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CCF 220: Judah vs. Crowe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papadopoulos comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport Soundtrack - Fight To Survive (Extended Version). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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264 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Batista!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Batista takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Papadopoulos lands a strong strike to the head of Batista. That's dazed him! Papadopoulos looking to finish here. Batista is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Papadopoulos lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
A relieved looking Ghiorghos Papadopoulos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania has chosen Murder Inc as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Harris.
Harris avoids the body shot from Lucania.
Lucania scores with a one two! Harris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lucania has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lucania counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lucania wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Lucania preventing the sweep.
Harris controls Lucania momentarily but Lucania frees himself.
Lucania wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania forces his way into half guard.
Lucania prevents Harris from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Lucania works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lucania wants to control but instead Harris manages to regain half guard.
Lucania sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Lucania seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lucania trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Lucania has control of the leg.
Lucania moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lucania's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Harris tries to roll over but Lucania keeps him under control.
Lucania is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucania wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucania wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lucania fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harris checks it well.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucania feints the counter takedown.
Harris moves out of range as Lucania strikes.
Lucania tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucania dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Lucania now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harris throws a right and a left that Lucania avoids nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Harris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucania misses with a looping right.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Lucania, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Lucania moves away and avoids it.
Lucania misses with a looping left.
Lucania throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucania takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lucania closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Lucania goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Lucania dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lucania checks a leg kick.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucania cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Lucania thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucania is retaining full guard.
Lucania working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucania escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucania is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucania has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucania wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Lucania is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris trying to control but Lucania is working from the bottom.
Lucania working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harris has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harris lands a nice short elbow.
Lucania slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucania preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucania is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucania pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris stands and throws Lucania's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harris trying to control the position but Lucania is working away.
Lucania is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucania struggling a bit here.
Harris is putting a hurting on Lucania here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lucania sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucania is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucania avoid being mounted?
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Lucania defends it.
Lucania is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucania is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Lucania keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harris lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucania misses with a wild combination.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucania gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Lucania lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harris thows a leg kick but Lucania checks it
and Lucania cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucania is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lucania - the referee stops the clock and Harris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lucania. Harris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harris cracks Lucania with a good jab.
Lucania loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucania misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Lucania throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucania.
Harris throws a low kick but Lucania avoids it.
Salvatore Lucania seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucania shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Lucania has managed to clinch.
Lucania misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to score a body lock takedown but Lucania shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucania tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Lucania pushes off an throws an elbow but Harris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris lands an elbow that stopped Lucania in his tracks for a moment.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Lucania makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucania goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Lucania keeps him there for the moment.
Lucania lands an elbow just above Harris 's eye.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lucania can't get the takedown.
Lucania tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucania pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris cracks Lucania with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lucania.
Lucania throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris scores with a knee to the head.
Lucania misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris working aggressively here.
Lucania drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucania trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucania pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucania defends it easily.
Lucania is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lucania passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucania wants to pass the guard but Harris is defending well.
Lucania is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucania throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris moves into full guard.
Harris is controlling Lucania's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvatore Lucania.
I think Lucania has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Salvatore Lucania!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Paul Harris!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bradman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradman moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bradman to the ground. Griggs is now in Bradman's guard.
Bradman keeping full guard, as Griggs tries to pass.
Griggs won't allow Bradman to sweep him here.
Griggs throws a strike but Bradman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bradman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griggs keeping full guard, as Bradman tries to pass.
Bradman keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Griggs, not yet.
Griggs is pulling down on Bradman's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Griggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Griggs, not yet.
Bradman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Griggs has Bradman pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Bradman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griggs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griggs postures up in Bradman's guard and throws a big left but Bradman blocks it.
Griggs postures up.
Griggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradman has wrist control.
Griggs throws an elbow that misses. Bradman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griggs's guard. Nice move by Bradman!
Griggs is pulling down on Bradman's head to control his posture.
Griggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is looking to take a break and control but Bradman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griggs throwing shots but Bradman is blocking nicely.
Griggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing good reports from Griggs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Griggs passes to side control.
Griggs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Griggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bradman dodges the ground and pound from Griggs.
Griggs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bradman is not content to let Griggs control the position.
Griggs throwing strikes but Bradman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Griggs stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Griggs is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griggs is not content to let Bradman control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Griggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bradman throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Griggs lands an overhand right.
Bradman throws a leg kick
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradman can do to turn this around?
Bradman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Bradman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bradman ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs throws the left hand but Bradman avoids the punch easily.
Griggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice side step and Bradman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Griggs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bradman. Griggs shrugs it off though.
Bradman takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs misses with a left hand
and Bradman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bradman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bradman fails to land with a series of punches.
Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Bradman moved out of range nicely.
Griggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Griggs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griggs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bradman is looking to regain half guard here but Griggs keeps moving and retains side control.
Griggs throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bradman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Griggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bradman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bradman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griggs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griggs trying to mount his opponent but Bradman defends it.
Bradman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griggs.
Griggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Griggs.
Bradman tries to get to full guard but Griggs has control of the leg.
Griggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Griggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradman defending well though.
Griggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griggs moves into full mount! Bradman won't be happy about that!
Griggs scoring with strikes but Bradman is staying in there.
Bradman wants to control but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is landing with some decent strikes but Bradman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Griggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bradman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Griggs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Griggs cracks Bradman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bradman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bradman! Griggs sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bradman and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Griggs!
A very excited looking Chad Griggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Tyrmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Tyrmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Spencer blocks the leg kick.
Tyrmaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrmaaja tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyrmaaja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyrmaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrmaaja there.
Tyrmaaja staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Spencer.
Tyrmaaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Tyrmaaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Tyrmaaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer jabs Tyrmaaja right on the nose. Tyrmaaja blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Spencer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja slips under a jab.
Tyrmaaja throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spencer slips a jab and a cross from Tyrmaaja.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Spencer 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.
Spencer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyrmaaja checks the leg kick.
Tyrmaaja tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spencer manages to circle out of the way.
Tyrmaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spencer throws a right hand that misses
and Tyrmaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spencer working a defensive guard here.
Tyrmaaja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer has his foot on Tyrmaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrmaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrmaaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyrmaaja trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Tyrmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrmaaja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Tyrmaaja from controlling successfully.
Tyrmaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyrmaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyrmaaja throws a strike but Spencer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spencer controlling from the top position.
Tyrmaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spencer's guard.
Tyrmaaja advances to half guard.
Tyrmaaja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyrmaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spencer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.
Tyrmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spencer's head.
Tyrmaaja not doing much here.
Spencer wants to control but Tyrmaaja is keeping busy.
Tyrmaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyrmaaja throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spencer to regain full guard.
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 Aulis Tyrmaaja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyrmaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Tyrmaaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyrmaaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aulis Tyrmaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyrmaaja misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Tyrmaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spencer is keen to just control but Tyrmaaja is a slippery customer.
Tyrmaaja wants to improve his position but Spencer is controlling well.
Spencer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
Tyrmaaja has one foot on Spencer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tyrmaaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrmaaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrmaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spencer is fending him off so far but Tyrmaaja persists. Nope, Spencer circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spencer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Tyrmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Tyrmaaja moved out of range.
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrmaaja throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer throws a hook but Tyrmaaja blocks it.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Tyrmaaja.
Spencer scores with a nice strike.
Tyrmaaja throws a nice looking combination but Spencer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyrmaaja to the ground. Spencer is now in Tyrmaaja's guard.
Spencer trying to control but Tyrmaaja is working from the bottom.
Spencer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyrmaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyrmaaja holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyrmaaja keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spencer prevents Tyrmaaja from getting back to his feet.
Tyrmaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrmaaja is looking to sweep but instead, Spencer has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja is looking for a sweep. Spencer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrmaaja wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy.
Spencer prevents Tyrmaaja from improving his position.
Tyrmaaja is trying to control but Spencer passes into side control!
Tyrmaaja is trying to control Spencer's posture but Spencer avoids it.
Tyrmaaja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spencer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrmaaja tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Spencer. No joy for Tyrmaaja on that attempt.
Tyrmaaja scores with a leg kick.
Tyrmaaja dives in and scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyrmaaja.
Tyrmaaja wants to pass the guard but Spencer is keeping the position.
Spencer is looking for a triangle but Tyrmaaja pushes his legs off easily.
Tyrmaaja 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.
Tyrmaaja looking to pass the guard.
Spencer striking off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyrmaaja has passed into side control.
Spencer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spencer sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Tyrmaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyrmaaja lands a nice short elbow.
Spencer wants to control but Tyrmaaja is keeping busy.
Tyrmaaja throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spencer to regain full guard.
Tyrmaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tyrmaaja 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aulis Tyrmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrmaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Spencer passes to full mount!
Spencer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Spencer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tyrmaaja looks a forlorn figure.
Spencer with good strikes from the mount here!
Spencer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spencer with good strikes from the mount here!
Spencer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working Tyrmaaja over with strikes here.
Tyrmaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spencer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tyrmaaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyrmaaja wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tyrmaaja is trying desperately to improve position.
