabal up against the ropes.
Kungen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kungen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kungen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabal tries to land a front kick but Kungen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Kungen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Cabal.
Kungen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabal's waist but Cabal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kungen off to one side.
Kungen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kungen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cabal.
Kungen closes the distance and clinches.
Cabal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kungen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kungen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kungen has had enough of the clinch but Cabal keeps him there for the moment.
Cabal blocking some punches.
Kungen keeps control of Cabal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cabal breaks the clinch.
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabal 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.
Cabal thows a body shot but no joy.
Kungen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabal.
Cabal throws a right and a left that Kungen avoids nicely.
Kungen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabal misses with a two punch combination.
Cabal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kungen gets a clinch.
Kungen throws a head punch that misses.
Kungen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kungen trying to stall but Cabal improves his position.
Cabal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kungen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabal misses the jab.
Cabal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Kungen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Cabal scores with a four punch combination!
Kungen ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Kungen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Cabal there.
Kungen takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Cabal.
Kungen staying out of range there.
Cabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kungen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tyson Cabal just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on King Kungen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kungen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kungen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kungen throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kungen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kungen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kungen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cabal missing with a left hand there. Kungen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but Kungen ducks down to avoid it.
Cabal lands a jab to the head.
Cabal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Cabal.
Kungen connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Cabal.
Cabal throws a jab but it's blocked by Kungen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kungen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabal looks to land a combination but Kungen avoids it well.
Kungen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cabal throws a right and a left that Kungen avoids nicely.
Cabal lands an overhand right.
Cabal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabal throws an overhand right that lands on Kungen's shoulder, as Kungen tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Cabal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kungen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Kungen misses.
A combination from Cabal does no damage.
Kungen throws a sloppy head kick and Cabal moves out of range easily.
Cabal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kungen dodges the punch combination from Cabal.
Cabal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kungen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Kungen avoids them all with ease.
Cabal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kungen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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.
Kungen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kungen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Cabal.
Cabal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kungen wants to clinch.
Kungen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabal.
Cabal throws a one two combo.
Kungen moves in looking to clinch but Cabal pushes him off.
Cabal throws a shot from downtown. Kungen moves away and avoids it.
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
Kungen defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Kungen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kungen walks into a left hand.
Kungen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabal.
Kungen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Kungen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Cabal dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on King Kungen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kungen.
Kungen moves out of range as Cabal strikes.
Kungen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kungen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabal with a jab.
Cabal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kungen.
No joy there for Cabal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kungen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabal.
Kungen throws a hook but Cabal blocks it.
Kungen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabal works over Kungen's head and body with a nice combination.
Kungen swinging wilding here.
Kungen tries to clinch but Cabal moves out of range.
Kungen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabal cracks a nice hook into Kungen's ribs.
Kungen ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Cabal connects with a looping right hand.
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.
Cabal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabal misses with a straight right.
Cabal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabal looks to throw the jab but Kungen is out of range.
Cabal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabal throws a big shot that misses.
Kungen moves in looking to clinch but Cabal pushes him off.
Kungen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kungen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cabal throws a body punch but Kungen moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kungen misses.
Kungen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Kungen.
Kungen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kungen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kungen gets a clinch.
Kungen works on Cabal's body with a couple of short punches.
Kungen is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabal gets an underhook and turns Kungen into the ropes.
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.
Cabal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kungen takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Cabal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kungen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabal.
Kungen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kungen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cabal throws a series of punches but Kungen avoids them all with ease.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kungen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kungen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Cabal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kungen doesn't seem phased though.
Kungen takes one to the chin there.
Kungen lands a high kick!
Cabal cracks Kungen with a good jab.
Cabal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kungen.
Cabal lands with an uppercut that bounces Kungen off the ropes and back into rage.
King Kungen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Cabal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cabal works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Cabal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cabal 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Cabal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Nogueira Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renaldo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Just Close Your Eyes-Story of the Year. Edwin Nogueira Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Nogueira Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renaldo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Machida.
It looks like Edwin Nogueira Jr has been cut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Nogueira Jr blocks it.
A short left from Machida.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Nogueira Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nogueira Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwin Nogueira Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira Jr digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Nogueira Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida lands a head kick that stumbles Nogueira Jr and the fighters go to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira Jr is breathing heavily.
Nogueira Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira Jr working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Nogueira Jr is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
Machida won't allow Nogueira Jr to sweep him here.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Nogueira Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida wanted to stand there but Nogueira Jr had control of the position.
