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CCF Midweek Mayhem 172 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGowen has chosen Control - Kendrick Lamar as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGowen is trying to defend but Hicks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGowen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGowen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hicks pulls his head out easily.
Hicks looks to land a strike but McGowen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
McGowen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hicks defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGowen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGowen trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard.
Hicks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGowen is aware though and is defending well.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but McGowen is proving a slippery customer.
McGowen 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.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGowen is one step ahead there.
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGowen defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGowen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks wants to sweep here but McGowen controlling him for the moment.
Hicks is trying to keep McGowen in close.
Hicks 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.
McGowen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGowen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGowen trying to move into half guard but instead Hicks has managed to sweep!
McGowen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGowen is pressing down on Hicks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hicks is holding on for now.
McGowen is trying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks is defending against the submission attempts here by McGowen.
Hicks is trying to stand back up but McGowen is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen trying to mount his opponent but Hicks defends it.
Hicks is not content to let McGowen control the position.
McGowen is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dante Hicks will probably get the nod.
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.
McGowen misses with a wild body shot.
McGowen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of McGowen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hicks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hicks working the strikes but McGowen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hicks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGowen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hicks.
Hicks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks working the head and body with strikes.
McGowen is trying to control but can't.
Hicks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGowen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hicks.
Hicks is looking to take a break and control but McGowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGowen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGowen.
Hicks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
McGowen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGowen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hicks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hicks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGowen is keeping the position for now.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hicks drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGowen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGowen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGowen!
Hicks is looking to regain half guard here but McGowen keeps moving and retains side control.
Hicks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McGowen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to control but McGowen is having none of it.
Hicks is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McGowen has taken his back.
Hicks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McGowen wants to free his trapped foot but Hicks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGowen can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGowen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Hicks dominated that second round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGowen fails to land the takedown.
Hicks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGowen! But no joy.
McGowen throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGowen defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks tries to clinch but McGowen is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on McGowen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks takes a swing at McGowen's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by McGowen.
It looks like Dante Hicks has been cut.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGowen counters with a one-two to the body.
McGowen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGowen tries to bum rush Hicks with a series of wild strikes but Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hicks throws a leg kick but McGowen checks it.
McGowen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hicks is working McGowen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
McGowen has his hands on Hicks's head, controlling the position.
McGowen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
McGowen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but McGowen is retaining full guard.
Hicks is fighting to break McGowen's control of his arms but McGowen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but McGowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hicks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dante Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks happy to just control the position for now.
McGowen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGowen can't do much from the bottom here.
Hicks in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGowen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on McGowen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Hicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks tries to score with some ground and pound. McGowen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Hicks.
McGowen dodges the ground and pound from Hicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Hicks clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Hicks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGowen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from McGowen.
McGowen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hicks eats them both and turns towards McGowen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGowen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
McGowen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGowen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target.
Gabriel McGowen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. McGowen backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Gabriel McGowen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGowen throws a right hand that misses
and Hicks counters with a straight that turns McGowen's legs to rubber! Hicks pushes forward with more strikes and McGowen goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Hicks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Sanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Have a Dream. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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291 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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264 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Batista!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batista.
Batista shoots in but no luck this time.
Batista steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanus.
Sanus cracks Batista with an open hand slap.
Sanus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Batista tries for a takedown but Sanus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lou Sanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Batista.
Sanus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Sanus's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanus lands with a hook. Batista tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batista.
Batista misses with a body shot.
Sanus keeps Batista at a distance using the push kick.
Batista gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanus.
Sanus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
Batista moves out of range of the body kick from Sanus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista lands an overhand right.
Lou Sanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batista doesn't seem bothered though.
Batista moves forwards but Sanus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batista closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Sanus gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Batista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanus swivels and escapes.
Batista looks winded!
Sanus throws a front kick that sends Batista stumbling back into the cage.
Batista takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanus.
Batista is rocked!
Sanus throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Batista crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lou Sanus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adelheid Bernstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelheid Bernstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelheid Bernstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clegane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bernstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Clegane's head.
Bernstein throws a right hand that Clegane ducks under and follows up with a left that Clegane also avoids with ease.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bernstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane tries to score with a low kick but Bernstein moves his leg out of the way.
Clegane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clegane thows a body kick. Bernstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clegane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bernstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clegane was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernstein.
Clegane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clegane misses with a head kick.
Bernstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clegane moves away from the strike by Bernstein.
Bernstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clegane misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Bernstein.
Clegane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Clegane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clegane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clegane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernstein.
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernstein manages to avoid it.
Clegane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bernstein.
It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane throws a leg kick but Bernstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clegane scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernstein misses with a few strikes there.