Spencer with shots to the head and body - Tyrmaaja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Joe Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tyrmaaja throwing hammer fists to the chest of Spencer. What's that going to do exactly?
Spencer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spencer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Joe Spencer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Joe Spencer!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Joe Spencer!
Joe Spencer wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Spencer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatboy comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Hicks - Goat boy. Leonidas has chosen Best of Me as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
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30
193 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas throws a low kick but Goatboy moves out of range easily.
Leonidas avoids a kick to the body.
Leonidas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goatboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Goatboy connects with a nice looking jab.
Goatboy missing with a left hand there. Leonidas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goatboy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goatboy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pan Goatboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goatboy lands a glancing blow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goatboy lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Goatboy misses its intended target.
Goatboy looks to throw the jab but Leonidas is out of range.
A low kick from Goatboy misses
and Leonidas counters with a one-two to the body.
Goatboy scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonidas should have avoided that one.
Leonidas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Goatboy moves out of range.
Leonidas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leonidas checks a low kick from Goatboy.
Goatboy cracks Leonidas with a good jab.
Goatboy misses with a wild body shot.
Leonidas wants to clinch but Goatboy slips to the side
and Goatboy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leonidas defending well as Goatboy loads up on a big left hand.
As Goatboy backs off Leonidas throws a huge counter combo but Goatboy manages to avoid it all.
Goatboy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonidas at a distance.
Leonidas is looking to land body kicks.
Goatboy throws a low kick but Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goatboy throws a head kick but Leonidas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy misses with a wild body shot.
Leonidas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonidas moves into the clinch.
Goatboy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goatboy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goatboy misses with the head strike.
Leonidas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goatboy is struggling to control the position.
Goatboy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leonidas digs a right hand into Goatboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goatboy's gas tank.
Goatboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Goatboy.
Goatboy misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Goatboy avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Goatboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goatboy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Goatboy avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Goatboy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goatboy lands a left hand.
Leonidas lands a knee to the head.
Goatboy takes a shot to the head.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goatboy.
Come on Goatboy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goatboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goatboy avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leonidas obliges.
Our sources have told us that Goatboy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Goatboy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leonidas obliges.
Leonidas lands a nice uppercut.
Goatboy working aggressively here.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Goatboy tries a body shot but Leonidas blocks it.
Goatboy tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Goatboy back against the cage.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Goatboy is blocking nicely.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Goatboy is blocking nicely.
Goatboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonidas crunches a lovely knee into Goatboy's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Goatboy.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goatboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goatboy is defending well for now.
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 Pan Goatboy 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.
Goatboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonidas.
As Goatboy backs off Leonidas throws a huge counter combo but Goatboy manages to avoid it all.
Goatboy connects with a body shot.
Goatboy slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas.
Goatboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pan Goatboy is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonidas moves out of range as Goatboy strikes.
Goatboy misses with a low kick.
Goatboy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goatboy misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goatboy misses with a wild body shot.
Goatboy missing with a left hand there. Leonidas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonidas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goatboy works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Goatboy.
A swing and a miss from Goatboy.
Goatboy misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Goatboy as he checks the leg kick.
Goatboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonidas.
Goatboy misses with a jab to the body
and Leonidas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goatboy's knee momentarily.
Goatboy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goatboy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leonidas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonidas scores with a head kick.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Goatboy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goatboy.
Goatboy punishes Leonidas's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goatboy, right into the meat.
Goatboy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonidas finds it's way round the side to connect with Goatboy's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goatboy throws a head kick that misses.
Goatboy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goatboy swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
Goatboy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Goatboy.
Goatboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Goatboy avoids the head kick by Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a head kick.
Leonidas stuns Goatboy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonidas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goatboy can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy throws a hook but Leonidas blocks it.
Goatboy misses with a looping left.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Goatboy misses the shot to the body.
Goatboy lands with a good body shot.
Leonidas has Goatboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Goatboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonidas can do to turn this around?
Goatboy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goatboy managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to work over Goatboy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goatboy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Goatboy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas lands an uppercut.
Goatboy lands with a short shot to the head.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonidas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goatboy lands a nice uppercut.
Leonidas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goatboy lands an uppercut.
Goatboy wants to stall.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goatboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Goatboy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Leonidas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goatboy or not.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Goatboy controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pan Goatboy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leonidas moves into the clinch.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Goatboy controls his hands.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Goatboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goatboy prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Goatboy lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Goatboy.
A short left from Goatboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goatboy misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goatboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Goatboy blocks with his arms.
Goatboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leonidas - that landed with a thud.
Goatboy managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas with a knee to the head.
Goatboy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonidas lands a knee to the body.
