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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Smashed Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mswati Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuma has chosen Swaziland National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Smashed Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mswati Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smashed Face on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smashed Face could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zuma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smashed Face will feel that in the morning.
Mswati Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smashed Face is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma cracks the inside of Smashed Face's front leg.
Zuma lands a big head kick that sends Smashed Face tumbling to the mat! Zuma takes a step backwards and waves Smashed Face back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smashed Face is rocked!
It looks like Brian Smashed Face has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Zuma uses the oldest trick in the book to send Smashed Face tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Zuma is absolutely delighted - when Smashed Face wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mswati Zuma!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micheal De Atrmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legate Lanius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal De Atrmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Legate Lanius!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Atrmus circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Atrmus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lanius is lucky that one didn't land flush.
De Atrmus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lanius is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Atrmus misses with a double jab
and Lanius counters by moving into the clinch.
De Atrmus blocks the elbow strike.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lanius landing knees to the head.
Lanius keeps control of De Atrmus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lanius.
De Atrmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
De Atrmus is looking to break free of the clinch but Lanius has double underhooks.
Lanius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Atrmus tries to break free but Lanius pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Atrmus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lanius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Atrmus wants to stall.
Lanius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Atrmus blocks the elbow strike.
De Atrmus is trying to drag Lanius to the mat but Lanius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Atrmus avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus is trying to force a seperation but Lanius has the dominant position.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but De Atrmus blocks it.
De Atrmus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Atrmus.
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.
De Atrmus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lanius.
De Atrmus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lanius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal De Atrmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus blocks the elbow strike.
Lanius lands a left hand.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Atrmus's efforts to push away.
De Atrmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lanius controlling the action here for a moment.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanius throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lanius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
De Atrmus wants to break free but Lanius has control.
De Atrmus wants to break free but Lanius has control.
Lanius controlling the action here for a moment.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike.
De Atrmus takes an elbow to the temple.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Atrmus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four 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.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Atrmus's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
Lanius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Atrmus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Atrmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lanius leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Atrmus looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legate Lanius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lanius gets a clinch.
De Atrmus wants to stall.
Lanius prevents De Atrmus from breaking the clinch.
De Atrmus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius missing with knees to the body.
Lanius connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Atrmus's face.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike.
Lanius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Atrmus takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Atrmus goes for a takedown attempt but Lanius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lanius wants to clinch.
Lanius avoids the head kick by De Atrmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanius has De Atrmus up against the cage in a clinch.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lanius as De Atrmus tries to tie him up.
Lanius managing to block the knees to the body from De Atrmus.
De Atrmus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lanius prevents it.
De Atrmus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lanius prevents De Atrmus from breaking the clinch.
De Atrmus is looking to break free of the clinch but Lanius has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Atrmus's brow.
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.
De Atrmus throws an elbow that misses.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from De Atrmus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal De Atrmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanius successfully pulls guard.
De Atrmus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lanius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Atrmus gets tackled into the cage by Lanius. Lanius maintains the clinch.
Lanius missing with knees to the body.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Atrmus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Atrmus is trying to maintain a safe position but Lanius gets an underhook and turns De Atrmus into the cage.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
Lanius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lanius misses with a knee strike.
Lanius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Atrmus is trying to force a seperation but Lanius has the dominant position.
De Atrmus misses with a knee to the head.
De Atrmus managing to block the knees to the body from Lanius.
De Atrmus tries to score a body lock takedown but Lanius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Lanius.
De Atrmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lanius avoids a wild elbow strike from De Atrmus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Atrmus tries to break free but Lanius pushes him back against the cage.
De Atrmus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lanius walks away with a smile on his face. De Atrmus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lanius has managed to clinch.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Atrmus's efforts to push away.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Lanius leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Atrmus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lanius prevents De Atrmus from breaking the clinch.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Atrmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legate Lanius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lanius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Atrmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Atrmus misses with an uppercut
and Lanius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lanius.
Lanius jumps guard.
Lanius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Atrmus is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Atrmus won't allow Lanius to sweep him here.
Lanius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Atrmus stopping the sweep attempt from Lanius.
Lanius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius wants to get back to his feet but De Atrmus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lanius pushes De Atrmus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lanius moves in looking to clinch but De Atrmus pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Atrmus has a takedown stuffed.
Lanius doesn't manage to clinch there - De Atrmus circles away.
Lanius fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from De Atrmus.
Lanius tries to clinch up but De Atrmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheal De Atrmus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanius pushes De Atrmus up against the cage in a clinch.
De Atrmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Atrmus tries to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling the position.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but De Atrmus blocks it.
De Atrmus can't break the clinch.
