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CONFLICT LXXXII on PPV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen cracks a nice hook into Dama's ribs.
Dama misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Dama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Dama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Dama avoids them all with ease.
Dama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dama defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Dama tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Dama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Dama misses.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Pertti Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Dama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dama throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Dama misses the jab.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Dama avoids it easily.
Dama defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Dama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dama shoots in and gets a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Dama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dama postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Dama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulkkinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dama, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dama looking to control.
Pulkkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Dama.
Pulkkinen is stalling in the full guard.
Dama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkkinen is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully.
Dama is looking for a triangle here but Pulkkinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dama tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dama is working hard here to advance position.
Pulkkinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulkkinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulkkinen's back!
Dama misses with an elbow to the head.
Dama somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
I really don't envy Pulkkinen right now.
Pulkkinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pertti Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Dama throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Dama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dama.
Pulkkinen throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Dama.
Pulkkinen stuns Dama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Dama right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama fails to land the takedown.
Dama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dama doesn't seem phased though.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pulkkinen won't be happy with that.
Pulkkinen tries to buck Dama off but Dama is having none of it.
Pulkkinen holding on.
Dama with the ground and pound but Pulkkinen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen is refusing to be controlled, as Dama sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dama wants to take a breather but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Pulkkinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dama.
Dama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Dama throws a strike but Pulkkinen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dama dives in for a single leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Dama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dama digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Dama's head back.
Dama jabs Pulkkinen right on the nose. Pulkkinen blinks but takes it well.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Dama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dama throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen stuns Dama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Dama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dama.
Dama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen just manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Pertti Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dama throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Dama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Dama off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Dama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen stuffs the takedown.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Dama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dama scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Dama throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dama.
Dama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dama counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Dama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pulkkinen controls Dama momentarily but Dama frees himself.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen looking to control but Dama passes into half guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Dama postures up.
Dama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama throwing shots but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Dama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dama stalling away here and it's allowed Pulkkinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dama trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pertti Pulkkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Genki Dama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Dama takes one to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dama. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Dama looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pulkkinen 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Pertti Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Cuaresma Iiii has chosen All of the lights! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up but Complex circles away and keeps his distance.
Complex lands with a nice body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Complex.
Complex half committed to a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Complex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cuaresma Iiii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Complex.
Complex lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches up against the cage.
Complex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Complex.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
Complex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Complex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Complex controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Complex blocks it.
Complex blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Complex lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuaresma Iiii backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Complex goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii prevents it.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
A short uppercut from Complex.
Cuaresma Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Complex's takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Complex.
Complex blocking some punches.
Complex scores with a shot to the side of Cuaresma Iiii's head.
Complex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Complex digs a right hand underneath Cuaresma Iiii's ribcage. Cuaresma Iiii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Complex lands with a short shot to the head.
Complex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuaresma Iiii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cuaresma Iiii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cuaresma Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Complex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Complex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Complex lands with a good body shot.
Complex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Complex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Complex - just one landing.
Cuaresma Iiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Complex lands a leg kick that knocks Cuaresma Iiii off balance momentarily.
Complex lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Complex.
Complex is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Complex is avoiding it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Cuaresma Iiii takes one to the side of the head.
Complex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Complex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cuaresma Iiii's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Complex scores with a punch to the head.
Complex slips under a jab.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Complex fakes the leg kick and cracks Cuaresma Iiii in the body.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Complex moves out of range.
Complex appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Complex connects with a solid leg kick.
Cuaresma Iiii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuaresma Iiii is rocked!
It looks like Pol Cuaresma Iiii has been cut.
Complex throws a monster overhand right that drops Cuaresma Iiii! Complex follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Complex!
A relieved looking Napoleon Complex thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Pol Cuaresma Iiii stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll go Fuck your sister, mother and your grand mother'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Ya Neck. Jeff Jonhson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson digs a good hook to Clinton's body.
Clinton misses with a straight left.
Jonhson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Clinton lands.
It looks like Jeff Jonhson has been cut.
Jonhson thuds his right hand into Clinton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonhson throws the kick towards the body but Clinton avoids it.
Clinton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clinton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clinton checks a leg kick nicely.