Goatboy trying to control the position but instead, Leonidas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goatboy into the cage.
Goatboy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Leonidas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leonidas misses with some punches.
Goatboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Goatboy avoids the damage to the body.
Goatboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goatboy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonidas.
Goatboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leonidas obliges.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goatboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonidas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goatboy.
Goatboy misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goatboy.
Goatboy throws a head punch that misses.
Goatboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goatboy prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
A short right from Leonidas on the inside.
Goatboy is trying to maintain a safe position but Leonidas gets an underhook and turns Goatboy into the cage.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goatboy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goatboy has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goatboy tries to work over Leonidas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goatboy.
Goatboy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goatboy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Goatboy blocks it.
Achilles Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goatboy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goatboy is working Leonidas over against the cage.
Leonidas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goatboy tries to throw a body punch but Leonidas avoids it by throwing Goatboy back against the cage.
Goatboy lands a body shot.
Goatboy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goatboy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonidas tries to land knees in the clinch but Goatboy avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Goatboy is blocking nicely.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Goatboy is blocking nicely.
Goatboy lands a shot to the body.
Goatboy lands with a right to the head.
Goatboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goatboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Goatboy.
Goatboy avoiding damage as Leonidas throws knees to the body.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goatboy.
Goatboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goatboy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goatboy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Goatboy lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goatboy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pan Goatboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonidas being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pan Goatboy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goatboy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pan Goatboy!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pan Goatboy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pan Goatboy!
Pan Goatboy wins by unanimous decision!
Pan Goatboy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Goatboy is here to please you!'.
In defeat, Achilles Leonidas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth comes to the cage accompanied by Alva Noto - Module 7. Mongtong has chosen Blackened as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
34 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong thuds his right hand into Guth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mongtong throws a shot to the body.
Guth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mongtong tests Guth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Guth blocks the body kick.
Guth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mongtong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
Mongtong just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong misses with a wild body shot.
Guth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mongtong throws a low kick, looking for Guth's leg but Guth calmly moves out of range.
Guth avoids the body shot from Mongtong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guth's calf.
Mongtong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guth at a distance.
Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
Guth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mongtong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guth's calf.
Mongtong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mongtong misses with a body kick.
Guth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mongtong scores with the left hand. Guth knows he should have avoided that one.
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guth defending well as Mongtong loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mongtong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mongtong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guth rather than just go for the knockout.
Mongtong lands a nice shot to the body.
Mongtong's corner calls for a 1-2. Mongtong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mongtong lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guth slips a straight right by Mongtong.
Mongtong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
Guth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mongtong sprawls and moves away.
Mongtong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guth trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth throwing strikes from guard but Mongtong blocks nicely.
Guth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guth wants to control from the top but Mongtong keeps moving.
Guth is really struggling to control Mongtong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Mongtong is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mongtong 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mongtong swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mongtong looks to throw the jab but Guth is out of range.
Guth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mongtong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guth under the eye.
Mongtong misses the shot to the body.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mongtong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Guth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mongtong's guard.
Guth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mongtong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guth trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mongtong wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mongtong holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guth is looking to work some ground and pound but Mongtong has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth wants to control from the top but Mongtong keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mongtong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guth is aware though and is defending well.
Mongtong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
Guth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mongtong.
Mongtong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
Guth attempts a counter takedown but Mongtong avoids it well and moves away.
Mongtong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mongtong is looking to land body kicks.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mongtong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongtong.
Mongtong lands a jab to Guth's midsection.
A jab from Mongtong does it's job there.
Mongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guth blocks a low kick nicely.
Mongtong misses the body punch
and Guth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guth wants to control from the top but Mongtong keeps moving.
Mongtong looking to control but Guth passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mongtong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mongtong tries to roll over but Guth keeps him under control.
Guth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mongtong is trying to maintain the position but Guth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guth is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Guth there.
Mongtong wants to improve his position but Guth is controlling well.
Mongtong is refusing to be controlled, as Guth sits in half guard.
Burt Guth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mongtong wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Burt Guth will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Mongtong misses its intended target.
Guth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mongtong sprawls and moves away.
Mongtong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guth at a distance.
Mongtong misses with a double jab.
Wong Mongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Guth.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
Guth tries to counter with a takedown but Mongtong is quick to defend against it.
Mongtong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongtong.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong throws a low kick but Guth moves out of range easily.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mongtong lands with a nice body punch.
Mongtong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guth feinted with a counter takedown.
Mongtong throws a right and a left that Guth avoids nicely.
Guth attempts a counter takedown but Mongtong avoids it well and moves away.
Mongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mongtong.
Mongtong cracks a nice hook into Guth's ribs.
