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EUFC 79 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkadi Novikov (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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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arkadi Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey throws a hook but Novikov blocks it.
The fighters circling - Dempsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dempsey is fending him off so far but Novikov persists. Nope, Dempsey circles away and we're back to standing.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novikov clinches up against the cage.
Novikov gets control of Dempsey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Novikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dempsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Novikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novikov trying to control the position here.
Dempsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dempsey wants to get up but he can't break Novikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dempsey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey throws and elbow that misses. Novikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dempsey's guard. Nice move by Novikov!
Novikov postures up in Dempsey's guard and throws a big left but Dempsey blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Novikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dempsey tries for a takedown but Novikov circles away easily
and Novikov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dempsey's guard now.
Novikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dempsey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Novikov is aware though and is defending well.
Novikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Novikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dempsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novikov.
Dempsey is looking to stand up but Novikov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov slips nicely into half guard.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
Novikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dempsey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dempsey taking some punishment here, with Novikov in his half guard.
Novikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dempsey's head.
Novikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Novikov working the head and body with strikes.
Novikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dempsey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov is looking to advance position but Dempsey won't allow it.
Novikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Novikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Novikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dempsey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Novikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Novikov thows a huge punch but Dempsey dodges it nicely.
Novikov looks to land a strike but Dempsey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Novikov dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Novikov's head and hops out.
Novikov throws a series of punches but Dempsey avoids them all with ease.
Dempsey misses with a looping left.
Dempsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dempsey misses with a low kick.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Novikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Novikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Novikov prevents Dempsey from getting back to his feet.
Novikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Novikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dempsey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Novikov somewhat.
Dempsey throws a hook to the side of Novikov's head but Novikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dempsey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dempsey did well to prevent Novikov getting side control.
Dempsey won't allow Novikov to pass to mount.
Dempsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Novikov lands strikes from half guard.
Dempsey has hold of Novikov's hands but Novikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Novikov thows a huge punch but Dempsey dodges it nicely.
Novikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov tries to control but Dempsey wriggling away.
Novikov avoids the attempt from Dempsey to control.
Novikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dempsey is looking to escape.
Dempsey bucks up and throws Novikov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dempsey throws a combination that misses
and Novikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novikov shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dempsey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dempsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dempsey.
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.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Dempsey.
Novikov pushes Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch.
Novikov goes for a takedown attempt but Dempsey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadi Novikov.
Novikov clinches.
Novikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Dempsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Novikov.
Dempsey pushes Novikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novikov prevents a body shot from Dempsey.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Novikov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov throws an elbow but Dempsey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Novikov tries to score with some ground and pound. Dempsey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Novikov prevents Dempsey from escaping the position.
Novikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dempsey keeps working.
Novikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dempsey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Novikov is breathing heavily.
Dempsey tries to escape but Novikov is in control.
Novikov is chipping away with strikes.
Novikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Novikov cracks Dempsey with a big elbow.
Novikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Novikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Dempsey is trying to get back to his feet.
Novikov working the body and head with strikes.
Novikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dempsey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dempsey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Novikov cracks Dempsey with a big right hand but Dempsey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Novikov is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dempsey'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!
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan Dempsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dempsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novikov tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Novikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Novikov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Novikov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dempsey taking a bit of punishment here - Novikov scoring with strikes.
Novikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Novikov scores with punches from side control.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Novikov drags him back down.
Novikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dempsey, who protects the arm well.
Novikov cracks Dempsey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Novikov drags him back down.
Novikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dempsey some visible discomfort.
Dempsey tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Novikov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dempsey could be in trouble here!
Novikov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dempsey trying to get back to his feet but Novikov is in full control for now.
Novikov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dempsey is looking for a way out.
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.
Novikov looking for the choke but no joy.
Novikov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Novikov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dempsey could be in trouble here!
Novikov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Novikov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dempsey is trying to stand back up.
Novikov scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dempsey!
Novikov lands a shot to the head.
Novikov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dempsey trying to get back to his feet but Novikov is in full control for now.
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.
Dempsey grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryan Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novikov trying to control momentarily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Novikov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Novikov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dempsey is looking for a way out.
Arkadi Novikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dempsey fending off the submission attempt from Novikov.
Novikov scores with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arkadi Novikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Novikov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadi Novikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Monson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marius Mousasi's chin.
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275 lbs
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247 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marius Mousasi!
