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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Resina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSouza comes to the cage accompanied by Randy Manny & The Tools. Randy DeSouza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Resina!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jonas Resina has been cut.
Resina looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! DeSouza throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Resina is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randy DeSouza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creepy Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes. On his way into the cage it seems that Francois Dubonet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Francois Dubonet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Creepy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet drops Bastard with a left and a right! Oh, Bastard is hurt - Dubonet dives into side control looking to finish!
Bastard is rocked!
Dubonet has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Dubonet finish him?
Dubonet pushes Bastard away with a front kick.
Bastard looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! A monster head kick from Dubonet and Bastard falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dubonet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francois Dubonet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Flanery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanery's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - The Dirty Glass. Connor Flanery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terry Acton's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Flanery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanery shoots in for a double leg but Acton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acton scores with a body shot.
Acton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acton misses with a series of wild punches.
Acton works over Flanery's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Connor Flanery has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acton misses with a wild combination.
Acton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flanery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acton throws a series of punches but Flanery avoids them all with ease.
Acton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Acton misses with the combination.
Flanery tries to clinch there but Acton circles away.
Acton drops Flanery with a right and a left! Acton comes rushing in but Flanery regains his composure and manages to keep Acton in guard.
Flanery is rocked!
Acton stands up from Flanery's guard - Acton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Flanery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flanery is breathing heavily.
Acton closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Flanery out cold! Flanery corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Acton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Epstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epstein has chosen One Hundred Songs as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Zork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Epstein!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epstein throws a series of punches but Zork avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Epstein. No joy for Zork on that attempt.
Epstein gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epstein blocks the strikes from Zork.
Epstein looks up at the clock and then as Zork takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Epstein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zork 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.
Zork is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Epstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Epstein is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Epstein stopping the sweep attempt from Zork.
Epstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Zork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Epstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zork looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epstein is one step ahead there.
Zork bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epstein's guard.
Epstein striking off his back but it's not causing Zork any problems.
Zork with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zork loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zork wants to control from the top but Epstein keeps moving.
Epstein 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Epstein wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zork manages to pass to side control.
Zork thows a huge punch but Epstein dodges it nicely.
Epstein pushes Zork off but Zork dives into side control.
Zork looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zork stands up.
Nice defenses there by Zork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zork tries for a takedown but Epstein circles away easily
and Epstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Zork uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epstein.
Zork ducks under a wild hook from Epstein.
Zork uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epstein.
Epstein misses with an uppercut.
Zork misses with the combination.
Zork tries for a takedown but Epstein circles away easily
and Epstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zork's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Zork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epstein controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zork trying to keep a closed guard but Epstein is proving a slippery customer.
Epstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zork looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Epstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Epstein gets to his feet. Zork looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Epstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Epstein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zork darts in trying to clinch
and Epstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zork wants to clinch but Epstein slips to the side
and Epstein counters with a straight right hand.
Epstein throws a hook to the side of Zork's head but Zork sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zork tries to clinch
and Epstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Zork is trying to improve his position.
Epstein wants to control but Zork is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Zork's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zork is looking for a sweep.
Epstein working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork sneaks back into half guard.
Epstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zork's head.
Epstein tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zork controls his leg.
Zork trying to control from the bottom.
Epstein is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Epstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Zork is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Epstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zork pushes Epstein off looking to stand but Epstein dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zork manages to get to full guard.
Epstein pushing down on Zork's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zork trying to control but Epstein postures up.
Epstein is keen to just control but Zork is a slippery customer.
Epstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zork trying to control but Epstein postures up.
Epstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epstein wants to pass to mount but Zork is defending the position.
Zork actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zork gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epstein.
Epstein lands a jab.
Zork jabs Epstein right on the nose. Epstein blinks but takes it well.
Epstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Zork off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epstein misses with a wild combination.
Epstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epstein clobbers Zork with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zork gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zork takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zork has his takedown stuffed
and Epstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zork is rocked!
Zork shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epstein counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Zork is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Zork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epstein digs a good hook to Zork's body.
Zork seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epstein connects with a crisp jab.
Zork fails with the takedown
and Epstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Epstein throws a series of punches but Zork moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Epstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Epstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zork ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epstein moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zork. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Epstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zork has time to react.
Epstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Epstein.
Nice shot by Epstein.