Mongtong misses with a low kick.
Guth feinted with a counter takedown.
Guth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mongtong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wong Mongtong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mongtong sprawls and moves away.
Guth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mongtong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the body.
Mongtong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mongtong wants to slow Guth down by chopping away at his legs.
Mongtong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guth at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong misses the shot to the body.
Guth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mongtong sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong throws a body punch but Guth moves out of range.
Guth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mongtong sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a shot to the body.
Mongtong throws a right and a left that Guth avoids nicely.
Guth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongtong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
Guth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mongtong sprawls and moves away.
Mongtong takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
Mongtong connects with a body shot that sends Guth's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong misses with a shot to the body
and Guth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guth trying to control but Mongtong is working from the bottom.
Guth throws a big right hand that misses.
Guth trying to control the position from guard on top but Mongtong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong Mongtong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mongtong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Wong Mongtong!
Wong Mongtong wins by unanimous decision!
Wong Mongtong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by KoRn En Vivo Mtv. This should be a great matchup!
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30
142 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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38
145 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinichi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shinichi avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shinichi tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Escobar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shinichi tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Shinichi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar with a jab.
Shinichi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar's waist but Escobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinichi off to one side.
Shinichi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shinichi with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinichi. Shinichi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar throws a body punch but Shinichi moves out of range.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Shinichi walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Shinichi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar tries to sprawl but Shinichi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Shinichi has control of the leg.
Shinichi trying to pass the guard but Escobar defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Shinichi tries to pass.
Shinichi advances to half guard.
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinichi pulls his head out easily.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Shinichi has control of the leg.
Shinichi is controlling the pace.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Shinichi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar won't allow Shinichi to pass to mount.
Shinichi is keen to just control but Escobar is a slippery customer.
Escobar tries to roll over but Shinichi keeps him under control.
Shinichi trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Escobar is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinichi. Shinichi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Shinichi avoids them all with ease.
Shinichi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shinichi tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Shinichi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar but Escobar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shinichi.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar. That snapped Shinichi's head back.
Escobar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinichi.
Escobar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shinichi backs up against the cage.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Shinichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar connects with a jab.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinichi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shinichi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
Shinichi throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Shinichi tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar jabs Shinichi right on the nose. Shinichi blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Shinichi is out of range.
Shinichi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar digs a good hook to Shinichi's body.
Escobar misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shinichi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shinichi.
Shinichi with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiyama Shinichi.
Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Shinichi saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobar duly obliges.
Escobar lunges at Shinichi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinichi's hand.
Shinichi dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shinichi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shinichis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shinichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Shinichi tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Shinichi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Shinichi with that takedown attempt.
Shinichi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
Shinichi clinches up against the cage.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Shinichi.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Shinichi blocking some punches.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Shinichi slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shinichi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shinichi defends it easily.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Shinichi controlling him for the moment.
Shinichi tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinichi passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shinichi wants to pass to mount but Escobar is defending the position.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinichi can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is working for a submission of some sort.
Akiyama Shinichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shinichi trying to control from Escobar's half guard. Escobar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shinichi looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinichi is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shinichi is on top in guard.
Shinichi won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shinichi is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Shinichi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shinichi gets a takedown into half guard.
Shinichi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Escobar!
Shinichi has control of Escobar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Escobar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Escobar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shinichi wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi passes Escobar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shinichi looking to pass the guard.
Shinichi preventing the sweep.
Escobar has Shinichi pulled in close to control his posture.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shinichi wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shinichi defends well.
Shinichi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Escobar is trying to work for a sweep but Shinichi has mounted him!
Shinichi is working for a guillotine from mount but Escobar frees his head quite easily.
Escobar is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shinichi is looking for a kimura but Escobar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shinichi to get the leverage.
Shinichi trying to pass the guard but Escobar defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shinichi defends it easily.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shinichi is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
Escobar is working Shinichi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but Shinichi is working from the bottom.
Escobar passes Shinichi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shinichi wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shinichi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Escobar looking to control but Shinichi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Pablo Escobar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pablo Escobar!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pablo Escobar!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Escobar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes to the cage accompanied by Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). Murphy has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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151 lbs
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33
156 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves out of range as Hashimoto throws a body kick.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Hashimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Hashimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hashimoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashimoto swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Hashimoto throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashimoto moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Hashimoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throwing strikes but Murphy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hashimoto wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Hashimoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hashimoto is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Hashimoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy happy to just control the position for now.
Murphy gets to mount! Hashimoto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hashimoto tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hashimoto tries to escape the position.