Machida won't allow Nogueira Jr to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida wants to stand but Nogueira Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renaldo Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Nogueira Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogueira Jr tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira Jr moves out of range easily.
Nogueira Jr tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nogueira Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida misses with a double jab
and Nogueira Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nogueira Jr misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira Jr lands a two punch combo.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Nogueira Jr ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Renaldo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Nogueira Jr coming out on top.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nogueira Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Nogueira Jr lands a with a good body shot.
Nogueira Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira Jr tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nogueira Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edwin Nogueira Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Nogueira Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Nogueira Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Nogueira Jr looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Machida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Nogueira Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nogueira Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nogueira Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Edwin Nogueira Jr's cut is getting worse.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Nogueira Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Nogueira Jr.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nogueira Jr throws a head kick that Machida semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nogueira Jr lands with an overhand left.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Nogueira Jr walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renaldo Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Nogueira Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nogueira Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira Jr passes into half guard.
Machida pushes Nogueira Jr off looking to stand but Nogueira Jr dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nogueira Jr tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Nogueira Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nogueira Jr is working hard here to advance position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Nogueira Jr shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Nogueira Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nogueira Jr tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renaldo Machida really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Nogueira Jr's cut.
That's time! Nogueira Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nogueira Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Nogueira Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Machida throws a left that rocks Nogueira Jr and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Machida dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nogueira Jr regain composure!
Nogueira Jr is rocked!
Nogueira Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oh Nogueira Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nogueira Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Nogueira Jr is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nogueira Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Nogueira Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Nogueira Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machida won't allow Nogueira Jr to sweep him here.
Nogueira Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two 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.
Nogueira Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machida uses it to pass to side control.
Machida wants to stand but Nogueira Jr has his arm trapped.
Nogueira Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Nogueira Jr manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nogueira Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Renaldo Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edwin Nogueira Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr has Machida up against the ropes in a clinch.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Nogueira Jr blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nogueira Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Jr.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nogueira Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nogueira Jr.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nogueira Jr.
Nogueira Jr blocks a jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to de liver by Nogueira Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Nogueira Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira Jr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nogueira Jr duly obliges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nogueira Jr.
Machida misses the jab.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Nogueira Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nogueira Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira Jr.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nogueira Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Machida.
Nogueira Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nogueira Jr or not.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nogueira Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Nogueira Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nogueira Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Machida lands a body shot.
A short left from Machida.
Nogueira Jr blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira Jr backwards.
Nogueira Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Nogueira Jr tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Nogueira Jr tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira Jr jabs at Machida's body.
Nogueira Jr shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edwin Nogueira Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira Jr avoids the body shot from Machida.
Renaldo Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Nogueira Jr backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renaldo Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renaldo Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belfort might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Godsmack-Bad Religion. Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Belfort!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meho Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Sirovica moves out of range easily.
Belfort misses with a body kick.
Sirovica takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Meho Sirovica has been cut.
Belfort is looking to score with low kicks.
Sirovica misses with an uppercut. Belfort saw that one coming.
Sirovica fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirovica.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bas Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meho Sirovica.
Sirovica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sirovica has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirovica takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bas Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort lands with a slapping head kick.
Sirovica tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Sirovica moves out of range easily.
Bas Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belfort misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to land body kicks.
Sirovica closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belfort tries to improve position but can't.
Sirovica tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sirovica tries for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
Sirovica tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belfort is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sirovica is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Sirovica seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Belfort wants to control but Sirovica postures up.
Sirovica is trying to get an arm triangle but Belfort is defending well.
Sirovica tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belfort is trying to control Sirovica's posture but Sirovica avoids it.
Sirovica tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sirovica has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belfort sneaks back into half guard.
That's four 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.
Sirovica seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt.
Belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Sirovica.
Sirovica looks gassed!
Belfort regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sirovica.
Belfort has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sirovica off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
Belfort throws a head kick but Sirovica moves out of range.
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belfort scores with a three punch combo!
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirovica tries to clinch up.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Belfort goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sirovica blocks the body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Belfort throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sirovica on the side of the head.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
A left lands for Belfort.
Sirovica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirovica moves into the clinch successfully.
Belfort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirovica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Sirovica has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sirovica tries to pull guard but Belfort holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sirovica drops back down to his feet.
Sirovica is working for takedown but Belfort is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sirovica has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belfort is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Belfort wants to break free but Sirovica has control.
Sirovica tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirovica drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sirovica tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belfort throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sirovica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belfort attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Belfort.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort scores with a punch to the head.