Clinton fails with the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clinton checks a leg kick.
Clinton lunges at Jonhson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jonhson's hand.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses
and Clinton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jonhson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton is pushing down on Jonhson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jonhson is fighting to maintain full guard but Clinton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clinton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to control the action in half guard but Jonhson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clinton is looking to advance position but Jonhson won't allow it.
Clinton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jonhson's head.
Clinton trying to control from half guard but Jonhson is working away.
Clinton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clinton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clinton is trying to control the action in half guard but Jonhson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clinton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clinton wants to control but Jonhson is keeping him busy.
Jonhson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonhson is not content to let Clinton control the position.
Clinton is working for a kimura but Jonhson is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonhson throws the left hand but Clinton avoids the punch easily.
Clinton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton needs to keep his hands up - Jonhson had a free shot at his head there.
Jonhson cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clinton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonhson throws a looping overhand right but Clinton ducks down to avoid it.
Clinton misses with a two punch combination.
Jonhson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clinton's sensitive parts.
Jonhson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jonhson.
Jonhson tries a low kick but Clinton avoids it.
Clinton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clinton misses with a looping left.
Jeff Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jonhson throws a leg kick which misses Clinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clinton tries to avoid it.
Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonhson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson throws a body shot but no joy.
Clinton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clinton dives in for a single leg takedown but Jonhson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonhson feints and then cracks Clinton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clinton down.
Jonhson throws a nice looking combination but Clinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clinton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jonhson sprawls and moves away.
Jonhson checks a low kick from Clinton.
Clinton checks a leg kick.
Jeff Jonhson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jonhson.
Nice takedown defense from Jonhson. No joy for Clinton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonhson blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Jonhson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jonhson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clinton in his tracks.
Jonhson checks the leg kick.
Jonhson swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Jonhson connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jonhson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jonhson's cut.
That's time! Clinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jonhson. That's going to slow Clinton down.
Clinton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Jonhson.
Jonhson scores with the left hand. Clinton knows he should have avoided that one.
Jonhson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jonhson lunges at Clinton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clinton's hand.
Jonhson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clinton.
Jonhson lands a leg kick that knocks Clinton off balance momentarily.
Clinton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton misses with a left hand
and Jonhson counters with a straight right hand.
Jonhson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clinton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonhson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Clinton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonhson stuns Clinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson clobbers Clinton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jonhson.
Clinton misses with a wild combination.
Jonhson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clinton is out of range.
Bill Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clinton defending well as Jonhson loads up on a big left hand.
Clinton blocks a head kick by Jonhson.
Clinton defending well as Jonhson loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clinton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jonhson circles away.
Jonhson tries to work over Clinton's front leg with a kick but Clinton checks it.
Clinton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jonhson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clinton lands with a nice body kick.
Jonhson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson throws a series of punches but Clinton avoids them all with ease.
Jonhson connects with a right hand. Clinton shakes it off.
Jonhson scores with the left hand. Clinton knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonhson scores with a nice body kick.
Clinton cracks Jonhson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clinton blocks a low kick nicely.
Clinton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jonhson stuffs the takedown.
Jonhson throws an overhand right that lands on Clinton's shoulder, as Clinton tries to avoid the shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clinton.
Clinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonhson keeps working.
Clinton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton moves into full mount!
Clinton looking to control but Jonhson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clinton misses with a head shot.
Clinton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jonhson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Clinton.
Clinton throws some wild stikes that Jonhson manages to avoid easily.
Bill Clinton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonhson is trying to stand up.
Clinton controlling the position easily from mount.
Clinton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jonhson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jonhson'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body kick from Clinton.
Clinton connects with the punch.
Clinton lands a big head kick that sends Jonhson tumbling to the mat! Clinton takes a step backwards and waves Jonhson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jonhson. Those never looked like landing.
Clinton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jonhson sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonhson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jonhson lands an overhand right.
Clinton checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Clinton misses its intended target.
Jonhson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clinton dives in and scores a takedown into Jonhson's guard.
Clinton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clinton is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonhson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonhson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clinton.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clinton throws a shot from downtown. Jonhson moves away and avoids it.
Clinton takes one to the side of the head.