Murphy avoiding Hashimoto 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murphy has the hooks in. Hashimoto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hashimoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murphy's guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto working some strikes from top position.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
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 Keiji Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Hashimoto thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hashimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hashimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hashimoto misses with a low kick.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hashimoto thinking.
Hashimoto misses with a straight left.
Hashimoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Hashimoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hashimoto throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
Murphy stuns Hashimoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hashimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hashimoto jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
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!
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Hashimoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hashimoto somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hashimoto moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashimoto throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hashimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Hashimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy defending well as Hashimoto loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hashimoto throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashimoto cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hashimoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy regains half guard.
Hashimoto throws a strike but Murphy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Murphy has Hashimoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Hashimoto passes Murphy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hashimoto wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy is staying active underneath Hashimoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hashimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Hashimoto throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hashimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hashimoto pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Murphy lands with a hook. Hashimoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hashimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hashimoto is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Hashimoto takes one to the chin there.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hashimoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Hashimoto moved out of range.
Hashimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keiji Hashimoto 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. And we move into the final round!
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
A jab from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Hashimoto dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hashimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hashimoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hashimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking 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!
Murphy misses with a hook. Hashimoto ducked under it nicely.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hashimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Hashimoto off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hashimoto with a body shot.
Murphy jabs Hashimoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hashimoto's belly button to the back.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hashimoto throws a leg kick
and Hashimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashimoto throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Hashimoto does no damage.
Donk. Murphy catches Hashimoto right on the button with a cross.
Hashimoto throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Hashimoto misses with an uppercut
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hashimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hashimoto's hands.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Hashimoto attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Hashimoto throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Hashimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hashimoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hashimoto throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keiji Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy gets caught napping as Hashimoto dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keiji Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy pulls Hashimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hashimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hashimoto trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hashimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy jabs at Hashimoto's body.
Murphy with a hook.
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto slips a jab from Murphy.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hashimoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Corbin Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Corbin Murphy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Night Prowler -by- AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez.
The Pirate throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
The Pirate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Pirate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and The Pirate counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramirez shrugs it off.
The Pirate 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.
The Pirate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pirate throws a leg kick
and The Pirate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Pirate rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Pirate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramirez digs a right hand into The Pirate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Pirate's gas tank.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but The Pirate avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the cage.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Pirate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Pirate tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing The Pirate back against the cage.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
The Pirate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from The Pirate.
And Ramirez tries to counter it with a takedown but The Pirate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Pirate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but The Pirate is out of range.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Ramirez both land. Nice combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
The Pirate throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez is working The Pirate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Pirate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez stands and throws The Pirate's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramirez trying to control the position but The Pirate is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Pirate tries to improve position but can't.
The Pirate is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Pirate takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Pirate is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
You can see the frustration on The Pirate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Pirate keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate is trying to get back to half guard.
The Pirate gets back to half guard.
The Pirate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Ramirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez is looking to stall here but The Pirate recovers full guard.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Pirate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but The Pirate controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controls The Pirate momentarily but The Pirate frees himself.
The Pirate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Pirate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. The Pirate moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but The Pirate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Pirate throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Pirate misses with a wild body shot.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by The Pirate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez slips under a jab from The Pirate.
The Pirate throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
The Pirate swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez walks into a straight right hand from The Pirate.
The Pirate tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Pirate thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Pirate lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
The Pirate misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
The Pirate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but The Pirate checks it.
The Pirate swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
The Pirate misses with a straight right.
Ramirez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Pirate's hands.
Blackbeard The Pirate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez scores with a jab. The Pirate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramirez throws a leg kick
and The Pirate counters with a nice uppercut.
The Pirate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez tests The Pirate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. The Pirate sprawls well.
The Pirate throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Pirate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramirez. Ramirez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez punishes The Pirate's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but The Pirate gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of The Pirate's head but The Pirate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Pirate throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Pirate doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Blackbeard The Pirate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
The Pirate misses with a hook.
The Pirate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
Ramirez moves out of range of the leg kick from The Pirate.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Pirate manages to avoid it.
The Pirate is looking to counter punch.
The Pirate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Pirate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Pirate needs to keep his hands up - Ramirez had a free shot at his head there.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from The Pirate finds it's target.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Pirate was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Ramirez defending well as The Pirate loads up on a big left hand.
The Pirate throws a body kick that misses.
The Pirate is looking to slow Ramirez down with leg kicks.
The Pirate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramirez momentarily.
The Pirate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
The Pirate wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The Pirate misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pirate is just out of range.
The Pirate slips a jab from Ramirez.