Bernstein tries to bum rush Clegane with a series of wild strikes but Clegane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clegane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clegane rushes Bernstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clegane.
Clegane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bernstein is breathing heavily.
Clegane tries a body shot but Bernstein blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Clegane.
Clegane lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Clegane.
Bernstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clegane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clegane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clegane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clegane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clegane with a knee to the head.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bernstein.
Clegane lands a knee to the head.
Clegane presses Bernstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Clegane.
I was talking to Bernstein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bernstein.
Bernstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clegane scores with a hook to the body.
Bernstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Clegane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clegane scores a nice knee to the body.
Clegane with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clegane obliges.
Clegane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernstein's efforts to push away.
Bernstein managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Clegane missing with knees to the body.
Bernstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bernstein is trying to force a seperation but Clegane has the dominant position.
Clegane crunches a lovely knee into Bernstein's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane cracks Bernstein with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Clegane - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Clegane.
Bernstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clegane misses with a knee to the head.
Clegane tries to work over Bernstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clegane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Clegane misses with a punch to the body.
Bernstein is trying to push Clegane away but Clegane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bernstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bernstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clegane lands a nice knee to the body.
Clegane working Bernstein over with knees to the body.
Clegane lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clegane.
Clegane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ser Gregor Clegane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clegane throws a head kick that Bernstein semi-blocks.
Ser Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ser Gregor Clegane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clegane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clegane feints and then cracks Bernstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bernstein down.
An inside leg kick lands from Clegane.
Bernstein swinging wildly here.
Clegane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane connects with a body shot.
Clegane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bernstein.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bernstein misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clegane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clegane.
Clegane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bernstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Bernstein throws a series of punches but Clegane moves out of range.
Bernstein throws a leg kick but Clegane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clegane scoring well with a low kick there.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane lands a front kick.
Bernstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clegane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bernstein's sensitive parts.
Clegane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clegane. Bernstein shrugs it off though.
Clegane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Clegane scores with a shot to the body.
Clegane fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Clegane.
Clegane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Clegane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clegane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clegane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bernstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelheid Bernstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernstein throws a nice looking combination but Clegane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clegane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clegane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Clegane backs away, Bernstein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bernstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clegane throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clegane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernstein moves away.
Bernstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Clegane.
Clegane checks a leg kick.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick
and Bernstein counters by clinching up.
Clegane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernstein tries to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling the position.
Bernstein wants to break free but Clegane has control.
Bernstein is trying to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling him.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Bernstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bernstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bernstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bernstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Clegane.
That kick from Clegane tenderised Bernstein's leg. Bernstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernstein blocks the body kick.
Bernstein misses with the combination.
Clegane tries to clinch but Bernstein moves out of range.
Clegane lands with a hook. Bernstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clegane throws a head kick that half lands.
Bernstein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clegane misses with the combination.
Bernstein throws a big counter combination but Clegane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ser Gregor Clegane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clegane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bernstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bernstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clegane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane feints and then cracks Bernstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bernstein down.
Bernstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clegane.
Bernstein throws a front kick aimed at Clegane's knee but Clegane avoids it well.
Bernstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clegane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bernstein throws a leg kick but Clegane checks it.
Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernstein circles away.
Clegane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bernstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Bernstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clegane can pounce on him.
Clegane throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane scores with a head kick.
Bernstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clegane lands with a slapping head kick.
Clegane keeps Bernstein at a distance using the push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bernstein. Those never looked like landing.
Clegane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bernstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bernstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clegane can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Clegane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clegane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Bernstein moves out of range easily.
Clegane takes a swing at Bernstein's ribcage but misses.
Bernstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clegane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clegane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clegane throws a push kick but Bernstein slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clegane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bernstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bernstein wants to slow Clegane down by chopping away at his legs.
Bernstein moves forwards but Clegane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clegane scores with a hook to the body. Bernstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clegane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bernstein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clegane, right into the meat.
Clegane feints and then cracks Bernstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bernstein down.
Clegane lands with a shot to the body.
Clegane staying out of range there.
Clegane takes one on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clegane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clegane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clegane scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Bernstein's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bernstein avoids a kick to the body.
Clegane scores with a push kick.
Clegane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clegane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clegane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bernstein throws a low kick but Clegane avoids it.
Clegane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bernstein will feel that in the morning.
Bernstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clegane moves in looking to clinch but Bernstein pushes him off.
Clegane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernstein.
Clegane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bernstein is looking for a counter combo.
A combination from Bernstein does no damage.
Bernstein sets himself, and Clegane steps forward looking for the clinch! Bernstein avoids it this time.
Clegane cracks the inside of Bernstein's front leg.
Clegane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bernstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bernstein's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane scores with a leg kick.
