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Brawl Night #4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BOBBY LIGHTS OUT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster has chosen Headstrong(by: Trapt) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BOBBY LIGHTS OUT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Foster!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LIGHTS OUT misses the shot to the body.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LIGHTS OUT but LIGHTS OUT pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
LIGHTS OUT rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LIGHTS OUT fails to land with a series of punches.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a jab, cross combination.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from LIGHTS OUT misses.
LIGHTS OUT throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LIGHTS OUT looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but LIGHTS OUT persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
LIGHTS OUT connects with a jab.
LIGHTS OUT is looking to land body kicks.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a series of wild punches.
LIGHTS OUT scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LIGHTS OUT tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LIGHTS OUT is breathing heavily.
LIGHTS OUT lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT wants to clinch.
LIGHTS OUT tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LIGHTS OUT fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LIGHTS OUT seems a little lost for a moment, as Foster dominates the positioning.
Foster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Foster in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Foster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LIGHTS OUT defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LIGHTS OUT is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Foster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Foster works to advance to full mount. LIGHTS OUT defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The referee warns LIGHTS OUT that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
LIGHTS OUT is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LIGHTS OUT tries to hold on but Foster postures up.
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LIGHTS OUT wants to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
Foster controlling from the full mount.
Foster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. LIGHTS OUT can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Foster controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Foster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LIGHTS OUT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BOBBY LIGHTS OUT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LIGHTS OUT misses with a hook.
LIGHTS OUT looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
LIGHTS OUT throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster dodges the punch combination from LIGHTS OUT.
LIGHTS OUT throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foster lands in his opponent's guard.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LIGHTS OUT swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Foster prevents LIGHTS OUT from getting back to his feet.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
LIGHTS OUT wants to stand and escape but Foster is having none of it.
Foster passes LIGHTS OUT's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LIGHTS OUT is in trouble now - Foster has advanced to mount!
Foster mounts LIGHTS OUT! Really nice guard pass there!
Foster punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Foster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LIGHTS OUT looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking to control but LIGHTS OUT is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LIGHTS OUT tries to buck Foster off but he can't manage it.
Foster with the ground and pound from mount.
Foster tries to control but LIGHTS OUT wriggling away.
LIGHTS OUT is wriggling around trying to escape.
Foster looking for a guillotine from mount but LIGHTS OUT is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foster misses with a head shot.
LIGHTS OUT is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Foster looking to control but LIGHTS OUT is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. LIGHTS OUT turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Foster off and cradles LIGHTS OUT's limp body as Foster celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chris Foster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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134 lbs
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133 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Larson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Oswald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Oswald misses with a double jab.
Larson fails with the takedown.
Larson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oswald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larson backs up against the cage.
Oswald moves into the clinch.
Oswald lands a left hand.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Oswald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oswald just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Oswald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mark Oswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oswald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larson tries to move into range but Oswald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oswald stuffs the takedown.
Oswald misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Oswald.
Oswald stuffs the takedown.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Larson.
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.
Oswald throws a wild body kick that Larson sees coming a mile off.
Oswald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oswald is breathing heavily.
Larson keeps the fight on the outside.
Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oswald swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oswald. That's going to slow Larson down.
Larson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oswald pinned against the cage. Oswald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oswald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Oswald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larson looks for a takedown but Oswald sprawls well.
Oswald jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Larson circles away.
Larson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oswald swivels and escapes.
Oswald throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Oswald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larson doesn't seem bothered though.
Larson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oswald throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Oswald pushes Larson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oswald breaks from the clinch.
Oswald looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Larson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald dominated that round.
That's time! Oswald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oswald is fending him off so far but Larson persists. Nope, Oswald circles away and we're back to standing.
Oswald wants to clinch.
Oswald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oswald is looking to break free of the clinch but Larson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson keeps control of Oswald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Larson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson goes for a takedown attempt but Oswald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oswald throws a one two combo.
Oswald wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oswald.
Oswald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oswald moves into the clinch successfully.