Jeff Jonhson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jonhson scores with a shot to the body.
Clinton shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Jonhson.
Clinton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jonhson sprawls and moves away.
Jonhson throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range.
Jonhson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clinton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonhson.
The fighters circling - Jonhson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Jonhson moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson misses with a looping left.
Jonhson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clinton.
Jonhson lands an overhand right.
Jonhson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a one two combo.
Jeff Jonhson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jonhson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab.
Jonhson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Jeff Jonhson's cut even more.
Clinton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jonhson can pounce on him.
Jonhson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jonhson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jonhson misses with a low kick as Clinton jumps back.
Clinton feinted with a counter takedown.
Jonhson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jonhson misses with a wild body shot.
Bill Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Clinton.
A jab from Jonhson misses.
Clinton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clinton throws a right hand that misses
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonhson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jonhson throws a series of punches but Clinton moves out of range.
Jonhson stuns Clinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clinton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Clinton misses.
Jonhson tried to score with a low kick but Clinton checks it.
Clinton lands with a nice combination. Jonhson backs away looking to recover.
Jonhson with a nice cross.
Clinton looks to land a right hand but Jonhson moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Clinton.
I think Jonhson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jonhson!
A victorious Jeff Jonhson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - White America kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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255 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Parantainen.
Parantainen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parantainen is in Diaz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Parantainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parantainen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Parantainen wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Parantainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Parantainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diaz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parantainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Romo Diaz has been cut.
Parantainen wants to finish this one by submission but Diaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Parantainen.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parantainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romo Diaz's cut is getting worse.
Parantainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Romo Diaz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Romo Diaz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Descending. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from George.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
George staying out of range there.
George looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
George has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
George has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
George wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
George distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
George pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez is looking to control George's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
George is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
George wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is working for a submission of some sort.
Hernandez is not content to let George control the position.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
George is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George.
Nice shot by George.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as George shoots in.
Miguel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for George, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
George lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez's hand.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
George misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Hernandez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
George throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily.
George takes one to the side of the head.
George scores with a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
George has gone for a leg lock! Hernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into George's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious George dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez slips under a jab from George.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in George's half guard.
George wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, George has managed to free his arm - good work.
George moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
Miguel Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
George moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hernandez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
George wants to improve his position but instead Hernandez has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. George uses the momentum to regain guard.
George is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
George escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
George stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernandez is looking for a triangle here but George uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
George working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
George is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.
George trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
George has an Americana. Hernandez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! George is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if George hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Furious George!
A victorious Furious George thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader comes into the arena with Pantera - Walk blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Yee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slader.
Yee misses with a left hand
enabling Slader to counter with a crisp jab.
Yee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slader misses with the combination.
Slader lands a nice shot that snaps Yee's head back.
Yee connects with a crisp jab.
Slader tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yee tries to clinch but Slader is having none of it.
Slader wants to slow Yee down by chopping away at his legs.
Yee loads up on a big right hand but Slader slips the punch.
Yee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It appears Slader was looking to counter with a kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Yee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slader throws the left hand but Yee avoids the punch easily.
Yee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slader counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yee connects with a right hand. Slader shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader fakes the leg kick and cracks Yee in the body.
Yee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yee misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Slader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slader ducks under a wild hook from Yee.
Slader lands a slapping body shot.
Yee wants to clinch.
Yee just misses with a punch to the body.
Yee slips under a jab.
Yee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yee throws a hook but Slader avoids it easily.
Yee misses with an uppercut. Slader saw that one coming.
Slader jabs at Yee's body.
Slader throws a body punch but Yee moves out of range.
Slader misses with a kick to the body.
Yee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Yee there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slader missing with a left hand there. Yee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slader counters with a straight right hand.
Slader ducks under a wild hook from Yee.
Slader connects with a jab.
Yee moves out of range of the body kick from Slader.
Slader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slader scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Yee.
Yee tries to clinch up but Slader circles away and keeps his distance.
Yee with a hook.
Yee throws a looping overhand right but Slader ducks down to avoid it.
Yee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Yee misses.
Slader misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Slader catches Yee right on the button with a cross.
Slader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Yee misses.