The Pirate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Pirate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Pirate avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Good leg kick by The Pirate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but The Pirate saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Pirate throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Pirate.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Pirate manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
The Pirate throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Pirate is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to The Pirate's body. The Pirate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Pirate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Pirate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but The Pirate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Pirate swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but The Pirate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
The Pirate circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Pirate scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Pirate misses with a body kick.
Ramirez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Pirate thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
The Pirate ducks right into an uppercut from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook.
The Pirate moves out of range of the body kick.
And The Pirate counters with a quick kick to the body but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and The Pirate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Pirate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. The Pirate saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but The Pirate moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Pirate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Pirate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Pirate swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Pirate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pirate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
The Pirate wants to clinch but Ramirez slips to the side
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
The Pirate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from The Pirate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate checks the leg kick.
The Pirate cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
The Pirate misses with a straight right.
The Pirate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
A good leg kick by The Pirate.
Ramirez lands a jab to the nose.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
The Pirate tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Pirate misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a hook but The Pirate avoids it easily.
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by The Pirate. The Pirate maintains the clinch.
The Pirate lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
The Pirate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Pirate has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
The Pirate stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricardo Ramirez just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - The Pirate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Pirate keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez throws the left hand but The Pirate avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Pirate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
The Pirate wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
The Pirate misses with a leg kick.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Pirate. The Pirate obviously looking to wear him down.
The Pirate clinches up against the cage.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Pirate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez tries a quick counter leg kick but The Pirate is wise to it.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
The Pirate wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
The Pirate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Pirate slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Pirate moves away.
The Pirate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Pirate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
The Pirate misses with a double jab.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
The Pirate doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
The Pirate closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Pirate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramirez blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from The Pirate.
The Pirate is trying to stall.
The Pirate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez is trying to stall.
The Pirate blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Pirate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blackbeard The Pirate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ramirez.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramirez is defending well for now.
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from The Pirate misses its intended target.
The Pirate tries a head kick but it misses.
The Pirate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Pirate wants to clinch but Ramirez slips to the side
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Pirate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like The Pirate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Pirate clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
The Pirate misses with the head strike.
The Pirate misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ramirez as the two fighters clinch.
The Pirate tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
The Pirate landing knees to the head.
The Pirate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Pirate throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
The Pirate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Pirate scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Pirate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Pirate cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackbeard The Pirate had his way with Ricardo Ramirez in that round.
That's time! The Pirate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Pirate misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Pirate defends it well.
Ramirez with a jab.
The Pirate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from The Pirate.
The Pirate misses with a looping left.
The Pirate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Pirate keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez throws a strike but The Pirate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pirate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Pirate lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Ramirez takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
The Pirate tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramirez manages to circle out of the way.
The Pirate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Pirate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in The Pirate's guard.
The Pirate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Pirate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
The Pirate trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The Pirate looking to pass the guard.
The Pirate controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but instead The Pirate has moved into half guard.
The Pirate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to control but The Pirate is keeping busy.
The Pirate wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez is pressing down on The Pirate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez controlling The Pirate's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramirez cracks The Pirate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pirate is just out of range.
A slow jab from Ramirez misses its intended target.
The Pirate throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate misses with a straight right.
The Pirate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Ramirez misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Pirate takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
The Pirate cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
The Pirate tries to clinch up.
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 Blackbeard The Pirate.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Blackbeard The Pirate!
Blackbeard The Pirate wins by majority decision!
Blackbeard The Pirate retains his featherweight title!
Blackbeard The Pirate spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe tries to score with a low kick but Judah moves his leg out of the way.
Crowe 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.
Crowe throws a low kick, looking for Judah's leg but Judah calmly moves out of range.
Crowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah walks into a straight right hand from Crowe.
Crowe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Judah if he has to take too many more of those.
Crowe misses with a hook to the body
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah cracks Crowe with an open hand slap.
Crowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick lands from Crowe that sends Judah to the canvas. Judah tries to scramble back to his feet but Crowe brings him back down into side control.
Judah is rocked!
It looks like David Judah has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Judah!
Oh Judah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crowe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Judah seems to have got his legs back now.
Judah's coaches at The Gentleman's Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Judah holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crowe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crowe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe is landing with some decent strikes but Judah is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crowe looking to ground and pound but Judah is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah suckers Crowe into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Judah is now in Crowe's guard!
Crowe pulls Judah in to control the position.
Judah won't allow Crowe to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crowe is adopting a defensive guard.
Judah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crowe is looking to sweep but instead, Judah has passed into half guard.
Crowe is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowe trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judah cracks Crowe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowe throws out the jab.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah pushes Crowe up against the cage in a clinch.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowe blocks a body shot from Judah.