Clegane misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bernstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clegane - the referee stops the clock and Bernstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clegane. Bernstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clegane delivers a nice body kick.
Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane.
Clegane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Clegane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clegane stuns Bernstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clegane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clegane throws a body punch but Bernstein moves out of range.
It looked like Bernstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clegane scores with a hook to the body. Bernstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clegane pushes Bernstein away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clegane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bernstein swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ser Gregor Clegane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clegane feints and then cracks Bernstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bernstein down.
Clegane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. Bernstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clegane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clegane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clegane cracks the inside of Bernstein's front leg.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick
and Bernstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clegane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clegane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Bernstein does no damage.
Clegane throws the kick towards the body but Bernstein avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernstein fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Bernstein moves out of range easily.
Bernstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clegane fakes the leg kick and cracks Bernstein in the body.
Bernstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bernstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Clegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernstein wants to break free but Clegane has control.
Clegane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bernstein.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
Ser Gregor Clegane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bernstein working hard to break the clinch.
Bernstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but Bernstein blocks with his arms.
Clegane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bernstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bernstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bernstein tries to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clegane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bernstein is defending well for now.
Clegane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clegane keeps control of Bernstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernstein avoids the damage to the body.
Bernstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clegane has Bernstein pressed against the cage, preventing Bernstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bernstein.
Clegane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane misses with a knee to the head.
Clegane trying to land knees to the body.
Bernstein tries to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling the position.
Bernstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bernstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clegane lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Clegane has double underhooks.
Bernstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clegane tries a body shot but Bernstein blocks it.
Bernstein is trying to break the clinch but Clegane has him pressed against the cage.
Clegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clegane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clegane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clegane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clegane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clegane obliges.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernstein avoids it.
Bernstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clegane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clegane presses Bernstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clegane digs a right hand underneath Bernstein's ribcage. Bernstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernstein avoids the damage to the body.
Clegane lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernstein avoiding damage as Clegane throws knees to the body.
Clegane missing with knees to the body.
Clegane missing with knees to the body.
Clegane scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Clegane.
A body shot lands from Clegane.
A right hand to the body from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clegane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernstein's elbow.
Bernstein can't break the clinch.
Clegane is leaning against Bernstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clegane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bernstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clegane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ser Gregor Clegane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clegane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clegane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clegane clobbers Bernstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clegane throws a front kick that sends Bernstein stumbling back into the cage.
Clegane throws a solid leg kick but Bernstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clegane.
Clegane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bernstein tries to bum rush Clegane with a series of wild strikes but Clegane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernstein just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Clegane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clegane. That's going to slow Bernstein down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bernstein checks a leg kick.
Bernstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clegane tries to bum rush Bernstein with a series of wild strikes but Bernstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernstein connects with a leg kick. Clegane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane rushes Bernstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bernstein is trying to break free.
Clegane lands a knee to the head.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernstein blocking some punches.
Clegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clegane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clegane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clegane.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A knee to the head by Clegane.
Bernstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Bernstein working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a body punch.
Clegane lands a nice shot to the body.
Adelheid Bernstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clegane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clegane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clegane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clegane throws a head kick but Bernstein moves out of range.
Bernstein throws a right and a left that Clegane avoids nicely.
Clegane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bernstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Clegane.
Bernstein throws a low kick but Clegane moves out of range easily.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clegane darts in and clinches Bernstein up against the cage.
Bernstein has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bernstein's face.
Bernstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clegane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clegane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bernstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clegane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clegane. Bernstein shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clegane. Bernstein shrugs it off though.
Clegane thumps Bernstein with a low kick.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches.
Bernstein has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.
Good body shot from Clegane.
Bernstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Clegane unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernstein blocks a body shot from Clegane.
Clegane lands a good knee to the midsection. Bernstein won't want to take too many of those.
Clegane lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein blocks a body shot from Clegane.
Clegane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bernstein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clegane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bernstein.
Good body shot from Clegane.
Clegane crunches a lovely knee into Bernstein's ribcage.
Bernstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clegane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clegane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clegane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clegane misses with a punch to the body.
Clegane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clegane tries to throw a body punch but Bernstein avoids it by throwing Clegane back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bernstein.
Clegane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clegane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Clegane lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ser Gregor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clegane 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Ser Gregor Clegane!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ser Gregor Clegane!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ser Gregor Clegane!
Ser Gregor Clegane wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ser Gregor Clegane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri comes to the cage accompanied by Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Gleiser!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleiser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alighieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gleiser.
Gleiser closes the distance and clinches.
Gleiser blocks an uppercut.
Alighieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alighieri avoids the elbow strike from Gleiser, against the cage.
Gleiser lands an elbow inside.