Belfort swinging wilding here.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belfort smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belfort stuffs the takedown.
Belfort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirovica was well out of range. Poor timing from Belfort.
Belfort throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belfort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Belfort as he connects with a hook.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
Sirovica shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belfort looks to land a right hand but Sirovica moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meho Sirovica's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sirovica shoots in and bounces Belfort off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Sirovica has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Sirovica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirovica is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belfort is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belfort has escaped and now he's on top!
Belfort decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Belfort takes a swing at Sirovica's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Sirovica shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Belfort.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Belfort coming out on top.
Belfort getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.
Sirovica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belfort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sirovica takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Belfort.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Sirovica moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Belfort pushes Sirovica away with a front kick.
Sirovica gets a takedown into half guard.
Sirovica with the ground and pound but Belfort uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sirovica chips away with some ground and pound.
Sirovica working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirovica makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sirovica is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Sirovica drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Belfort dives on top into guard.
Belfort trying to control but Sirovica is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Sirovica working for submissions but it's allowed Belfort to get to half guard.
Belfort stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sirovica to get to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Sirovica moves out of range easily.
Belfort misses with a leg kick.
Belfort waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sirovica.
Sirovica moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Belfort throws a series of strikes that have Sirovica backpedaling.
Belfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
Belfort is in a horrible position here. Sirovica smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sirovica has control of Belfort's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belfort regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sirovica looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sirovica is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Belfort has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Belfort!
Sirovica throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belfort slips nicely into half guard.
Belfort seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Belfort trying to mount his opponent but Sirovica defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sirovica manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belfort stopping the sweep attempt from Sirovica.
Sirovica lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belfort!
Sirovica lands a big shot there that rocks Belfort but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Meho Sirovica has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Sirovica maintains control.
Sirovica working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Sirovica.
BOOM! Sirovica connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belfort is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sirovica lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Sirovica.
Belfort wants to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
Sirovica lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Belfort hang on?
Belfort is bucking up trying to escape but Sirovica cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sirovica raining down shots from the mount!
Belfort tries to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to improve his position but Sirovica isn't that keen on the idea.
Sirovica has control of Belfort's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belfort regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirovica working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sirovica looking for a guillotine from mount but Belfort is having none of it.
Sirovica thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sirovica throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Belfort bucks Sirovica off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica tries to clinch but Belfort is having none of it.
Bas Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
Belfort gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Sirovica is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meho Sirovica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belfort throws a shot to the body.
Sirovica checks the leg kick.
Sirovica fails to land the takedown.
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirovica is out of range.
Sirovica tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Belfort misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirovica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort tries a head kick but it misses.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bas Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meho Sirovica.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirovica fails with the takedown.
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
Belfort throws a body punch but Sirovica moves out of range.
Sirovica blocks a head kick by Belfort.
Belfort throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort throws a head kick but Sirovica moves out of range.
Belfort thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sirovica if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica scores with a takedown into Belfort's guard.
Sirovica postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belfort is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sirovica, into his guard.
Sirovica looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Belfort puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sirovica is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sirovica moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sirovica throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sirovica bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belfort's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Belfort manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sirovica is desperately trying to improve his position but Belfort has a good base and remains in mount.
Belfort content just to control the position here.
Belfort with good strikes from the mount here!
Sirovica tries to improve his position but instead Belfort has taken his back!
Belfort controlling from the back.
Sirovica is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belfort doesn't have the hooks in and Sirovica manages to turn into his guard.
Sirovica passes Belfort's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sirovica is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sirovica is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Belfort reverses the position - he's now on top in Sirovica's guard.
Sirovica has an active guard here but Belfort has managed to pass into half guard.
Belfort blocks the strikes from Sirovica.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belfort decides to return to a standing position.
Belfort blocks a head kick by Sirovica.
Sirovica moves out of range of the body kick.
Belfort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort misses with a kick to the body.
Belfort throws a lazy head kick
and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belfort's guard now.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sirovica is pushing down on Belfort's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belfort is fighting to maintain full guard but Sirovica has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Sirovica.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to control here.
Sirovica missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirovica not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirovica frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sirovica working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Belfort tries to hold on but Sirovica pushes him away.
That's eight 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.
Sirovica working for a submission but Belfort is keeping him at bay.
Belfort tries to hold on but Sirovica postures up.
Belfort is looking to improve his position but Sirovica isn't that keen on the idea.