Yee scores with a nice strike.
Slader is rocked!
Slader throws a hook but Yee blocks it.
Oh Slader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slader, as that shot connected.
Slader seems to have got his legs back now.
Yee scores with a jab.
Yee tries to clinch there but Slader circles away.
Slader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Slader digs a good body shot into Yee's ribs.
Yee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slader.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yee dances in with a quick combination. Slader is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Yee snaps Slader's head back. Slader stumbles backwards against the cage. Yee steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Slader's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Slader just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Yee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hell Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick has chosen Gentleman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
180 lbs
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28
182 lbs
17 - 7 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hell Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick that misses.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Kilpatrick wants to slow Rose down by chopping away at his legs.
Rose looks for the body kick but Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Kilpatrick.
Rose tries to land a leg kick but Kilpatrick saw it coming and moves away.
Kilpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kilpatrick!
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Rose's head coaches at Ancient Alien Assassin Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kilpatrick dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilpatrick.
Rose lands with a hook. Kilpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hell Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries to land a leg kick but Kilpatrick saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Kilpatrick lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Kilpatrick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Hell Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilpatrick scores with a takedown into Rose's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kilpatrick working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilpatrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Rose pulls Kilpatrick in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a body punch
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a right and a left that Kilpatrick avoids nicely.
Rose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilpatrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rose rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
Rose connects with a jab.
Rose punishes Kilpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kilpatrick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Kilpatrick misses with a body kick.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilpatrick is looking to land body kicks.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilpatrick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose tries to clinch up but Kilpatrick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilpatrick misses with a low kick.
Rose drives through and clinches with Kilpatrick against the cage.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilpatrick avoids the damage to the body.
Rose lands with a right to the head.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick avoiding damage.
Rose lands a nice uppercut.
Kilpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilpatrick feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kilpatrick connects with a solid leg kick.
Rose lands a head kick!
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Rose slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Rose throws a big counter combination but Kilpatrick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rose throws a front kick that sends Kilpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilpatrick swinging wildly here.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Kilpatrick takes one on the button.
Kilpatrick is rocked!
Rose avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Rose is looking for a counter combo.
Kilpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose pounces like a tiger and cracks Kilpatrick with a vicious hook! Kilpatrick is down but not out! Rose follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hell Rose!
A very excited looking Hell Rose rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Funkyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Mega Funkyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AL Lickertwat's chin.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Funkyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Funkyama blocks a jab.
Lickertwat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Funkyama eats them both and turns towards Lickertwat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lickertwat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lickertwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkyama misses with a looping right.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Lickertwat as Funkyama shoots in.
Lickertwat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Funkyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Lickertwat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lickertwat throws a big shot that misses.
Lickertwat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lickertwat. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lickertwat blocks a jab.
Lickertwat throws a counter combo.
Lickertwat lunges at Funkyama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funkyama's hand.
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!
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a right hand
and Lickertwat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lickertwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lickertwat dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
A left lands for Lickertwat.
Funkyama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lickertwat cracks the inside of Funkyama's front leg.
Lickertwat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lickertwat looks to land a right hand but Funkyama moved out of range.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
Lickertwat misses the shot to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Lickertwat there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lickertwat tests Funkyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lickertwat throws a right hand that Funkyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Funkyama also avoids with ease.
Funkyama leaves Lickertwat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mega Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Lickertwat.
The fighters circling - Lickertwat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
Lickertwat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lickertwat throws a counter combo.
Lickertwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lickertwat tries for a takedown but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funkyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Lickertwat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lickertwat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funkyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funkyama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Funkyama wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut. Funkyama saw that one coming.
Funkyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkyama throws a one two combo.
Lickertwat lands a jab to the nose.
Funkyama throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Funkyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lickertwat misses.
Funkyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funkyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Lickertwat is just out of range.
Funkyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Lickertwat dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
Funkyama moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama wants the takedown. Lickertwat is fighting it off but Funkyama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lickertwat's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to pass into half guard but Lickertwat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lickertwat is in guard.
Lickertwat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Lickertwat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lickertwat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lickertwat preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat 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.
Funkyama misses with a straight right.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lickertwat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lickertwat.