Gleiser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alighieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Gleiser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Gleiser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alighieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gleiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gleiser lands with a light punch inside.
Gleiser misses with an elbow over the top.
Gleiser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alighieri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Alighieri.
Gleiser trying to stall but Alighieri improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gleiser looking to stall.
Alighieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gleiser's elbow.
Gleiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alighieri lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Gleiser has been cut.
Alighieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gleiser just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alighieri's brow.
Alighieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gleiser pushes off an throws an elbow but Alighieri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gleiser lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alighieri gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gleiser regains guard.
Alighieri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alighieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alighieri passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alighieri in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gleiser has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gleiser is trying to control Alighieri's posture but Alighieri avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alighieri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gleiser struggling a bit here.
Alighieri landing a few strikes.
Alighieri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alighieri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gleiser tries to buck Alighieri off but Alighieri is having none of it.
Gleiser is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alighieri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gleiser struggling a bit here.
Gleiser is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alighieri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alighieri scoring with punches from side control.
That has opened up Michael Gleiser's cut even more.
Gleiser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gleiser actively working from the bottom here.
Alighieri is pressing down on Gleiser's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gleiser is holding on for now.
Gleiser wants to control but Alighieri is keeping busy.
Gleiser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alighieri seems to be working for a kimura but Gleiser defends the submission attempt.
Alighieri seems to be looking for submissions.
Alighieri is working for a kimura but Gleiser is defending it quite comfortably.
Gleiser manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Alighieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Gleiser'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.
Gleiser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alighieri avoids it really well and circles away.
Gleiser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alighieri tries to avoid it but Gleiser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alighieri to the ground. Alighieri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gleiser lands with an uppercut that bounces Alighieri off the cage and back into range.
Michael Gleiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gleiser closes the distance and clinches.
Gleiser misses with an elbow strike.
Alighieri looking to slow down the pace here.
Gleiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alighieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gleiser is pushing Alighieri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Alighieri.
Good body shot from Alighieri.
Alighieri works on Gleiser's body with a couple of short punches.
Alighieri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gleisers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gleiser is breathing heavily.
Alighieri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alighieri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alighieri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gleiser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alighieri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gleiser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gleiser tries to improve position but can't.
Alighieri working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser wants to get back to his feet but Alighieri drags him back down.
Alighieri is trying to get an arm triangle but Gleiser is defending well.
Alighieri lands an elbow.
Gleiser is looking for a sweep.
Gleiser gets back to half guard.
Gleiser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alighieri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gleiser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri lands strikes from half guard.
The cut above Michael Gleiser's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Gleiser's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tristan Alighieri!
Post fight, Tristan Alighieri stared into the camera and said 'Through me you enter into the city of woes.
Through me you enter into eternal pain.
Through me you enter the population of loss.
Abandon all hope, you who enter here.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherif Fathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fathy comes to the cage accompanied by Eat You Alive. Jack Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sherif Fathy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab. Fathy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fathy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Fathy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones tries to roll over but Fathy keeps him under control.
Fathy is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Fathy is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fathy looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fathy is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Fathy looking to control.
Fathy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Fathy trying to control the position.
Fathy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fathy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Fathy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fathy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Fathy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fathy wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Fathy is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fathy moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Fathy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fathy scoring well with a low kick there.
Fathy throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fathy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A low kick from Fathy misses
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Fathy 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fathy slips a jab from Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Fathy's defenses.
It looks like Sherif Fathy has been cut.
Fathy lands a head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fathy.
Fathy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Fathy's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Fathy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Fathy persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fathy. Fathy obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones jabs Fathy right on the nose. Fathy blinks but takes it well.
Sherif Fathy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fathy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones avoids the body shot from Fathy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy'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.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fathy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fathy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a head kick but Fathy moves out of range.
Fathy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fathy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Fathy saw that one coming.
Fathy checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fathy.
Fathy throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fathy throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Fathy moves out of range easily.
Jack Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fathy misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Fathy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Fathy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fathy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Fathy thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Fathy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones throws a jab when Fathy was well out of range.
Fathy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fathy takes one to the chin there.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Fathy moves away and avoids it.
Fathy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fathy slips a jab from Jones.
Fathy lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fathy lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fathy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fathy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fathy to score with a decent uppercut.
Fathy blocks a leg kick.
Fathy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fathy slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fathy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fathy tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Fathy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Fathy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fathy throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fathy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fathy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fathy.
Fathy jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fathy defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Fathy misses with a low kick.
Fathy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fathy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Fathy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fathy controlling from side mount.
Fathy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is not content to let Fathy control the position.
The strikes coming from Fathy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherif Fathy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy'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.
Fathy throws a shot to the body.
Fathy scoring well with a low kick there.
Fathy avoids the head kick by Jones.