De Atrmus wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal De Atrmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Atrmus stalling in the clinch but Lanius improves position.
De Atrmus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lanius just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Atrmus's brow.
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.
Lanius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Atrmus blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on De Atrmus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Atrmus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lanius smiles and moves away.
De Atrmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanius moves into the clinch successfully.
De Atrmus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lanius just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Atrmus goes for a takedown attempt but Lanius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Atrmus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lanius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Atrmus somewhat.
Legate Lanius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lanius has closed the distance and engaged De Atrmus in a clinch.
De Atrmus is trying to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling him.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Atrmus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lanius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Atrmus tries for a takedown but Lanius manages to get underhooks.
Lanius displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Atrmus up against the cage.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Atrmus tries to pull guard but Lanius won't allow it.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lanius tries to close the distance and clinch but De Atrmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lanius takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Atrmus's brow.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
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.
De Atrmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus wants to get back to striking at distance but Lanius won't allow it.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from De Atrmus.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lanius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lanius has De Atrmus pressed against the cage, preventing De Atrmus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Micheal De Atrmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legate Lanius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lanius lands a nice elbow.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legate Lanius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lanius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legate Lanius!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rain The Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes has chosen All Of The Lights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rain The Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as The Pain shoots in.
The Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendes lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes works over The Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pain is breathing heavily.
The Pain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
The Pain controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Pain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes is looking to work some ground and pound but The Pain has wrist control.
Mendes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendes thows a big elbow that misses.
Mendes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendes with a nice head shot there.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Pain has momentary wrist control but Mendes slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendes landing with the ground and pound.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes won't allow The Pain to get back to his feet.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Pain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Pain's head.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
The Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes landing with the ground and pound.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes cracks The Pain with a solid left hand.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Pain is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes works over The Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendes stands up over The Pain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chad Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes postures up in The Pain's guard and throws a big left but The Pain blocks it.
Mendes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Pain is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
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.
The Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendes's head.
The Pain looks to land a strike but Mendes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Pain throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendes is in close to The Pain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mendes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Pain to the ground. Mendes is now in The Pain's guard.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes works over The Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendes postures up in The Pain's guard and throws a big left but The Pain blocks it.
The Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Mendes chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes won't allow The Pain to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Pain wants to stand but Mendes is controlling the position.
Mendes with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Mendes thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Pain trying to control the position here.
Mendes chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Pain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but The Pain blocks nicely.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendes postures up.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Pain has momentary wrist control but Mendes slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendes distracts The Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from The Pain.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes working some strikes from top position.
Mendes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendes landing some decent shots from guard.
Rain The Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Mendes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amaral kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Invincible Tonight. Frank McMurdoch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurdoch lands a left and a right that send Amaral crashing to the mat, dazed. McMurdoch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Amaral is rocked!
It looks like Joseph Amaral has been cut.
Amaral is breathing heavily.
McMurdoch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amaral.
Oh Amaral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMurdoch throws an overhand right that lands on Amaral's shoulder, as Amaral tries to avoid the shot.
Amaral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMurdoch.
Amaral slips a jab from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch throws a hook but Amaral blocks it.
McMurdoch misses with a hook. Amaral ducked under it nicely.
Amaral avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMurdoch throws a hook but Amaral avoids it easily.
Amaral avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMurdoch connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Amaral to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McMurdoch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank McMurdoch!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Pheonix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Pheonix!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pheonix but Pheonix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nestle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pheonix.
A head kick from Pheonix lands but Nestle takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pheonix!
Pheonix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pheonix leaves Nestle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nestle dives in and grabs Pheonix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pheonix pushes down on Nestle's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Nestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nestle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pheonix.
Nestle is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pheonix feints and then cracks Nestle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nestle down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pheonix - that will leave a mark!
Nestle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nestle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pheonix can pounce on him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pheonix! Nestle is out on his feet! Pheonix rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nestle is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nestle is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Pheonix!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Wessing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crouch has chosen Headstrong as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Wessing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Crouch!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wessing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crouch, pushing him back against the cage.
Crouch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wessing wants to control but Crouch postures up.
Crouch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wessing tries to escape but Crouch is in control.
Wessing can't do much from the bottom here.
Crouch wants to stand but Wessing has his arm trapped.
Wessing throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Crouch darts in trying to clinch
and Wessing holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wessing jumps guard but Crouch stands there with Wessing around his waist. Wessing gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Crouch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crouch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wessing just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crouch fails to pull guard.
Wessing jumps guard but Crouch stands there with Wessing around his waist. Wessing gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wessing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Wessing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wessing prevents Crouch from breaking the clinch.