Larson tries for a takedown but Oswald manages to get underhooks.
Oswald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oswald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oswald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson wants a takedown.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larson tries for a takedown but Oswald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Larson with that takedown attempt.
Larson shoots in but Oswald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larson shoots for a double leg takedown but Oswald sprawls well. He's pushed Larson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Larson closes the distance and clinches up with Oswald, looking for a takedown. Larson pushes Oswald against the cage but Oswald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but Oswald shows good takedown defense.
Oswald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larson's head.
Larson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larson swats away the attempt to clinch by Oswald.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Oswald dominated that second round.
That's time! Oswald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Larson avoids the body shot from Oswald.
Larson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oswald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larson looks for a takedown but Oswald sprawls well.
Oswald rushes Larson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oswald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larson or not.
Larson looking for a takedown.
Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Larson.
Oswald lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oswald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Larson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Larson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oswald defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Larson.
Larson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oswald is looking to escape.
Oswald is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson controlling the pace for now.
Oswald is squirming around, avoiding Larson's attempts to control the action.
Oswald is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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.
Oswald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larson on the ground.
Oswald has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Larson's lack of action.
Oswald is trying to stand up here but Larson is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larson in particular looking to stall.
Larson is looking to advance position but Oswald won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Larson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oswald clinches up with Larson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Oswald.
Oswald breaks the clinch.
Oswald clinches with his opponent.
Oswald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oswald manages to break the clinch.
Oswald is looking to clinch.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Larson circles away.
Dean Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswald throws a combination. Larson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Oswald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oswald, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Oswald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donny Duckovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morales has chosen ice ice baby as his entrance music. Donny Duckovski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donny Duckovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Morales!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckovski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Duckovski's shoulder, as Duckovski tries to avoid the shot.
Duckovski shoots in but Morales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morales tries to stand but can't do so whilst Duckovski controls his leg.
Duckovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duckovski wants to get back to full guard.
Duckovski punching from the bottom.
Morales stands up out of the half guard.
Duckovski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Duckovski scores a takedown into full mount!
Morales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckovski moves to back control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duckovski thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Morales looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Morales showing good submission defense here.
Duckovski is looking for the choke from the back position but Morales is controlling his hands well.
Duckovski is not going to allow Morales to sit and survive in this position.
Morales showing good submission defense here.
Morales looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duckovski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales trying to control the action but Duckovski just sinks the hooks in.
Morales looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Duckovski controls the action.
Morales trying to control the position but Duckovski manages to sink in the hooks.
Duckovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duckovski lands punches and elbows.
Morales covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Duckovski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Morales has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Duckovski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Duckovski doesn't have the hooks in and Morales manages to turn into his guard.
Morales has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duckovski is proving hard to escape from.
Morales stands up and waves to Duckovski to follow him.
Duckovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duckovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Duckovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Duckovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales with a poor takedown
and Duckovski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morales!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales is trying to reverse the position but instead Duckovski has taken his back - oops!
Morales has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Duckovski is persistently looking for the submission but Morales is defending it well.
Morales looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duckovski working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Morales is doing well to defend. Duckovski seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Morales is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donny Duckovski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wittman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wittman has an Americana. McManus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wittman is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wittman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Wittman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus OShaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShaughnessy comes into the arena with Black Friday Rule by Flogging Molly blaring out of the sound system. George Constanza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus OShaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Constanza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShaughnessy blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as OShaughnessy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OShaughnessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constanza as he avoids it easily.
OShaughnessy moves out of range of the leg kick from Constanza.
Excellent takedown into side control there by OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy controls the position.
Constanza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Constanza is being controlled here.
OShaughnessy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShaughnessy trying to control the position but Constanza is working away.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
Constanza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Constanza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OShaughnessy.
Seamus OShaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constanza motions for OShaughnessy to come forward. Constanza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by OShaughnessy or perhaps it was just good defense by Constanza which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus OShaughnessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShaughnessy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OShaughnessy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OShaughnessy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
OShaughnessy is breathing heavily.