Fathy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones cracks Fathy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones works Fathy's body with a nice hook.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Fathy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Fathy looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Fathy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Fathy.
Jones takes a swing at Fathy's ribcage but misses.
Fathy staying out of range there.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fathy.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fathy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fathy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fathy dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fathy defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Fathy misses with a low kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Fathy moves away and avoids it.
Fathy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fathy scores with a spinning back kick!
Fathy lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Fathy - just one landing.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to slow Fathy down with leg kicks.
Fathy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fathy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Fathy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Fathy connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Fathy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fathy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fathy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fathy postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fathy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fathy throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fathy tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Fathy can't do much from the bottom here.
Fathy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fathy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Fathy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fathy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fathy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jack Jones just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fathy throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Fathy misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fathy misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Fathy's leg but Fathy calmly moves out of range.
Fathy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Fathy misses with a leg kick.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Fathy moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a series of punches but Fathy moves out of range.
Fathy throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Fathy tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Fathy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Sherif Fathy's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Fathy should have avoided that one.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fathy moves away.
Jones walks into a jab.
Fathy throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fathy.
Fathy misses with the combination.
Fathy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fathy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fathy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Fathy throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Fathy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fathy blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Fathy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fathy.
Fathy is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fathy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fathy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Fathy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fathy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones is pulling down on Fathy's head. It's preventing any offense from Fathy, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fathy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fathy is working hard here to advance position.
Fathy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Fathy is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones trying to hold on to Fathy's head to control him but Fathy postures up.
Jones won't allow Fathy to pass to mount.
Fathy is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherif Fathy had his way with Jack Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fathy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Fathy throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fathy is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fathy cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fathy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fathy, right into the meat.
Jones misses with a hook.
Fathy scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fathy throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fathy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fathy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones digs a good hook to Fathy's body.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Fathy slips the punch.
Jones throws a body punch but Fathy moves out of range.
Fathy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones wants to slow Fathy down by chopping away at his legs.
A left and a right from Fathy both land. Nice combination.
Fathy avoids the body shot from Jones.
Fathy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Fathy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Fathy avoids it with no problem.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Fathy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fathy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fathy avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fathy. That snapped Jones's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a swing at Fathy's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Fathy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tests Fathy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fathy fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Fathy. Those never looked like landing.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Fathy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fathy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Fathy counters with a straight right hand.
Fathy misses with a low kick.
Fathy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fathy connects with the punch.
Fathy avoids the body shot from Jones.
Fathy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Fathy.
Fathy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Fathy misses the target.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Fathy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fathy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fathy thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Fathy avoids it easily.
Jones avoids the body shot from Fathy.
Fathy throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Fathy's head but Fathy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Fathy checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Fathy moves out of range easily.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fathy.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Fathy.
Fathy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Fathy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 Sherif Fathy.
I think Fathy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sherif Fathy!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sherif Fathy!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sherif Fathy!
Sherif Fathy wins by unanimous decision!
Sherif Fathy made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nicolas Karkmananis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone clinches with his opponent.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Karkmananis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karkmananis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karkmananis's elbow.
Malone jumps into guard, dragging Karkmananis to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karkmananis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karkmananis has managed to get both his arms back between Malone's legs - danger averted.
Karkmananis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karkmananis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karkmananis controls the pace.
Karkmananis trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karkmananis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lokko Ltd. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Karkmananis is proving a slippery customer.
Karkmananis trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karkmananis defends well.
Malone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karkmananis uses it to pass to side control.
Karkmananis trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
Malone tries to bench press Karkmananis off him but Karkmananis keeps the position.
Karkmananis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Malone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone prevents Karkmananis from getting back to his feet.
Malone postures up in Karkmananis's guard and throws a big left but Karkmananis blocks it.
Karkmananis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malone stacks Karkmananis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Malone!
Karkmananis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Malone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Karkmananis to take his back!
Karkmananis is trying to get back to his feet but Malone has full control of the position and if anything, Karkmananis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Karkmananis showing good submission defense here.
Malone tries to get the hooks in deep but Karkmananis pushed the leg off.
Malone looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Karkmananis is controlling Malone 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone working for a triangle but Karkmananis defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis stands and steps away. Malone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karkmananis stuffs the takedown.
Karkmananis clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karkmananis.
Malone looks winded!
Karkmananis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis misses with a body punch.
Karkmananis gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Karkmananis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karkmananis as Malone tries to tie him up.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karkmananis can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malone misses with an uppercut.
Malone misses with a body punch
and Karkmananis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karkmananis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoey Malone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karkmananis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malone wants to stall.