Lickertwat misses with a left hand
and Funkyama counters with a shoot takedown. Lickertwat fights it but they end up in guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
Funkyama being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Lickertwat is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lickertwat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Funkyama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lickertwat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lickertwat keeps the fight on the outside.
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Lickertwat is looking to land body kicks.
Lickertwat misses with a looping left.
Funkyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Lickertwat sprawls well. He's pushed Funkyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Funkyama throws a hook but Lickertwat blocks it.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Lickertwat misses.
Lickertwat throws a leg kick but Funkyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lickertwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkyama is just out of range.
Lickertwat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Funkyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funkyama scores with a nice strike.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut. Lickertwat saw that one coming.
Funkyama clinches up with Lickertwat and pushes him back against the cage.
Lickertwat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lickertwat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lickertwat throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut
and Lickertwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat misses with a straight left.
Funkyama lands a jab-cross combination.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funkyama throws a hook but Lickertwat avoids it easily.
Funkyama jabs at Lickertwat's body.
Funkyama cracks Lickertwat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funkyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Lickertwat avoids them all with ease.
Funkyama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lickertwat keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Lickertwat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funkyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Lickertwat moved out of range.
Funkyama misses with a hook. Lickertwat ducked under it nicely.
Lickertwat lands a right hook to the body.
Funkyama throws a jab when Lickertwat was well out of range.
Lickertwat lands a slapping body shot.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lickertwat did well to prevent Funkyama getting side control.
Funkyama stalling away here and it's allowed Lickertwat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lickertwat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Lickertwat is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat wants to sweep here but Funkyama controlling him for the moment.
Funkyama postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lickertwat pulls Funkyama in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lickertwat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lickertwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lickertwat shoots in looking for a takedown but Funkyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lickertwat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lickertwat.
A little jabbing left from Lickertwat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lickertwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
AL Lickertwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lickertwat throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Lickertwat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lickertwat lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lickertwat. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Funkyama finds it's target.
Funkyama rushes Lickertwat and presses him up against the cage.
Funkyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lickertwat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lickertwat manages to end up in side control.
Funkyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lickertwat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Funkyama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to reverse the position.
Lickertwat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Funkyama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lickertwat.
Funkyama dodges the ground and pound from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat lands some shots froms side control.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lickertwat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Funkyama is not content to let Lickertwat control the position.
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.
Lickertwat controlling from side mount.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lickertwat working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Lickertwat throws a counter combo.
Lickertwat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funkyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funkyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lickertwat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lickertwat's waist but Lickertwat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat really dominated that round.
That's time! Funkyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lickertwat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funkyama tries to avoid it but Lickertwat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funkyama to the ground. Funkyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Funkyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lickertwat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lickertwat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Funkyama is trying to defend but Lickertwat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funkyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkyama.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lickertwat is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funkyama's guard.
Lickertwat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funkyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat postures up.
Lickertwat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lickertwat won't allow Funkyama to sweep him here.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lickertwat controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lickertwat moves out of range of the strikes.
And Lickertwat tries to counter it with a takedown but Funkyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
A punch combination from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
Lickertwat throws a shot from downtown. Funkyama moves away and avoids it.
Funkyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Funkyama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Lickertwat.
Funkyama misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funkyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lickertwat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funkyama's sensitive parts.
Lickertwat misses with a left hand
and Funkyama counters with a shoot takedown. Lickertwat fights it but they end up in guard.
Lickertwat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama distracts Lickertwat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lickertwat is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lickertwat holds on and takes a little breather.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
An inside leg kick from Lickertwat misses.
Lickertwat throws an overhand right that lands on Funkyama's shoulder, as Funkyama tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lickertwat as he jumps to the side.
Lickertwat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lickertwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lickertwat misses with a looping right.
Lickertwat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lickertwat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funkyama lunges at Lickertwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lickertwat's hand.
Funkyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lickertwat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lickertwat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funkyama. Funkyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lickertwat throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama tries to counter with a takedown but Lickertwat is quick to defend against it.
Funkyama with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Funkyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lickertwat sprawls and moves away.
Lickertwat misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but AL Lickertwat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A combination from Funkyama does no damage.
Lickertwat defending well as Funkyama loads up on a big left hand.