Constanza is squirming around, avoiding OShaughnessy's attempts to control the action.
OShaughnessy looking to secure an arm triangle but Constanza defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Constanza really doesn't like being in this position too much.
OShaughnessy has hold of Constanza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Constanza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
OShaughnessy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
OShaughnessy is working for a guillotine from mount but Constanza frees his head quite easily.
OShaughnessy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
OShaughnessy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy wants to control the pace but Constanza is squirming around nicely.
Constanza tries to buck OShaughnessy off but he can't manage it.
OShaughnessy stands up from mount. Strange move.
George Constanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OShaughnessy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OShaughnessy tries for a takedown but Constanza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OShaughnessy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OShaughnessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constanza as he avoids it easily.
OShaughnessy tries to clinch but Constanza is having none of it.
OShaughnessy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Constanza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OShaughnessy has managed to clinch.
Constanza wants to break the clinch but can't.
OShaughnessy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Constanza just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Constanza wants to break free but OShaughnessy has control.
Constanza breaks from the clinch.
Constanza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OShaughnessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constanza as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OShaughnessy.
Constanza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
OShaughnessy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Constanza swivels and escapes.
Constanza feints and then cracks OShaughnessy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OShaughnessy down.
Constanza wants to slow OShaughnessy down by chopping away at his legs.
Constanza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OShaughnessy checks the leg kick nicely there.
OShaughnessy tries to clinch but Constanza moves out of range.
OShaughnessy shoots in but Constanza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Constanza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Constanza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus OShaughnessy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Constanza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
OShaughnessy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Constanza pinned against the cage. Constanza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Constanza throws out a leg kick but OShaughnessy moves out of range and Constanza only half commits.
OShaughnessy scores with a takedown into Constanza's guard.
Constanza wants to stand but OShaughnessy is controlling the position.
OShaughnessy passes Constanza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OShaughnessy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Constanza is just riding it out for now. OShaughnessy eventually gives up the hold.
Constanza is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy content to control rather than advance.
OShaughnessy is trying to control the action in half guard but Constanza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OShaughnessy stops Constanza from getting back to his feet.
Well, if OShaughnessy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OShaughnessy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OShaughnessy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OShaughnessy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OShaughnessy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OShaughnessy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
OShaughnessy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Constanza taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seamus OShaughnessy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Marcello Romero has been cut.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson drops Romero with a right and a left! Ferguson comes rushing in but Romero regains his composure and manages to keep Ferguson in guard.
Romero is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Romero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferguson has picked Romero up and slammed him! Romero can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferguson manages to pass to side control!
Ferguson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Romero to his feet.
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Romero is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Romero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Romero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ferguson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ferguson wants to escape the position.
Romero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ferguson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero keeps control of the position easily here as Ferguson tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is in bad spot here.
Romero has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ferguson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Romero gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcello Romero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Balis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balis comes to the cage accompanied by Still Unbroken. Law comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diablo Blvd kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Balis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Law.
Balis shoots for a takedown but Law saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Law lands with a big right hook that stumbles Balis - he's out on his feet here! Law follows up with another monster hook that separates Balis from consciousness! Balis falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Law stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Law!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath comes to the cage accompanied by Asche zu Asche. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Kane!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kane tries to bum rush Heath with a series of wild strikes but Heath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Heath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heath pulls guard effortlessly.
Heath striking off his back but it's not causing Kane any problems.
Kane throwing strikes from guard but Heath blocks nicely.
Heath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heath wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is fighting to break Heath's control of his arms but Heath is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heath is keeping the position for now.
Kane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kane thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Heath will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Heath on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath fails to land the takedown.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Heath sees coming a mile off.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heath.
Heath shoots for a double leg takedown but Kane sprawls well. He's pushed Heath's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heath looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Heath preventing the sweep.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heath is working Kane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kane wants to sweep here but Heath controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kane striking off his back but it's not causing Heath any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heath.
Heath misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heath on the side of the head.
Heath slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Heath gets a takedown into half guard.