Crouch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wessing walks away with a smile on his face. Crouch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Crouch or perhaps it was just good defense by Wessing which made him look bad.
Wessing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wessing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wessing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crouch defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wessing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crouch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wessing is working away from the top position though.
Wessing decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wessing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crouch was covering up waiting for the punch and Wessing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wessing tries to free his leg and advance position but Crouch is retaining full guard.
Crouch looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wessing wants to control from the top but Crouch keeps moving.
Crouch wants to stand up but Wessing is controlling him.
Wessing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crouch trying to keep a closed guard but Wessing is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Grant Crouch.
Wessing 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.
Crouch keeping moving, preventing Wessing from controlling successfully.
Wessing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crouch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wessing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wessing won't allow Crouch to get back to his feet.
Alex Wessing has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Crouch as he connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crouch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wessing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Wessing dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wessing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crouch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wessing moves into the clinch successfully.
Crouch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crouch is looking to break free of the clinch but Wessing has double underhooks.
Crouch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crouch wants to get back to striking at distance but Wessing won't allow it.
Wessing breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wessing fails with a takedown attempt.
Wessing moves into the clinch.
Wessing pulls Crouch into guard.
Crouch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wessing has a closed guard, preventing Crouch from standing up.
Wessing is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wessing is leaning against Crouch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wessing wants a takedown.
Crouch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wessing just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wessing is pushing Crouch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crouch is trying to break the clinch but Wessing has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Wessing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crouch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wessing goes for a takedown attempt but Crouch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Wessing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crouch dives in and grabs Wessing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wessing pushes down on Crouch's head and hops out.
Crouch tries to clinch but Wessing moves away
so Wessing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crouch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wessing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crouch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wessing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wessing trying to control but Crouch is working from the bottom.
Wessing stands up from Crouch's guard - Wessing perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wessing tries for a takedown but Crouch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crouch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant Crouch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crouch shoots in but no luck this time.
Crouch shoots in but Wessing avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wessing shoots in looking for a takedown. Crouch tries to sprawl out of it but Wessing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crouch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wessing rushes Crouch and presses him up against the cage.
Crouch breaks from the clinch.
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.
Jab, jab by Crouch - just one landing.
Wessing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crouch's waist but Crouch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wessing off to one side.
Crouch shoots in and drives through. Wessing sprawls well.
Crouch fails with a takedown attempt.
Crouch scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Crouch lands but Wessing takes it in his stride.
Crouch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crouch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wessing circles away.
Wessing looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wessing wants to pass the guard but Crouch is defending well.
Still in half guard, Wessing seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Wessing dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crouch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wessing.
Wessing dives in and scores a takedown into Crouch's guard.
Wessing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wessing wants to pass the guard but Crouch is keeping the position.
Crouch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crouch is working an open guard so Wessing takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wessing shoots for a takedown but Crouch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crouch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Crouch finds it's target.
Crouch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wessing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crouch drives through and clinches with Wessing against the cage.
A body shot lands from Crouch.
Wessing manages to break the clinch.
Wessing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crouch, pushing him back against the cage.
Crouch lands with a short shot to the head.
Crouch is trying to break free.
Crouch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wessing has him pressed against the cage.
Wessing fails to pull guard.
Crouch fails to pull guard.
Crouch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wessing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crouch circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crouch shoots in for a takedown but Wessing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crouch tries to clinch up but Wessing circles away and keeps his distance.
Crouch clinches.
Wessing prevents Crouch from breaking the clinch.
Wessing has picked Crouch up - he's going for a ride! Wessing dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crouch is trying to maintain the position but Wessing is very close to passing his half guard.
Wessing misses with a head shot. Crouch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wessing trying to control but Crouch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crouch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wessing's guard.
Wessing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wessing wants to sweep but no luck.
Wessing has a closed guard, preventing Crouch from standing up.
Crouch wants to control from the top but Wessing keeps moving.
Crouch preventing the sweep.
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.
Wessing wants to get back to his feet but Crouch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crouch misses with a low kick.
Crouch lands a right hook to the body.
Crouch scores with a jab to the head.
Wessing misses with a shot to the body
and Crouch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alex Wessing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crouch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crouch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wessing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crouch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crouch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wessing has time to react.
Grant Crouch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crouch lands a nice shot to the body.
Wessing takes one on the button.
Crouch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alex Wessing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crouch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grant Crouch.
I think Wessing 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Wessing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano has chosen New York as his entrance music. Damian Marciano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marciano misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. Marciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marciano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Davis shoots and misses
and Marciano counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Marciano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Marciano postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Marciano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marciano prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis being controlled here, momentarily.