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, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson shoots in for a double leg but Mousasi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mousasi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mousasi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mousasi is looking for a sweep.
Mousasi struggling a bit here.
Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mousasi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi controls the position for a moment.
Monson tries to move to mount but Mousasi blocks the move with his legs.
Monson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mousasi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monson off and has taken his back!
Mousasi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Monson.
Mousasi keeps control of the position as Monson tries to break free.
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.
Mousasi is riding his opponent, not letting Monson buck him off.
Mousasi looking for the choke but no joy.
Monson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mousasi keeps control of the position as Monson tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is controlling the position but Monson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mousasi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Monson actively working from the bottom here.
Monson looks gassed!
Mousasi wants to stand but Monson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
Monson is not content to let Mousasi control the position.
Mousasi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marius Mousasi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mousasi scores with the left hand. Monson knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jeff Monson has been cut.
Marius Mousasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mousasi connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Mousasi misses.
Mousasi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Monson sprawling to the canvas! Monson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mousasi finish him?!
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Monson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi lands a slapping body shot.
Monson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mousasi scores with a hook to the body. Monson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mousasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Mousasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Monson's cut.
That's time! Mousasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mousasi cracks Monson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Jeff Monson's cut even more.
Mousasi lands with a right that hurts Monson. Monson looks to clinch but Mousasi throws a short knee that drops Monson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Marius Mousasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Stajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Wapner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Wapner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Stajin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Wapner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stajin avoids the head kick by Wapner.
Wapner wants to clinch up but Stajin keeps it at a distance.
A shot to de liver by Stajin. Beautiful body shot.
Wapner tries to clinch but Stajin is having none of it.
Stajin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wapner.
Stajin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wapner tries to bench press Stajin off him but Stajin keeps the position.
Stajin tries to score with some ground and pound. Wapner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wapner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stajin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Stajin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wapner tries to improve position but can't.
Stajin working the ground and pound from side control.
Stajin prevents Wapner from escaping the position.
Stajin is putting a hurting on Wapner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wapner dodges the ground and pound from Stajin.
Stajin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Stajin.
Stajin trying to control the position but Wapner is working away.
Wapner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stajin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stajin in side control, throwing shots but Wapner defends.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wapner throws a head kick but Stajin moves out of range.
Stajin tries to keep at a distance but Wapner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stajin can't get the takedown.
Wapner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
Stajin drags the fight down to the ground.
Wapner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stajin, up you get!
Wapner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wapner moves into the clinch.
Stajin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wapner prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stajin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stajin avoiding damage as Wapner throws knees to the body.
Wapner prevents the takedown attempt.
Stajin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wapner prevents it.
Stajin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Stajin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wapner lands a nice knee to the body.
Stajin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wapner looking to throw knees to the head but Stajin is blocking nicely.
Wapner misses with an elbow strike.
Wapner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stajin wants a takedown but no success here.
Stajin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stajin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stajin has a closed guard, preventing Wapner from standing up.
Wapner stands and steps away. Stajin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stajin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wapner manages to avoid it.
Stajin rushes Wapner and presses him up against the cage.
Wapner lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Wapner.
Stajin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wapner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wapner connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stajin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wapner misses with a head kick.
Stajin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wapner lands a head kick!
Wapner with a hook.
Stajin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wapner slaps away a takedown attempt from Stajin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wapner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wapner clinches but Stajin breaks the clinch
and Stajin counters with a straight right hand.
Stajin misses the shot to the body.
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick and Stajin moves out of range easily.
Wapner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stajin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wapner prevents the takedown attempt.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Wapner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stajin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wapner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stajin fails with a takedown attempt.
Wapner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wapner closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wapner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wapner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stajin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wapner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stajin takes an elbow to the temple.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wapner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wapner lands an elbow that stopped Stajin in his tracks for a moment.
Wapner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wapner lands an elbow inside that Stajin shrugs off.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Wapner lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Wapner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stajin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wapner.
Wapner lands with a kick to the temple. Stajin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wapner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stajin.
Stajin blocks a head kick by Wapner.
Wapner wants to clinch up but Stajin keeps it at a distance.
Wapner is looking to clinch.
Wapner cracks the inside of Stajin's front leg.
Wapner moves in looking to clinch but Stajin pushes him off.
Stajin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stajin shoots in for a double leg but Wapner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wapner lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wapner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stajin.
Wapner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stajin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wapner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wapner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stajin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wapner misses with a combination
and Stajin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wapner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wapner tries to clinch up
and Stajin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wapner's guard now.