Zork shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epstein lands a stunning uppercut that sends Zork to the mat!
Epstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Epstein seems content to control.
Epstein tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zork controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstein prevents Zork from improving his position.
Epstein winds up and cracks Zork with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Epstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Epstein controlling the pace.
Zork is trying to stand.
Epstein throwing shots but Zork is blocking nicely.
Epstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two 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.
Zork wants to get back to his feet.
Zork wants to get back to full guard but Epstein has passed into side control.
Epstein tries to control but Zork wriggling away.
Epstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Epstein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork tries to lock up and control but Epstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Epstein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Epstein prevents Zork from getting the reversal.
Epstein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zork keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Epstein avoids the attempt from Zork to control.
Zork tries to reverse the position but Epstein maintains control.
Epstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zork tries to hold on but Epstein postures up.
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.
Epstein working Zork over with strikes here.
Epstein with a couple of short strikes.
Epstein scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zork?
Epstein controlling his opponent.
Zork is working to get back to half guard.
Mark Zork has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Epstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epstein content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Epstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Epstein 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Epstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sky Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What a Rush. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sky Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dueck!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dueck throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dueck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dueck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dueck misses with a knee to the head.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dueck prevents it.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dueck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dueck pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sky Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dueck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Dueck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dueck drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Dueck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dueck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawk blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Dueck manages to get underhooks.
Dueck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dueck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hawk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hawk manages to end up in side control.
Hawk is chipping away with strikes.
Dueck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dueck misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dueck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dueck tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Dueck takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hawk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hawk working the ground and pound.
Dueck taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hawk wants to control but Dueck is keeping him busy.
Dueck is looking for a sweep.
Hawk lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Dueck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Dueck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dueck takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dueck is looking to regain half guard here but Hawk keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dueck some visible discomfort.
Dueck taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dueck is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Hawk cracks Dueck with a big elbow.
Dueck is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dueck is trying to get back to half guard.
Dueck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk wants to control but Dueck is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dueck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawk slips a nice elbow through Dueck's hands, connecting with Dueck's forehead.
Dueck is trying to control but can't.
Hawk content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Hawk.
Dueck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawk is working away from the top position though.
Dueck is looking to improve his position.
Hawk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Dueck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dueck punching from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dueck is pressing down on Hawk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Dueck keeps moving.
Dueck working a defensive guard here.
Dueck is striking but Hawk is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dueck trying to control but Hawk postures up.
Hawk working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Dueck's temple.
Hawk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawk is nestled in close to Dueck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Hawk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawk scores with a takedown into Dueck's guard.
Hawk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dueck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawk wants to hold on but Dueck pushes him away.
Dueck misses with a head shot.
Hawk working to try and regain half guard.
Dueck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dueck misses with a head shot.
Dueck lands a big elbow.
Dueck lands a big elbow.
Dueck trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Dueck with shots to the head and body - Hawk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dueck looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck prevents Hawk from getting the reversal.
Hawk wants to hold on but Dueck pushes him away.
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawk throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hawk throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dueck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawk tries to hold on but Dueck postures up.
Dueck is landing with some decent strikes but Hawk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dueck lands a big elbow.
Hawk is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Dueck.
Dueck avoids the attempt from Hawk to control.
Dueck tries to control but Hawk wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hawk has worked his arm free - good work by Hawk!
Hawk is trying to improve his position.
Dueck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hawk to see if he's OK.
Dueck scoring with punches from side control.
Dueck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dueck working away.
Hawk throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Dueck keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dueck off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hawk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dueck tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hawk. What's that going to do exactly?
Hawk prevents Dueck from getting the reversal.
Hawk lands with some strikes.
Hawk landing punches.
Sky Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk landing strikes from the mount.
Hawk 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.
Hawk lands a big shot there that rocks Dueck but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dueck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hawk lands a heavy elbow.
Dueck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawk lands a big shot there that rocks Dueck but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawk breaks from Dueck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawk raining down shots from the mount!
Hawk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dueck throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hawk. What's that going to do exactly?
Dueck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawk cracks Dueck with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hawk lands a heavy elbow.
Hawk tries to control but Dueck wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dueck tries to lock up and control but Hawk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk tries to control but Dueck wriggling away.
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Sky Hawk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dueck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dueck tries to avoid it but Hawk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dueck to the ground. Dueck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dueck does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dueck to the mat! Dueck manages to get full guard.