Karkmananis tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Malone is working for takedown but Karkmananis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karkmananis is defending well.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Malone wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Karkmananis lands a body punch.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karkmananis tries to circle away but Malone has him pinned against the cage.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karkmananis's efforts to push away.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Karkmananis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Karkmananis misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone lunges at Karkmananis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karkmananis's hand.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karkmananis dips to his left and cracks Malone with an uppercut!
Malone is looking to clinch but Karkmananis is avoiding it.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Karkmananis 's knee.
Malone looks for a takedown but Karkmananis sprawls well.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karkmananis sprawls well. Karkmananis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karkmananis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
That has opened up Zoey Malone's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone can't get the takedown.
A short left from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with a body punch.
Karkmananis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karkmananis misses with a body punch.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karkmananis is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karkmananis wants to stall.
Nicolas Karkmananis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone pushes Karkmananis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis can't find room to land a body shot as Malone controls the action.
Karkmananis swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone slows down the pace here.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone throws a jab when Karkmananis was well out of range.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karkmananis slips a straight right by Malone.
Nice straight punches there by Karkmananis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karkmananis.
Malone takes a swing at Karkmananis's ribcage but misses.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Malone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malone misses with a low kick as Karkmananis jumps back.
Malone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Karkmananis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karkmananis wants to clinch
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Karkmananis has closed the distance and engaged Malone in a clinch.
Karkmananis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone works on Karkmananis's body with a couple of short punches.
Karkmananis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malone.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Karkmananis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karkmananis misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karkmananis lands a head kick!
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Karkmananis pushes him off.
Karkmananis lands a high kick!
The cut above Zoey Malone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Malone tries to clinch up but Karkmananis circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas Karkmananis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Karkmananis lands with a slapping head kick.
Karkmananis wants to clinch.
Karkmananis gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karkmananis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malone lands a hook that snaps the head of Karkmananis backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis misses with a knee to the head.
Malone jumps guard but Karkmananis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karkmananis throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karkmananis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Karkmananis digs a right hand underneath Malone's ribcage. Malone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone prevents a body shot from Karkmananis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karkmananis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Malone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karkmananis prevents it.
Karkmananis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karkmananis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoey Malone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karkmananis is pushing Malone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karkmananis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis trying to control the position but instead, Malone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karkmananis into the cage.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karkmananis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Karkmananis controls the action.
Malone looking for a takedown.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
Karkmananis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone jumps guard but Karkmananis stands there with Malone around his waist. Malone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karkmananis gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
Malone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zoey Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karkmananis trying to control from the bottom.
Karkmananis tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg.
Malone prevents Karkmananis from standing back up.
Karkmananis tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg.
Karkmananis trying to control here.
Karkmananis missing with punches from the bottom.
Malone is pressing down on Karkmananis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karkmananis is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis is not content to let Malone control the position.
Malone prevents Karkmananis from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karkmananis is looking to slow Malone down with leg kicks.
Malone throws a head kick that misses
and Karkmananis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Karkmananis.
Malone walks into a left hand.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karkmananis moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Karkmananis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zoey Malone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Karkmananis!
Zoey Malone was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn! That sucked!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
17 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee has been working on his balance at 11th Planet MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Griggs.
Griggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs blocks a head kick by Lee.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Griggs wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Griggs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griggs throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Griggs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griggs in particular looking to stall.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Griggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Griggs works his way into side control.
Griggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Griggs connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griggs working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Griggs, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griggs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griggs.
My spies in Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites inform me that Griggs has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griggs landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Griggs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griggs throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griggs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griggs lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs lands a couple of elbows.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griggs is one step ahead there.
Griggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Griggs scoring with some ground and pound.
Griggs trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Griggs shoots in.
Griggs cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griggs is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee thows a huge punch but Griggs dodges it nicely.
Griggs is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griggs is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee wants to take a breather but Griggs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Griggs from improving his position.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Griggs wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Griggs is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griggs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice jab there from Griggs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griggs as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Griggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Griggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Griggs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griggs wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Griggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griggs pulls his head out easily.
Griggs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griggs pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griggs pulls his head out easily.
Griggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griggs scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Griggs.
A right-left combo lands from Griggs.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee is rocked!
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griggs tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Griggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griggs.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Griggs throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griggs passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griggs controlling the action here.
Griggs drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Griggs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee really wants to buck Griggs off and get back to his feet.
Lee is in a horrible position here. Griggs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Griggs with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griggs loads up with a big shot that hurts Lee! He's pulled Griggs in close but Griggs has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Lee survive? More strikes from Griggs and Lee is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Griggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Griggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Hardin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Hardin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin Jr misses with a straight left.
Hardin Jr 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.
Hardin Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardin Jr. That's going to slow Bitch! down.
Hardin Jr moves away from the strike by Bitch!.