Wapner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stajin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wapner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stajin won't allow Wapner to get back to his feet.
Stajin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wapner has wrist control.
Stajin won't allow Wapner to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stajin wants to pass the guard but Wapner is keeping the position.
Stajin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wapner's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wapner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wapner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stajin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stajin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wapner thinking.
Wapner tries to clinch but Stajin moves away
and Stajin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wapner is refusing to be controlled, as Stajin sits in half guard.
Stajin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stajin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wapner is not content to let Stajin control the position.
Wapner manages to get to full guard.
Stajin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stajin postures up in Wapner's guard and throws a big left but Wapner blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stajin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stajin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stajin postures up in Wapner's guard and throws a big left but Wapner blocks it.
Wapner wants to stand and escape but Stajin is having none of it.
Stajin wants to control from the top but Wapner keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wapner can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stajin cracks Wapner with a good jab.
Wapner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stajin.
Stajin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wapner rushes Stajin and presses him up against the cage.
Stajin wants a takedown but no success here.
Wapner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stajin jumps guard.
Wapner preventing the sweep.
Wapner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stajin is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Stajin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick from Wapner lands but Stajin takes it in his stride.
Stajin with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick
and Stajin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wapner's guard now.
Stajin trying to control but Wapner is working from the bottom.
Stajin prevents Wapner from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stajin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wapner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick and Stajin moves out of range easily.
Stajin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wapner moves away.
Stajin blocks a head kick by Wapner.
Stajin misses with a straight right.
Wapner throws an overhand right that lands on Stajin's shoulder, as Stajin tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Stajin misses.
Wapner slips a straight right by Stajin.
Wapner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wapner lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wapner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joseph Wapner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Wapner lands but Stajin takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wapner.
Stajin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wapner's waist but Wapner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stajin off to one side.
Joseph Wapner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stajin misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wapner throws a head kick that Stajin semi-blocks.
Wapner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wapner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wapner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wapner throws a nice head kick!
Wapner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wapner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wapner throws a sloppy head kick and Stajin moves out of range easily.
Wapner throws a head kick that half lands.
Stajin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wapner moves into the clinch.
Stajin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wapner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stajin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stajin 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 Eric Stajin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stajin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stajin managing to block the knees to the body from Wapner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stajin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wapner gets underhooks to prevent Stajin's takedown attempt.
Wapner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stajin's defenses.
Wapner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wapner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wapner landing knees to the body.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Wapner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wapner lands an elbow that stopped Stajin in his tracks for a moment.
Stajin tries for a takedown but Wapner manages to get underhooks.
Stajin takes an elbow to the temple.
Wapner lands a nice elbow.
Stajin takes an elbow to the temple.
Stajin wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Wapner.
Wapner lands a good knee to the midsection. Stajin won't want to take too many of those.
Wapner lands an elbow inside that Stajin shrugs off.
Stajin wants the takedown. Wapner is fighting it off but Stajin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wapner's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wapner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stajin.
Stajin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stajin prevents Wapner from getting back to his feet.
Stajin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stajin throwing strikes from guard but Wapner blocks nicely.
Wapner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stajin working some strikes from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Wapner coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Wapner.
Stajin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wapner is not content to let Stajin control the position.
Wapner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stajin wants to control but Wapner is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wapner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eric Stajin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stajin wants to control but Wapner is keeping him busy.
Stajin cracks Wapner with a big elbow.
Stajin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wapner keeps working.
Wapner sneaks out the side door and pushes Stajin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wapner.
Joseph Wapner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wapner lands a head kick!
Wapner wants to clinch
and Stajin counters with a one-two to the body.
Wapner moves into range and clinches up with Stajin.
Wapner lands a damaging elbow.
Wapner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wapner trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Wapner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wapner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Wapner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss - God of Thunder. 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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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Arlowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arlowski looks to land a body kick but Drake moved away.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlowski as he jumps to the side.
Arlowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drake.
Drake blocks a head kick by Arlowski.
Drake throws a hook but Arlowski avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Arlowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake shoots in and bounces Arlowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arlowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
Drake wriggles free and stands up.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlowski stalks Drake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drake's face. Drake staggers backwards, shaken.
Arlowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Arlowski throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Crunch! Arlowski slams his shin into Drake's torso.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Arlowski throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arlowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake tries for a takedown but Arlowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arlowski.
Arlowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drake shoots in for a double leg but Arlowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arlowski - the referee stops the clock and Drake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arlowski. Drake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Arlowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arlowski.
Arlowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Arlowski throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Arlowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Arlowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drake will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Arlowski.
Arlowski cracks Drake with an open hand slap.
Arlowski drops Drake with a beautiful combination! Drake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arlowski is looking for the KO!
Drake is rocked!
Drake looks for a takedown but Arlowski sprawls well.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid body kick from Arlowski.
Arlowski drops Drake with a naaaaasty hook - Drake is in real trouble here! Arlowski dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Arlowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonjiro Fuuma (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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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonjiro Fuuma!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuuma tries to clinch but Mack moves out of range.
Fuuma instigates a clinch.
Fuuma lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Big Mack has been cut.
Fuuma breaks the clinch.
Fuuma forces Mack back against the cage and clinches.
Fuuma breaks from the clinch.
Fuuma tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Mack tries to land a front kick but Fuuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuuma swivels and escapes.
Big Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuuma checks it well.
Fuuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuuma tries to close the distance and clinch but Mack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mack fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fuuma.
Fuuma throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
Mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuuma swivels and escapes.
Fuuma tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Mack tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuuma gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuuma cracks Mack with a nice body shot.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Fuuma breaks from the clinch.
Fuuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mack fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Fuuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuuma breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mack.
Fuuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuuma clinches with his opponent.
Fuuma stalls.
Mack can't get the takedown.
Fuuma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mack.
Fuuma stops a takedown attempt from Mack.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuuma blocks a head kick by Mack.
Fuuma wants to clinch up but Mack keeps it at a distance.
Fuuma pushes Mack up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fuuma.
Fuuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuuma drops Mack with a nice combination! Fuuma dives into Mack's guard, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuuma controls the pace.
Fuuma wants to stand but Mack is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuuma thows a big elbow that misses.
Fuuma tries to stand but Mack is controlling from the bottom.
Fuuma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuuma misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuuma swivels and escapes.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuuma wants to clinch.
Fuuma darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuuma tries to clinch up.
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack tries to keep at a distance but Fuuma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mack tries to pull guard but Fuuma won't allow it.
Mack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fuuma wants to get back to his feet but Mack drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma sneaks out the side door and pushes Mack away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fuuma moves into the clinch.
Fuuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mack tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuuma moves into range and clinches up with Mack.
Fuuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Fuuma forces Mack back against the cage and clinches.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Fuuma as Mack shoots in.
Fuuma tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mack misses with a head kick.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonjiro Fuuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Mack's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fuuma drives through and clinches with Mack against the cage.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mack shoots for a takedown but Fuuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuuma moves into the clinch.
Mack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fuuma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fuuma clinches up against the cage.
Fuuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuuma clinches up against the cage.
Mack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuuma trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Fuuma with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuuma postures up in Mack's guard and throws a big left but Mack blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuuma wants to stand but Mack is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Fuuma is proving a slippery customer.
Fuuma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuuma manages to get himself to full guard.
Mack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fuuma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mack is controlling him well.
Fuuma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fuuma tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to free his trapped foot but Fuuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fuuma regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mack.
Fuuma wants to stand and escape but Mack is having none of it.
Mack throwing strikes but missing.
Mack is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuuma has wrist control.
Mack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mack stops Fuuma from standing up.
Mack looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws and elbow that misses. Fuuma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by Fuuma!
Mack keeping moving, preventing Fuuma from controlling successfully.
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Fuuma is proving a slippery customer.
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuuma passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuuma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fuuma drives through and clinches with Mack against the cage.
Mack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuuma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuuma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Mack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fuuma manages to break the clinch.
Mack shoots for a takedown but Fuuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuuma tries to clinch up.
Fuuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fuuma moves into the clinch.
Mack fails to pull guard.
Fuuma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fuuma breaks from the clinch.
Fuuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonjiro Fuuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Mack's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Fuuma moves out of range easily.
Fuuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuuma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mack fails to pull guard.
Fuuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mack. Mack obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mack, right into the meat.
Fuuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Fuuma lands an elbow that stopped Mack in his tracks for a moment.
Mack tries to pull guard but Fuuma won't allow it.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack throws a front kick that sends Fuuma stumbling back into the cage.
Fuuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mack shoots in and bounces Fuuma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuuma looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuuma wriggles free and stands up.