Crowe takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Judah throws an elbow but misses.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah tries to work over Crowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Judah or not.
Judah throws an elbow that misses.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe is trying to force a seperation but Judah has the dominant position.
Crowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judah.
Crowe manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Crowe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Judah lands with a straight right. Crowe didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Crowe.
Judah checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crowe.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Judah.
A jab from Crowe misses.
Judah lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crowe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Judah swivels and escapes.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Judah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Crowe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah moves away from the strike by Crowe.
Crowe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judah's guard.
Crowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
Crowe won't allow Judah to sweep him here.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Judah is keeping the position.
Judah wants to sweep but no luck.
Crowe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Judah controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Judah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judah doesn't manage to clinch there - Crowe circles away.
Crowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah tries to clinch up but Crowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crowe missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe blocking some punches.
Judah throws an elbow but it misses.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Crowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowe waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Judah. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Judah to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Stanton Crowe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crowe throwing strikes from guard but Judah blocks nicely.
Crowe postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judah is trying to hold Crowe in close to prevent damage but Crowe has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowe throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Crowe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crowe misses with a head shot. Judah uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowe 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Crowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judah avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Judah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Judah. Those never looked like landing.
Crowe digs a good hook to Judah's body.
David Judah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowe looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Judah misses its target.
Judah is looking to clinch but Crowe is avoiding it.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah is looking to clinch.
Crowe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Judah defends it well.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowe misses with the body kick
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah tries to clinch but Crowe is having none of it.
Crowe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crowe throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
Judah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crowe misses with an uppercut
and Judah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowe thinking.
Crowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Crowe dives in and scores a takedown into Judah's guard.
Crowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judah is keeping the position for now.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe landing with the ground and pound.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Judah circles away.
Crowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judah throws a combination that misses
so Crowe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe throws a strike but Judah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is controlling Judah's posture.
Judah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Judah passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crowe tries to buck Judah off but Judah is having none of it.
Crowe manages to get back to half guard.
Judah prevents Crowe from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crowe is trying to maintain the position but Judah is very close to passing his half guard.
Crowe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Judah content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Crowe really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe dodges the punch combination from Judah.
Nice sprawl there from Crowe as Judah shoots in.
Crowe looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Crowe scores with a hook to the body. Judah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judah takes one to the side of the head.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanton Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Crowe misses.
Crowe throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Judah tries to counter by clinching up but Crowe breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Crowe finds it's way through Judah's defenses.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah checks a low kick from Crowe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah drives through and clinches with Crowe against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Judah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crowe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judah lands a nice elbow.
Judah throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Crowe.
Good body shot from Judah.
Crowe throws a head punch that misses.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Crowe lands with a left to the head.
Crowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah throws an elbow but it misses.
Crowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Judah tries to clinch but Crowe is having none of it.
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!
Judah wants to clinch.
Crowe misses with a wild combination.
Judah jabs at Crowe's body.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crowe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judah.
Judah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Judah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah cracks Crowe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crowe with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Judah moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crowe fails with the takedown.
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crowe throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowe.
Judah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Judah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crowe doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Crowe misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Judah saw that one coming.
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Crowe takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Crowe swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Crowe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Judah to score with a decent uppercut.
Judah throws a low kick but Crowe moves out of range easily.
Judah connects with a right hand. Crowe shakes it off.
Judah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Crowe throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judah is looking to counter punch.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Judah closes the distance and pushes Crowe back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Crowe dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Judah has closed the distance and engaged Crowe in a clinch.
Crowe can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Judah lands an elbow that stopped Crowe in his tracks for a moment.
Crowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Judah controls his hands.
Judah lands an elbow inside that Crowe shrugs off.
Crowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Judah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crowe doesn't seem bothered though.
Judah lands a glancing blow to the side of Crowe's head.
Judah scores with a jab. Crowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Judah staying out of range there.
A low kick from Crowe is predictable there
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Stanton Crowe's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Judah.
Crowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Judah's calf.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Judah misses with a two punch combination.
Judah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crowe will feel that in the morning.
Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crowe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Judah is looking to sweep but instead, Crowe has passed into half guard.
Crowe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crowe is stalling here. Judah is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crowe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Judah has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah trying to control the position but Crowe is working away.
Crowe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crowe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Crowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judah is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is controlling Judah's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crowe is trying to get back to full guard.
David Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah is looking to advance position but Crowe won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowe trying to hold on to Judah's head to control him but Judah postures up.
Stanton Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Judah moves into the clinch.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Judah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crowe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Stanton Crowe!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Stanton Crowe!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe wins by unanimous decision!
Stanton Crowe is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Stanton Crowe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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