Marciano throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marciano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis won't allow Marciano to get back to his feet.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Marciano is retaining full guard.
Davis trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Davis passes Marciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano's head.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano keeps working.
Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to stand but Marciano has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marciano defending well though.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
Davis stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Davis trying to control the action but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis tries to stand and escape but Marciano is controlling the position.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marciano is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Davis tries to stand and escape but Marciano is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Marciano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marciano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marciano counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano throws a left that rocks Davis and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Marciano dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Davis regain composure!
Davis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marciano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marciano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marciano misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marciano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Davis tries to escape but Marciano is in control.
Marciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Marciano.
Davis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
Davis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Marciano lands a few punches from side control.
Marciano prevents Davis from escaping the position.
Marciano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marciano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marciano happy to just control the position for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Marciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marciano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Davis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marciano.
Marciano is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marciano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Marciano fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Marciano misses with a head shot. Davis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marciano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marciano throws and elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marciano's guard. Nice move by Davis!
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Damian Marciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marciano pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marciano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marciano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marciano postures up.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marciano's guard.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marciano seems keen to control Davis's posture.
Marciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Davis is really struggling to control Marciano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Phil Davis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Davis gets a double leg takedown into Marciano's guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Davis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marciano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marciano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marciano!
Marciano with the ground and pound but Davis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis wants to stand but Marciano is controlling the position.
Marciano throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marciano throws and elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marciano's guard. Nice move by Davis!
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phil Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Marciano has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis stops Marciano from standing up.
Damian Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis thows a big elbow that misses.
Davis postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Davis postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Marciano.
Well Marciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Marciano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McGruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cu Chulainn. McGruber has chosen Chevelle - Shameful Metaphors as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Scotty McGruber was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty McGruber!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGruber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chulainn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGruber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chulainn counters with a straight right hand.
McGruber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chulainn but Chulainn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGruber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGruber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chulainn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGruber somewhat.
McGruber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulainn.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn drops McGruber with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGruber looks back up at him and smiles so Chulainn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McGruber is rocked!
Chulainn ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McGruber out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cu Chulainn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yama has chosen Yatta as his entrance music. Kasahiro Yama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is looking to advance position but Yama won't allow it.
Yama is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yama avoid being mounted?
Yama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yama 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.
Yama sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith taking shots to the head.
Smith tries to hold on but Yama postures up.
Yama landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yama unloading with bombs!
Yama landing strikes from the mount.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yama is keeping the position for now.
Yama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kasahiro Yama was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Yama counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yama stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yama!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yama tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yama is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yama working the ground and pound.
Yama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yama laying and praying for a moment but Smith takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Yama trying to control the pace.
Yama is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yama 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yama wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Yama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yama is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith has his foot on Yama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yama works his way back into a safe position though.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Yama wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Yama trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yama controlling the pace.
Yama seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yama's back!
Yama is really stuck here.
Yama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Kasahiro Yama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is not going to allow Yama to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Yama.
Smith is controlling Yama's posture.
Yama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yama looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Yama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith working for a triangle but Yama defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamais looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
Yama is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom.
Yama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Yama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Yama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yama.
Yama trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Yama lands an elbow.
Yama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Yama moves into full mount!
Yama wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Yama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yama avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Yama looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Yama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Yama's attempts to control the action.
Yama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yama wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama with a couple of short strikes.
Yama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Yama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yama drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Yama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Yama is controlling well.
Yama is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Yama wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Yama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Yama lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yama has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Yama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yama throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Yama has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is in trouble now - Yama has advanced to mount!
Yama scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Smith taking shots to the head.
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.
Yama scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Yama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Yama's body position as best he can.
Yama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yama with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yama landing shots from mount.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yama lands with some strikes.
Yama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama with good strikes from the mount 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!
Yama tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Yama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yama scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Yama cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Yama's guard. A big mistake from Yama there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yama is working away from the top position though.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith makes his way to full guard, as Yama worked for a kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yama passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Yama in his half guard.
Yama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith has hold of Yama's hands but Yama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Yama sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yama on his heels. He'll look to pass Yama's guard now, I'm sure.
Yama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Yama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom.
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith advances to half guard.
Yama is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yama is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yama works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yama wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Yama pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Yama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Yama trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Yama looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Yama has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!
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.
Smith trying to control the position but Yama is working away.
Yama regains half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Yama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yama is holding on for now.
Yama trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yama's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yama wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Roland Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasahiro Yama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 44:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasahiro Yama! Kasahiro Yama retains his light heavyweight title!
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