Hardin Jr slips under a jab from Bitch!.
Hardin Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Bitch! misses the target.
Hardin Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Bitch!'s guard.
Hardin Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch! keeping full guard, as Hardin Jr tries to pass.
Hardin Jr has gone for a leg lock! Bitch! slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardin Jr's guard.
Bitch! preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin Jr seems keen to control Bitch!'s posture.
Bitch! trying to control but Hardin Jr is working from the bottom.
Hardin Jr has control of Bitch!'s left arm, preventing Bitch! from doing any damage.
Hardin Jr wants to sweep here but Bitch! controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardin Jr pulls Bitch! in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitch! tests Hardin Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bitch! lands a nice hook to Hardin Jr's body. Hardin Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitch! is just out of range.
Bitch! blocks a jab.
Bitch! scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! cracks Hardin Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bitch! lands a leg kick that knocks Hardin Jr off balance momentarily.
Hardin Jr avoids the body shot from Bitch!.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bitch!.
Hardin Jr looks to land a left hand but Bitch! moved out of range nicely.
Bitch! swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardin Jr walks into a jab.
Bitch! swings for the body but Hardin Jr moves out of range.
Hardin Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardin Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardin Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bitch! is looking for a sweep.
Hardin Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Bitch! controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hardin Jr lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hardin Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Bitch!'s head but Bitch! avoids it well.
Hardin Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bitch! is avoiding damage well.
Hardin Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hardin Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Bitch!'s head but Bitch! avoids it well.
Hardin Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hardin Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bitch! is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardin Jr working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick James, Bitch! will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bitch! throws out a powerful jab.
Hardin Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardin Jr throws a body punch but Bitch! moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bitch!'s face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bitch! lands with a nice body punch.
Bitch! uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr takes a swing at Bitch!'s ribcage but misses.
Bitch! takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardin Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardin Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitch! avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch! misses with a wild body shot.
Hardin Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bitch!'s waist but Bitch! gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardin Jr off to one side.
Bitch! unleashes a big counter combination but Hardin Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardin Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardin Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bitch!.
Hardin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitch! was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardin Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardin Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bitch! ducks down to avoid it.
Bitch! stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bitch! wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Hardin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardin Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Bitch! counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bitch! connects with an inside leg kick.
Bitch! motions for Hardin Jr to come forward. Bitch! throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bitch! uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Bitch!, looking for a takedown. Hardin Jr pushes Bitch! against the cage but Bitch! circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bitch! tries to clinch but Hardin Jr is having none of it.
Rick James, Bitch! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitch! fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardin Jr manages to avoid it.
Hardin Jr is looking to counter punch.
Bitch! scoring well with a low kick there.
Bitch! displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardin Jr throws out the jab.
Hardin Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Bitch!.
Rick James, Bitch! is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bitch! fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rick James, Bitch! seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr fails with the takedown.
Donk. Bitch! catches Hardin Jr right on the button with a cross.
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!
Hardin Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitch! sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardin Jr somewhat.
Bitch! throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bitch! throws a body shot but no joy.
Bitch! scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bitch! misses the body punch
and Bitch! takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitch! scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bitch! scores with the left hand. Hardin Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Bitch! has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bitch! lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardin Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bitch! swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch! tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardin Jr is able to avoid easily.
Bitch! displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardin Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardin Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bitch! is controlling Hardin Jr's posture.
Bitch! avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr wants to control from the top but Bitch! keeps moving.
Bitch! pulls Hardin Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Bitch! looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardin Jr trying to control but Bitch! is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardin Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitch! counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardin Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Hardin Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardin Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Bitch! counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bitch! throws an off balance right hand
and Hardin Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Bitch! moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitch! as he avoids it easily.
Bitch! steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hardin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitch! was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardin Jr.
Bitch! jabs Hardin Jr right on the nose. Hardin Jr blinks but takes it well.
Hardin Jr is rocked!
Good leg kick by Bitch! there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Hardin Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bitch! gets a clinch.
Hardin Jr misses with some punches.
Hardin Jr presses Bitch! against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bitch! lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bitch! lands an elbow inside.
Bitch! lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Bitch! manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bitch! lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hardin Jr to his knees! Bitch! keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James, Bitch!!
Rick James, Bitch! seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sun God Ra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Sun God Ra!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheshire darts in trying to clinch
and Ra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ra swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Ra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crunch! Cheshire slams his shin into Ra's torso.
Cheshire throws a push kick but Ra slaps the foot to one side.
Cheshire is looking to slow Ra down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire looks to land a body kick but Ra moved away.
Ra keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Ra circles away and keeps his distance.
Ra 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.
Ra cracks a nice hook into Cheshire's ribs.
Cheshire has Ra up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire taking a breather.