Mack throws a head kick but Fuuma moves out of range.
Mack throws a head kick that Fuuma semi-blocks.
Yonjiro Fuuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mack blocks a head kick by Fuuma.
Mack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Mack.
Mack throws a lazy head kick
and Fuuma counters with a thumping low kick.
Fuuma thuds his shin into the meat of Mack's side.
Fuuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuuma lands a jab to the nose.
Fuuma clinches.
Big Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fuuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuuma clinches with his opponent.
Fuuma breaks from the clinch.
Mack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fuuma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuuma manages to break the clinch.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuuma wants to clinch up but Mack keeps it at a distance.
Fuuma wants to clinch.
Fuuma closes the distance and clinches.
Fuuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fuuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack misses with a takedown attempt - Fuuma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuuma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fuuma tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Fuuma clinches with his opponent.
Fuuma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mack tries to pull guard but Fuuma holds him up against the cage and eventually Mack drops back down to his feet.
Fuuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mack cracks the inside of Fuuma's front leg.
Fuuma avoids the head kick by Mack.
Fuuma moves into the clinch.
Fuuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fuuma lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Mack tries to pull guard but Fuuma won't allow it.
Fuuma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fuuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mack lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuuma is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.
Fuuma wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack trying to control but Fuuma is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yonjiro Fuuma.
I've got Fuuma 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonjiro Fuuma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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221 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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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 Las Vegas, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sluggo Brott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman misses with a body kick.
Brott looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartman is just out of range.
Cartman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cartman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cartman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brott just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartman tests Brott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cartman on the side of the head.
Cartman misses with a wild combination.
Brott misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Cartman both land. Nice combination.
Cartman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brott.
Brott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Brott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cartman swinging wildly here.
Brott 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman looks to land a combination but Brott avoids it well.
Brott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brott throwing shots but Cartman is blocking nicely.
Cartman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brott lands strikes from half guard.
Brott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cartman is trying to stand back up but Brott is controlling him
Brott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartman trying to control but Brott postures up.
Brott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brott working Cartman over with strikes.
Brott is controlling the pace.
Brott prevents Cartman from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott lands strikes from half guard.
Brott lands strikes from half guard.
Cartman is trying to stand up here but Brott is controlling him well.
Brott drops an elbow to the side of Cartman's head.
Cartman is looking to escape.
Cartman is breathing heavily.
Cartman is not content to let Brott control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brott trying to pass the guard but Cartman defending well.
Brott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartman is trying to stand up here but Brott is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cartman tries to score with a low kick but Brott moves his leg out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Brott blocks the low kick.
Brott connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Brott misses its intended target.
Brott thows a body shot but no joy.
Brott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cartman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartman looks to land a combination but Brott avoids it well.
Eric Cartman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Brott.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cartman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brott lands with a hook. Cartman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cartman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brott dips to his left and cracks Cartman with an uppercut!
Brott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartman misses with a double jab
and Brott counters with a nice body shot.
Brott takes a swing at Cartman's ribcage but misses.
Brott dodges the punch combination from Cartman.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cartman finds it's target.
Cartman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cartman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cartman tries to clinch but Brott moves out of range.
Cartman misses with a double jab
and Brott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brott shoots in looking for a takedown. Cartman tries to sprawl out of it but Brott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cartman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Cartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sluggo Brott.
Cartman misses with a leg kick.
Cartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartman misses with a double jab
and Brott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartman won't be happy with that.
Brott lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sluggo Brott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cartman wants to slow Brott down by chopping away at his legs.
Brott throws a series of punches but Cartman moves out of range.
Cartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brott counters with a straight right hand.
Cartman tries to clinch
and Brott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brott is nestled in close to Cartman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartman tries to kick Brott off but Brott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brott working the head and body with strikes.
Brott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brott is landing with some decent strikes but Cartman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brott has control of Cartman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cartman is trying to stand up.
Brott looking to secure an arm triangle but Cartman defends it well.
Cartman gets back to half guard.
Brott working the head and body with strikes.
Cartman tries to kick Brott off but Brott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brott winds up and cracks Cartman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cartman trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brott is working for a kimura but Cartman is defending it quite comfortably.
Brott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman pushes Brott off and gets back to his feet.
Cartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brott.
Cartman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cartman duly obliges.
Brott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartman.
Brott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartman staying out of range there.
Cartman stuffs the takedown.