Dueck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawk won't allow Dueck to sweep him here.
Dueck throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dueck trying to strike off his back.
Hawk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk 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.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Dueck keeps moving.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Dueck blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dueck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dueck prevents it.
Dueck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dueck tries a knee to the head but Hawk blocks it.
Dueck looking to throw knees to the head but Hawk is blocking nicely.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dueck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sky Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Dueck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dueck landing knees to the head.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dueck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dueck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dueck stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Dueck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dueck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Dueck manages to get underhooks.
Dueck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawk blocks it with crossed arms.
Hawk has Dueck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dueck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dueck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dueck's head.
Hawk feints and as Dueck raises his hands in defense, Hawk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawk lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dueck tries to strike from the bottom.
Hawk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Dueck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawk content to stall in guard here.
Hawk trying to control but Dueck is working from the bottom.
Hawk postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Dueck.
Dueck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dueck wants to slow Hawk down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dueck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dueck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawk is working Dueck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Dueck is retaining full guard.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dueck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dueck keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Dueck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hawk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dueck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk trying to control but Dueck is working from the bottom.
Dueck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dueck lands a big shot there that rocks Hawk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dueck.
Hawk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hawk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawk tries to get out of the position.
Hawk throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Hawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dennis Dueck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Sky Hawk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawk, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Hawk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Griffen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffen has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Griffen counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffen counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson is rocked!
Griffen dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffen scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Griffen is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Griffen with a couple of short strikes.
Griffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Griffen is tapping! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Isaac Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Dark and Hell Is Hot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Liddell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith stalls.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Liddell breaks the clinch.
Liddell connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith throws a hook but Liddell blocks it.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liddell will feel that in the morning.
Smith throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Liddell saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liddell.
Smith throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Liddell throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liddell throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Liddell scores with a nice strike.
Smith tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liddell misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a straight left.
Liddell connects with a crisp jab.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Liddell connects with a looping right hand.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Liddell moves out of range easily.
Liddell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liddell connects with a crisp jab.
Liddell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Liddell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell looks gassed!
Smith instigates a clinch.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith cracks Liddell with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liddell backwards.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liddell.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Liddell is rocked!
Smith creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Liddell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Liddell drops to his knees and Smith pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NoSkills Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man Choi has chosen i wanna know what love is as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, NoSkills Man Choi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Choi.
Man Choi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry throws a nice looking combination but Man Choi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Man Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
Man Choi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry looks to land a combination but Man Choi avoids it well.
Man Choi moves in looking to clinch but Perry pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man Choi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man Choi misses with a body punch
and Perry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man Choi wants to clinch up but Perry keeps it at a distance.
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi is looking to clinch.
Man Choi misses with a jab to the body
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Man Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perry keeps the fight on the outside.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a hook. Man Choi ducked under it nicely.
Man Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Perry takes a swing at Man Choi's ribcage but misses.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Choi manages to avoid it.
Man Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perry cracks Man Choi with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perry waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Man Choi.
Man Choi blocks a jab.
Perry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Man Choi throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dwayne Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Man Choi misses its intended target.
Perry misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Man Choi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Choi throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Perry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry misses with a body shot.
Man Choi looks to clinch
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Perry throws a hook but Man Choi blocks it.
Man Choi ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Man Choi swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Dwayne Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Man Choi moved out of range nicely.
Perry misses with a hook.
Man Choi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Man Choi ducks down to avoid it.
Perry swings for the body but Man Choi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi throws a hook but Perry blocks it.
Nice jab there from Perry.
Perry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perry throws a jab when Man Choi was well out of range.
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Choi.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Man Choi's head but Man Choi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Horrible takedown by Man Choi or perhaps it was just good defense by Perry which made him look bad.
Perry avoids the body shot from Man Choi.
Perry loads up on a big right hand but Man Choi slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry takes a swing at Man Choi's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry misses with a body punch
and Man Choi counters with a left to the body.
Man Choi blocks a jab.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Choi moves away from the strike by Perry.
Man Choi takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
Perry lands with a right hand.
A cross from Perry lands.
Perry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
Man Choi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perry is fending him off so far but Man Choi persists. Nope, Perry circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a hook. Man Choi ducked under it nicely.