Ra pushes off an throws an elbow but Cheshire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but Ra blocks it.
Cheshire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ra working Cheshire over with knees to the body.
Cheshire blocks an elbow strike.
Ra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ra struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheshire controls his hands.
Cheshire blocks an elbow strike from Ra.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cheshire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cheshire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cheshire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ra dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Ra trying to control the position but instead, Cheshire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ra into the cage.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ra misses with an elbow over the top.
Ra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cheshire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ra has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ra stalling in the clinch but Cheshire improves position.
Cheshire letting Ra take a breather here.
Cheshire wants to stall.
Ra avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheshire misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ra.
Ra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Ra in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cheshire as Ra tries to tie him up.
Cheshire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cheshire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheshire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ra is defending well.
Cheshire taking a breather.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ra taking a breather.
Ra stalling in the clinch but Cheshire improves position.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like The Sun God Ra has been cut.
Cheshire lands a good knee to the midsection. Ra won't want to take too many of those.
Ra is trying to maintain a safe position but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns Ra into the cage.
Ra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch but Ra improves position.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cheshire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ra tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire lands a hook that snaps the head of Ra backwards.
Cheshire looking to slow down the pace here.
Ra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ra tries to work over Cheshire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Sun God Ra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Ra's cut.
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.
Ra clobbers Cheshire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cheshire misses with a head kick.
Ra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cheshire's head backwards.
Ra cracks Cheshire with a good jab.
Cheshire moves into the clinch.
Ra throws an elbow but it misses.
Ra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheshire's elbow.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Ra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire stalling against the cage.
Ra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
Cheshire just leaning against Ra, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire can't get the takedown.
Ra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ra misses with an elbow over the top.
Ra is trying to maintain a safe position but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns Ra into the cage.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the head but Ra blocks with his arms.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cheshire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
Ra can't find room to land a body shot as Cheshire controls the action.
Ra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cheshire's defenses.
Ra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheshires head.
Cheshire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ra up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a knee to the body.
Ra is breathing heavily.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ra is keeping busy.
Ra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ra up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cheshire for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cheshire letting Ra take a breather here.
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
Ra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ra avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra misses with an elbow over the top.
Cheshire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire landing knees to the head.
That has opened up The Sun God Ra's cut even more.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ra.
Ra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ra.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cheshire wants to stall.
Cheshire takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ra takes an elbow to the temple.
Ra throws an elbow but it misses.
Ra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Ra shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Ra in his tracks for a moment.
Ra lands an elbow inside that Cheshire shrugs off.
Cheshire missing with knees to the body.
Cheshire crunches a lovely knee into Ra's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Cheshire.
Cheshire avoids the elbow strike from Ra, against the cage.
Ra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cheshire has Ra pressed against the cage.
Ra takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above The Sun God Ra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Ra shrugs off.
Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ra trying to control the position but instead, Cheshire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ra into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Ra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.
Ra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Cheshire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cheshire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but Ra blocks it.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ra blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ra.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheshire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ra blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Sun God Ra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheshire is keeping busy.
Ra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cheshire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cheshire lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ra.
Ra has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ra's brow.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Cheshire.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire looking to stall.
Cheshire working Ra over with knees to the body.
Ra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra stalls.
Cheshire has Ra pushed against the cage.
Cheshire stalling.
Ra throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire stalling the fight.
Ra managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ra.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheshire.
Ra pushes off an throws an elbow but Cheshire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cheshire digs a right hand into Ra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ra's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ra throws an elbow but misses.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ra.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Ra avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Ra tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Ra looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheshire's brow.
Ra taking a breather.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Ra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheshire.
Cheshire can't find room to land a body shot as Ra controls the action.
Cheshire looking to slow down the pace here.
Cheshire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra trying to control the position but instead, Cheshire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ra into the cage.
Ra landing knees to the body.
Cheshire avoids the elbow strike from Ra, against the cage.
Ra is looking to control Cheshire's arms but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ra has his back to the cage.
Ra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ra is defending well for now.
Cheshire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheshire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ra backwards.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ra avoids it.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Ra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Ra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cheshire looks to clinch
and Ra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Ra moves away
and Ra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Ra misses.
Cheshire moves into the clinch successfully.
Ra looking to slow down the pace here.
Cheshire blocks an uppercut.
Ra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheshire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheshire lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
Ra throws a head punch that misses.
Cheshire with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ra blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ra.
Ra has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire working Ra over with knees to the body.
Cheshire lands a hook that snaps the head of Ra backwards.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
Cheshire scores with a shot to the side of Ra's head.
Ra wants to stall.
Ra struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheshire controls his hands.
Ra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Sun God Ra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benji Cheshire!
Benji Cheshire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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