Cartman ducks under a wild hook from Brott.
Cartman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cartman won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Brott.
Brott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cartman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cartman is looking for a sweep.
Cartman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Brott seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brott scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cartman to see if he's OK.
Cartman is looking to reverse the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cartman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cartman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cartman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brott counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartman misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brott.
Cartman throws a combination that misses
and Brott counters with a single leg into guard. Cartman didn't expect that.
Brott stops Cartman from standing up.
Brott stands up over Cartman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brott prevents Cartman from getting back to his feet.
Brott landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartman wants to get back to his feet but Brott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartman's head.
Brott forces his way into half guard.
Cartman is refusing to be controlled, as Brott sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brott lands a nice short elbow.
Brott is nestled in close to Cartman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brott.
Cartman is looking for a sweep. Brott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartman wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sluggo Brott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Brott or perhaps it was just good defense by Cartman which made him look bad.
Sluggo Brott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartman misses with a double jab
and Brott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Cartman is predictable there
and Brott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cartman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brott on the ground.
Cartman is trying to stand.
Brott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartman trying to control but Brott postures up.
Brott moves into full mount! Cartman won't be happy about that!
Cartman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cartman pushes Brott off looking to stand but Brott dives back in and keeps control.
Brott is nestled in close to Cartman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brott drops an elbow to the side of Cartman's head.
Sluggo Brott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartman tries to kick Brott off but Brott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartman pushes Brott off but Brott dives into side control.
Cartman tries to improve position but can't.
Brott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartman is pushing Brott's head away, looking to escape. Brott manages to hold on to the position though.
Brott has hold of Cartman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cartman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brott cranks the arm and Cartman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cartman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sluggo Brott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrel Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Goodspeed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrel Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Goodspeed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodspeed scores with a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodspeed looking to sit in guard and control but Sackett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodspeed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goodspeed trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodspeed is keeping the position for now.
Sackett advances to half guard.
Goodspeed is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodspeed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sackett.
Goodspeed trying to hold on to Sackett's head to control him but Sackett postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sackett connects with a nice short shot to Goodspeed's temple.
Goodspeed taking some punishment here, with Sackett in his half guard.
Goodspeed gets full guard.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Goodspeed is keeping the position.
Goodspeed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Goodspeed keeps moving.
Goodspeed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed slows the pace down in half guard.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodspeed trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sackett is holding on to half guard well.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Goodspeed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodspeed throws a strike but Sackett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sackett pulls Goodspeed in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goodspeed with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
Goodspeed wants to stand and escape but instead Sackett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sackett stands up and waves to Goodspeed to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Goodspeed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodspeed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Sackett stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanley Goodspeed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett connects with the punch.
It looks like Stanley Goodspeed has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Goodspeed swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Goodspeed moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
No joy there for Goodspeed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodspeed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sackett takes a swing at Goodspeed's ribcage but misses.
Goodspeed is breathing heavily.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Sackett cracks Goodspeed on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Goodspeed falls backwards against the cage. Sackett follows up with more strikes that drop Goodspeed to his knees. Sackett keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Goodspeed! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrel Sackett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsson has chosen Tenacious D - Master Exploder as his entrance music. Sebastian Monsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsson looking to pass the guard.
Monkey is looking to stand up but Monsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Monsson pushes down on Monkey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monsson is trying to work for a kimura but Monkey is defending well.
Monkey is trying to get back to full guard.
Monkey is trying to maintain the position but Monsson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey tries to kick Monsson off in order to stand up. Monsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Monsson wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Monkey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsson on the ground.
Monsson advances nicely into full mount.
Monsson wants to take his opponent's back but Monkey doesn't allow it.
Monsson looking to control but Monkey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monkey wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Monsson.
Monkey trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monkey prevents Monsson from taking his back.
Monsson prevents Monkey from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsson is looking to work his way around to Monkey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Monkey somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Monkey misses with a wild combination.
Monkey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monkey was covering up waiting for the punch and Monsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monsson wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Monsson passes Monkey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsson trying to mount his opponent but Monkey defends it.
Monsson stops Monkey from getting back to his feet.
Monsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Monkey!
You get the feeling that Monkey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Monsson wants to take Monkey's back here but Monkey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Monsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Monkey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Monkey shrugs it off.
Monkey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monkey wants to control but Monsson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monsson wants to control the pace but Monkey is squirming around nicely.
Monsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Monsson trying to control but Monkey is having none of it.
Monsson wants to take his opponent's back but Monkey doesn't allow it.
Monsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Monkey frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Monsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsson is looking to slow Monkey down with leg kicks.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Monkey drops Monsson with a beautiful combination! Monsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monkey is looking for the KO!
Monsson is rocked!
It looks like Sebastian Monsson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Monkey finish him?
Monkey lands an uppercut, right on the button! Monsson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Monkey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kannegaard has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beasty Kannegaard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wednesday's corner calls for a 1-2. Wednesday obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kannegaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kannegaard delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Wednesday.
A swing and a miss from Kannegaard.
Wednesday lands a really nice looking cross but Kannegaard seems unphased.
Wednesday clobbers Kannegaard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Wednesday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wednesday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kannegaard can pounce on him.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Wednesday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wednesday jabs at Kannegaard's body.
Kannegaard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wednesday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kannegaard wants to clinch but Wednesday slips to the side
and Wednesday counters with a two punch combo.
Kannegaard throws a push kick but Wednesday slaps the foot to one side.
Wednesday lands a two punch combo.
Kannegaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Wednesday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wednesday circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
A big left from Kannegaard misses.
Wednesday throws a good cross that connects.
Kannegaard wants to clinch
and Wednesday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wednesday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wednesday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kannegaard's hands.
Kannegaard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kannegaard darts in trying to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kannegaard misses with a body kick.
Kannegaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a head shot.
Wednesday walks into a jab.
Kannegaard wants to clinch but Wednesday slips to the side
and Wednesday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wednesday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kannegaard closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Wednesday to counter with a crisp jab.
Wednesday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wednesday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up
and Wednesday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Wednesday.
Kannegaard throws a body kick that misses.
Wednesday throws a nice looking combination but Kannegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wednesday connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kannegaard darts in trying to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wednesday, as that shot connected.
Kannegaard wants to clinch but Wednesday slips to the side
and Wednesday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kannegaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kannegaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wednesday throws a nice looking combination but Kannegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kannegaard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wednesday is able to avoid easily.
Alpo Wednesday is winning the standup battle so far.
Kannegaard tries to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a nice uppercut.
Beasty Kannegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday sizes up Kannegaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kannegaard darts in trying to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a straight right hand.
Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard throws a front kick that sends Wednesday stumbling back into the cage.
Wednesday dips to his left and cracks Kannegaard with an uppercut!
Kannegaard wants to clinch but Wednesday slips to the side
and Wednesday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kannegaard, as that shot connected.
Wednesday misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wednesday counters with a one-two to the body.
Kannegaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Wednesday as he connects with a hook.
Kannegaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wednesday.
Kannegaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kannegaard misses with a body shot
and Kannegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kannegaard throws a looping overhand right but Wednesday ducks down to avoid it.
Kannegaard misses with a body shot
and Wednesday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wednesday's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wednesday duly obliges.
Wednesday scores with a nice strike.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up
and Wednesday counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Wednesday.
Kannegaard is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wednesday tries to break free but Kannegaard pushes him back against the cage.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wednesday blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard throws a push kick but Wednesday slaps the foot to one side.
Wednesday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kannegaard throws a head kick but Wednesday moves out of range.
Wednesday scores with a punch to the head.
Kannegaard misses with a head kick.
Kannegaard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wednesday counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wednesday. That snapped Kannegaard's head back.
Kannegaard wants to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a two punch combo.
Kannegaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Wednesday finish him?
Kannegaard closes the distance but Wednesday moves to the side
and Wednesday counters with a stiff right hand.
Kannegaard looks to clinch
and Wednesday counters with a huge left! Kannegaard is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wednesday isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kannegaard from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wednesday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpo Wednesday!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Walk With Me In Hell. George Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pierre checks a leg kick.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy is looking to chop away at Pierre's legs.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Pierre throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarthy clobbers Pierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pierre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
McCarthy throws a low kick, looking for Pierre's leg but Pierre calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarthy.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre checks a low kick from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pierre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy needs to keep his hands up - Pierre had a free shot at his head there.
Pierre tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierre lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
McCarthy gets underhooks to prevent Pierre's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from McCarthy.
Pierre looks gassed!
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from McCarthy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy is stalling here.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCarthy presses Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
A bit of stalling here from McCarthy.
Pierre wants to break free but McCarthy has control.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy prevents Pierre from breaking the clinch.