Lickertwat feints the counter takedown.
Lickertwat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lickertwat slips a straight right by Funkyama.
Funkyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Funkyama misses with a body shot
and Lickertwat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkyama misses with a straight right.
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Lickertwat moved out of range.
Funkyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama throws a series of strikes that have Lickertwat backpedaling.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat swinging wildly here.
Lickertwat dips to his left and cracks Funkyama with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama lands with a good body shot.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lickertwat's waist but Lickertwat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Funkyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lickertwat throws out the jab.
Lickertwat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Lickertwat throws a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lickertwat goes for a double leg but Funkyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Funkyama continues to drive forward.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama scores with a sloppy right hand. Lickertwat should have avoided that one.
Funkyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Lickertwat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lickertwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkyama checks the leg kick.
Funkyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Mega Funkyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Lickertwat's shoulder, as Lickertwat tries to avoid the shot.
Funkyama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lickertwat can pounce on him.
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Lickertwat works the jab nicely.
Lickertwat scores with a hook.
Lickertwat misses the shot to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funkyama.
Lickertwat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Lickertwat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funkyama circles away.
Lickertwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut.
Lickertwat lands with an overhand left.
Lickertwat leaves Funkyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Lickertwat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Funkyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lickertwat.
Mega Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lickertwat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lickertwat pinned against the cage. Lickertwat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lickertwat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
AL Lickertwat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Lickertwat tries to score with some ground and pound. Funkyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Lickertwat is staying tight to Funkyama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Funkyama prevents Lickertwat from improving position.
Lickertwat trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
Funkyama tries to buck Lickertwat off but Lickertwat is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
AL Lickertwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lickertwat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, AL Lickertwat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ki:Theory - Stand By Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ray Mancine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mancine quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocker is looking to take a break and control but Mancine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocker slows the pace down in half guard.
Mancine tries to get to full guard but Rocker has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mancine wants to control but Rocker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mancine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocker is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker prevents Mancine from improving his position.
Rocker is keen to just control but Mancine is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mancine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rocker shoots in and drives through. Mancine sprawls well.
Rocker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mancine doesn't seem bothered though.
Mancine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mancine blocks a jab.
Mancine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mancine.
Mancine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mancine checks a leg kick.
Rocker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricky Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancine.
Rocker feints and then cracks Mancine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mancine down.
Rocker feints and then cracks Mancine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mancine down.
Rocker throws a hook but Mancine avoids it easily.
Rocker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mancine in his tracks.
Rocker cracks the inside of Mancine's front leg.
Mancine shoots in looking for a takedown. Rocker tries to sprawl out of it but Mancine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rocker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancine throws a looping overhand right but Rocker ducks down to avoid it.
Mancine misses with an uppercut.
Rocker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rocker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mancine's hands.
Rocker instigates a clinch.
Mancine lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rocker fails to land.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mancine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mancine scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocker.
Mancine misses with some punches.
Mancine wants to stall.
Mancine lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mancine controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mancine.
A short left from Rocker.
Mancine throws a head punch that misses.
Rocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancine.
Mancine misses with the head strike.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocker.
Mancine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mancine or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker blocks an uppercut.
Rocker blocking some punches.
Mancine taking a breather.
Rocker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocker.
Rocker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mancine has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancine.
A shot in the inside from Mancine.
Rocker misses with some punches.
Rocker scores with a shot to the side of Mancine's head.
Mancine misses with the head strike.
Mancine lands a shot to the body.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
That's time! Mancine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Mancine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Mancine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rocker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mancine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mancine cracks Rocker with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rocker is avoiding damage well.
Mancine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mancine wants to control but Rocker is keeping him busy.
Mancine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker is looking to regain half guard here but Mancine keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocker struggling a bit here.
Rocker is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocker is not content to let Mancine control the position.
A control attempt from Rocker but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocker is working to get back to half guard.
Mancine looking for a guillotine from mount but Rocker is having none of it.
Rocker tries to reverse the position but Mancine maintains control.
Rocker suckers Mancine into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Rocker is now in Mancine's guard!
Mancine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray Mancine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine wants to improve his position but instead Rocker has moved into half guard.