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heath wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heath seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heath wants to free his trapped foot but Kane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heath is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Heath is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane stuffs the takedown.
Kane stuffs the takedown.
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 Uriah Heath will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heath moves into the clinch successfully.
Kane fails to pull guard.
Kane crunches a lovely knee into Heath's ribcage.
Kane wants to break free but Heath has control.
Kane wants the takedown. Heath is fighting it off but Kane persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heath's guard against the cage.
Kane trying to control but Heath is working from the bottom.
Heath manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Kane working for a triangle but Heath defends it easily.
Heath wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Heath won't allow Kane to get back to his feet.
Kane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Heath forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kane pushes Heath off looking to stand but Heath dives back in and keeps control.
Heath with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane moves into full guard.
Heath wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kane wants to sweep here but Heath controlling him for the moment.
Kane is looking for a triangle but Heath pushes his legs off easily.
Heath trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Heath passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane wants to control but Heath is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath is working for a submission of some sort.
Heath is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now.
Heath is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heath.
Heath is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kane defends it well.
Kane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heath wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Heath stands up and beckons Kane to join him on the feet.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heath gets a takedown into half guard.
Heath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kane wants to control but Heath is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Heath is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane striking from the bottom.
Kane is trying to keep Heath in close.
Kane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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 Uriah Heath will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heath decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard.
Heath stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Heath decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Heath gets a takedown into half guard.
Kane is trying to stand up here but Heath is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Heath is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kane is not content to let Heath control the position.
Heath trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well.
Heath decides to stand and escape the position.
Heath shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Kane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
Heath is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Heath lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Heath controlling from mount.
Heath tries to control but Kane wriggling away.
Kane wants to control but Heath is having none of it.
Heath with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane can't escape the position.
Kane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kane is working to get back to half guard.
Kane wants to control but Heath is having none of it.
Kane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heath putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kane tries to hold on but Heath pushes him away.
Kane gets back to half guard.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heath preventing the sweep.
Heath has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kane is proving hard to escape from.
Kane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heath's guard.
Heath is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heath had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heath Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kane's back instead.
Kane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Heath clearly takes that round.
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.
Kane has Heath up against the cage in a clinch.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Heath has hold of one of Kane's legs. Kane is fighting the takedown attempt but Heath gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Heath working some strikes from top position.
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heath thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kane wants to improve his position but instead Heath has moved into half guard.
Heath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Heath is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heath backs up against the cage.
Kane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heath counters with a takedown into side control.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Heath is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heath's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heath trying to mount his opponent but Kane defends it.
Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heath's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heath's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath wants to control his opponent's hands but Kane gets his hands free.
Kane keeps control of the position as Heath tries to break free.
Heath trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Heath turns into Kane and is now in his guard.
Kane has his foot on Heath's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heath works his way back into a safe position though.
Heath slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Heath is proving a slippery customer.
Heath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heath shoots in but Kane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heath misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane is looking to clinch.
Kane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kane clinches up against the cage.
Heath managing to block the knees to the body from Kane.
Heath wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but Heath avoids the damage to the body.
Heath tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Heath managing to block the knees to the body from Kane.
Kane tries for a takedown but Heath manages to get underhooks.
Kane gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heath is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane stops Heath from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Uriah Heath 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Heath counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heath is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heath passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heath stands up out of the half guard.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heath will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heath counters with a single leg into guard. Kane didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heath manages to get himself to full guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane stops Heath from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath lands a decent shot there.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heath keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Heath wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heath is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Heath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kane wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
Heath looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Heath 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.
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.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heath looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Heath looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Heath pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Heath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
Heath trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Heath has wrist control.
Heath is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane stands up from Heath's guard - Kane perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Heath. Heath gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uriah Heath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane wants to improve his position but Heath is controlling well.
Kane wants to control but Heath is keeping busy.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane can't keep his opponent in guard - Heath advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heath works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Heath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heath, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Heath!
Uriah Heath retains his bantamweight title!
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