McCarthy lands a body punch.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCarthy lands a body punch.
McCarthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body.
McCarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from McCarthy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy'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.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from McCarthy.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
McCarthy works on Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Pierre is trying to break free.
McCarthy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
Pierre is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy trying to control the position but instead, Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCarthy into the cage.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCarthy has clasped his hands together around Pierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pierre keeps McCarthy under control for a moment.
McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pierre to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pierre throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCarthy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierre as McCarthy tries to tie him up.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
Pierre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCarthy is keeping busy.
Good body shot from McCarthy.
A shot in the inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pierre's efforts to push away.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
A short body shot lands from McCarthy as the two fighters clinch.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cormac McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarthy wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from McCarthy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCarthy.
McCarthy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McCarthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
Pierre is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarthy has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
A shot in the inside from McCarthy.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Pierre is working for takedown but McCarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCarthy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pierre is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierre can do to turn this around?
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierre tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Pierre lands with a right to the head.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
McCarthy thumps Pierre with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pierre swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
Pierre throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy is looking to score with low kicks.
Pierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCarthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pierre slips a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy is looking to land body kicks.
McCarthy throws a hook but Pierre blocks it.
A combination from Pierre does no damage.
McCarthy moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
Pierre avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Pierre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierre misses the jab.
Pierre blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pierre can't get the takedown.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierre is working for takedown but McCarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
A short left from McCarthy.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
McCarthy keeps control of Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Pierre ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Pierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCarthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
A short left from McCarthy.
McCarthy'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.
McCarthy looking to slow down the pace here.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from McCarthy as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCarthy pushes Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCarthy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body.
Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCarthy pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from McCarthy.
Pierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy cracks the inside of Pierre's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCarthy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by McCarthy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left and a right from McCarthy both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
McCarthy avoiding damage.
Pierre working aggressively here.
McCarthy works on Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Pierre wants to break free but McCarthy has control.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from McCarthy.
A short right from McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McCarthy is hanging on to Pierre's back as he tries to escape.
McCarthy wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
McCarthy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
McCarthy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCarthy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pierre is in bad spot here.
McCarthy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCarthy avoids the attempt from Pierre to control.
Pierre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McCarthy is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and Pierre is in trouble!
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pierre has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pierre is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierre avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy is pressing down on Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pierre is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pierre takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierre.
McCarthy throws a nice head kick!
It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy wants to slow Pierre down by chopping away at his legs.
McCarthy wants to land a leg kick but Pierre is out of range.
McCarthy slips a jab from Pierre.
Pierre works the jab nicely.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Pierre.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierre.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pierre cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pierre scores with a jab to the head.
McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but Pierre avoids it.
Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierre misses the target.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy throws out a loose jab but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Pierre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Pierre dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre.
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pierre tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
Pierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from McCarthy.
Pierre is trying to break free.
McCarthy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a right hand.
Pierre being controlled against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a right to the head.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
Pierre stalling in the clinch but McCarthy improves position.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pierre is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy stalls.
McCarthy pushes Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierre is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy blocks a body shot from Pierre.
Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from McCarthy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCarthy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy presses Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCarthy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy works on Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre tries to stall but McCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for McCarthy to work.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Pierre's head.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
McCarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy pushes Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy had his way with George Pierre in that round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Pierre in a clinch.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy stalls.
McCarthy keeps control of Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarthy'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.
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.
Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCarthy digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCarthy digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCarthy pushes Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy is leaning against Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCarthy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCarthy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
McCarthy works on Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
McCarthy pushes Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from McCarthy.
A short left from McCarthy.
Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy keeps control of Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCarthy avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for McCarthy.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is struggling to control the position.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body.
McCarthy digs a right hand into Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pierre's gas tank.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCarthy is pushing Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
A right hook to the body lands for McCarthy.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCarthy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCarthy, right into the meat.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pierre motions for McCarthy to come forward. Pierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCarthy.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCarthy can pounce on him.
McCarthy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarthy thumps Pierre with a low kick.
McCarthy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierre. That did some damage!
Pierre walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCarthy.
Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCarthy scores with a spinning back kick!
Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCarthy can pounce on him.
McCarthy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pierre's calf.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McCarthy.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarthy. That's going to slow Pierre down.
Pierre walks into a stiff left hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
McCarthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
Pierre throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy defending well as Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
Pierre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
George Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy tries to score with a low kick but Pierre moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
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