Sirovica scoring with strikes but Belfort is staying in there.
Sirovica is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Belfort is surviving well by controlling Sirovica's body position as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Belfort gets back to half guard.
Sirovica is looking to pass Belfort's guard but actually Belfort recovers to full guard.
Sirovica looking to pass the guard.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belfort manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sirovica has Belfort in his guard.
Belfort sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sirovica's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Meho Sirovica just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Meho Sirovica's cut.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belfort lands a high kick!
Belfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sirovica counters with a nice leg kick.
Belfort walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirovica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirovica fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Belfort misses with a body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Belfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sirovica.
Sirovica is chipping away with strikes.
Sirovica swings around for an armbar but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sirovica's guard.
Sirovica trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sirovica had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Belfort is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sirovica Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Belfort's back instead.
Belfort trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to get back to his feet but Sirovica has full control of the position and if anything, Belfort has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sirovica is persistently looking for the submission but Belfort is defending it well.
Sirovica looking for the choke from the back.
Belfort trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sirovica working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Belfort is trying to shake Sirovica off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sirovica won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Belfort moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses
and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belfort's guard now.
Belfort is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sirovica is controlling him.
Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Sirovica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirovica throws and elbow that misses. Belfort uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sirovica's guard. Nice move by Belfort!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirovica, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses
and Sirovica counters with a takedown into side control.
Sirovica is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belfort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belfort has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sirovica working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sirovica throwing strikes but Belfort manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica being controlled for a moment.
Sirovica tries to bench press Belfort off him but Belfort keeps the position.
Belfort tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sirovica tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sirovica fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belfort throws a lazy head kick
and Sirovica moves into the clinch.
Belfort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Belfort.
Belfort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirovica looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well.
Bas Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meho Sirovica.
Sirovica shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belfort pinned against the cage. Belfort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belfort is looking to wear down Sirovica with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sirovica tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort misses with a hook to the body
and Sirovica decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belfort's guard.
Sirovica drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Belfort dives on top into guard.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.
Sirovica looking for subs off his back but Belfort has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sirovica is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is not content to let Belfort control the position.
Sirovica works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
Sirovica looking for a guillotine here but Belfort defends easily.
Belfort works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belfort stands up from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Belfort slams his shin into Sirovica's torso.
Sirovica shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Sirovica's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belfort throws a head kick but Sirovica moves out of range.
Sirovica changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belfort looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sirovica lands some shots froms side control.
Sirovica is trying to get an arm triangle but Belfort is defending well.
Sirovica postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Meho Sirovica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Belfort lands with a kick to the temple. Sirovica shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sirovica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirovica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirovica counters with a takedown into side control.
Sirovica throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sirovica prevents Belfort from escaping the 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.
Belfort tries to buck Sirovica off but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sirovica misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belfort prevents Sirovica from improving position.
Belfort is pushing Sirovica's head away, looking to escape. Sirovica manages to hold on to the position though.
Sirovica lands some shots froms side control.
Sirovica wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort, who protects the arm well.
Sirovica scoring with punches from side control.
Belfort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sirovica's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sirovica to get the leverage.
Belfort trying to control but Sirovica postures up.
Sirovica lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to stand back up but Sirovica is controlling him
Nice strikes from Sirovica there.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sirovica uses his free foot to push down on Belfort's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belfort.
Sirovica wants to finish this one by submission but Belfort is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sirovica.
Sirovica wants to take Belfort's back here but Belfort is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica thowing shots but they're missing.
Sirovica jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belfort is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belfort and Sirovica has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sirovica working away.
Sirovica tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belfort has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sirovica goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belfort has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sirovica but great work by Belfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sirovica is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Belfort is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Belfort fails to move to back control.
Sirovica really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belfort tries to control but Sirovica wriggling away.
Sirovica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.
Belfort is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sirovica is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sirovica is desperately trying to improve his position but Belfort has a good base and remains in mount.
Belfort controlling his opponent.
Sirovica is trying to escape the mount.
That's six 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.
Belfort looking to control but Sirovica is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sirovica slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sirovica is looking to improve his position.
Belfort wants to stand up but Sirovica is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sirovica is refusing to be controlled, as Belfort sits in half guard.
Sirovica slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belfort has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sirovica to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Belfort is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sirovica pulls down on the head and he's put Belfort to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meho Sirovica!
Meho Sirovica is the new light heavyweight champion!
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