Rocker is trying to control. Mancine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rocker trying to control from Mancine's half guard. Mancine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Mancine is keeping the position.
Mancine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Rocker pushes down on Mancine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mancine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rocker.
Rocker wants to control from the top but Mancine keeps moving.
Rocker preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocker trying to control but Mancine is working from the bottom.
Rocker scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancine dominated that second round.
That's time! Mancine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mancine wants to clinch
and Rocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mancine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mancine tries to clinch up.
Rocker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Mancine moves into the clinch.
Rocker scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine can't find room to land a body shot as Rocker controls the action.
Rocker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rocker fails to land.
Mancine takes a shot to the head.
Mancine struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocker controls his hands.
Mancine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker presses Mancine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mancine.
Rocker lands an uppercut.
Mancine scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocker.
Rocker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mancine throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocker.
Mancine misses with the head strike.
Rocker is working Mancine over against the cage.
Rocker blocks an uppercut.
Mancine can't find room to land a body shot as Rocker controls the action.
Mancine looking to stall.
Mancine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mancine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mancine tries to throw a body punch but Rocker avoids it by throwing Mancine back against the cage.
Mancine trying to control the position but instead, Rocker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mancine into the cage.
Rocker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mancine is trying to maintain a safe position but Rocker gets an underhook and turns Mancine into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocker fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocker.
Mancine has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
Rocker lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mancine.
Rocker misses with the head strike.
Ricky Rocker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mancine working aggressively here.
Rocker works on Mancine's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker lands a nice uppercut.
Mancine tries to throw a body punch but Rocker avoids it by throwing Mancine back against the cage.
Mancine lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocker backwards.
Rocker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mancine backwards.
Mancine trying to stall but Rocker improves his position.
Mancine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mancine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Rocker on the inside.
Rocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Mancine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rocker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mancine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mancine takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mancine is looking to control Rocker's arms but Rocker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mancine has his back to the cage.
Rocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocker.
Rocker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mancine gets through Rocker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mancine throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mancine fails to land.
Rocker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mancine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancine just leaning against Rocker, taking a breather.
Mancine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocker backwards.
Mancine can't find room to land a body shot as Rocker controls the action.
Mancine scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker really 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.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Mancine.
Rocker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mancine feinted with a counter takedown.
Mancine looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Rocker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocker misses with a left hand
so Mancine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mancine looking to pass the guard.
Rocker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mancine escapes and throws Rocker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rocker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mancine but great work by Rocker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine taking a bit of punishment here - Rocker scoring with strikes.
Mancine tries to improve position but can't.
Rocker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rocker just content to control the position.
Mancine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocker.
Mancine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rocker.
Mancine struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker staying calm.
Rocker working away.
Rocker lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker working away.
Rocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mancine keeps working.
Mancine wants to control but Rocker postures up.
Rocker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mancine's legs.
Rocker trying to control the position but Mancine is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mancine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricky Rocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rocker throws a leg kick which misses Mancine's front leg but catches the back leg as Mancine tries to avoid it.
Mancine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rocker throws a leg kick but Mancine checks it.
Mancine looking to score a takedown here. Rocker is defending well but Mancine drives through and ends up in Rocker's guard.
Rocker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Mancine defends easily.
Mancine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mancine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rocker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mancine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rocker counters with a takedown into side control.
Rocker is looking to take a break and control but Mancine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mancine tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rocker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker wants to control but Mancine has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mancine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocker scoring with some ground and pound.
Rocker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mancine is trying to control the position but Rocker postures up.
Mancine keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
Mancine trying to control the position.
Mancine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray Mancine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Mancine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocker looking to sit in guard and control but Mancine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancine stands and throws Rocker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rocker prevents Mancine from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine is looking to take a break and control but Rocker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mancine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mancine is working away from the top position though.
Mancine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocker manages to get to full guard.
Mancine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mancine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mancine is looking to clinch.
Rocker is looking to clinch.
Rocker digs a good body shot into Mancine's ribs.
Mancine misses the shot to the body.
Rocker with the counter takedown but Mancine avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rocker!
Ricky Rocker is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Ricky Rocker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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