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Choi throws out the jab.
Man Choi wants to clinch.
Dwayne Perry is winning the standup battle so far.
Man Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Perry looks to throw the jab but Man Choi is out of range.
Man Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Man Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Man Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
Man Choi thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Man Choi defending well as Perry loads up on a big left hand.
Man Choi throws a sloppy body shot
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Perry misses.
Dwayne Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Choi moves away.
Man Choi looks to throw the jab but Perry is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perry 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Perry!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi comes to the cage accompanied by ZERO ONNNNNEEEEEEEEE. Gegard Mousasi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi misses with a hook.
Mousasi leaves Moye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mousasi scores with a jab to the body.
Mousasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mousasi scores with a nice head shot.
Moye wants to clinch up but Mousasi keeps it at a distance.
Mousasi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mousasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut. Moye saw that one coming.
Mousasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mousasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moye closes the distance and pushes Mousasi back into the cage.
Mousasi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moye is working for takedown but Mousasi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mousasi breaks from the clinch.
Moye shoots in for a takedown but Mousasi shows good takedown defense.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Mousasi looks to land a left hand but Moye moved out of range nicely.
Mousasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mousasi throws a jab when Moye was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moye slips a straight right by Mousasi.
Mousasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moye is just out of range.
Mousasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Moye.
Mousasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moye was well out of range. Poor timing from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mousasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moye tries to clinch up.
Moye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moye stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye prevents Mousasi from breaking the clinch.
Moye slows down the pace here.
Mousasi manages to break the clinch.
Moye moves in looking to clinch but Mousasi pushes him off.
Mousasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mousasi looks to land a combination but Moye avoids it well.
Gegard Mousasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moye misses with a jab to the body
and Mousasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mousasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Moye.
Mousasi throws an overhand right that lands on Moye's shoulder, as Moye tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Moye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mousasi sprawls well. Mousasi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moye gets slowly back to his feet.
Mousasi missing with a left hand there. Moye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mousasi lands a nice shot that snaps Moye's head back.
Moye moves away from the strike by Mousasi.
Mousasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mousasi throws a lazy right hand but Moye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moye tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi throws a hook but Moye blocks it.
Good exchange - Mousasi coming out on top.
Mousasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moye moves forwards but Mousasi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mousasi missing with a left hand there. Moye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moye misses with a wild body shot.
Moye with a poor takedown
and Mousasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mousasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Mousasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mousasi as he jumps to the side.
Moye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mousasi.
Moye misses with a takedown
enabling Mousasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Moye misses with a shot to the body
and Mousasi counters with a series of strikes. Moye will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mousasi missing with a left hand there. Moye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moye tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mousasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moye moves forwards but Mousasi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moye walks into a straight right hand from Mousasi.
Moye is looking to clinch.
Mousasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mousasi lands with an overhand left.
Moye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mousasi rather than just go for the knockout.
Mousasi scores with a nice right hand.
Moye is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mousasi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moye.
Mousasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moye tries to clinch but Mousasi is having none of it.
Moye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mousasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mousasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Derek Moye has been cut.
Moye has his takedown stuffed
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moye is breathing heavily.
Mousasi works Moye's body with a nice hook.
Moye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mousasi tests Moye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mousasi throws the left hand but Moye avoids the punch easily.
Mousasi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mousasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moye moves forwards but Mousasi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mousasi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi throws a shot from downtown. Moye moves away and avoids it.
Mousasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derek Moye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mousasi connects with a nice looking jab.
Moye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mousasi counters with a series of strikes. Moye will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mousasi counters with a nice body shot.
Moye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mousasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mousasi wants to stand and escape but Moye is having none of it.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Moye is proving a slippery customer.
Moye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mousasi pushes Moye off and gets back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Mousasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to bum rush Moye with a series of wild strikes but Moye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mousasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gegard Mousasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mousasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mousasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moye doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mousasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
That's two 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.
Moye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moye dodges the punch combination from Mousasi.
Moye misses with a takedown
and Mousasi counters with a two punch combo.
Mousasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mousasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moye fails with the takedown
and Mousasi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moye ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a straight right.
Moye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mousasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mousasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moye ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.
Mousasi catches Moye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moye shoots and misses
and Mousasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mousasi looks to land a right hand but Moye moved out of range.
Mousasi lands a nice looking body shot.
Mousasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moye.
Mousasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moye clinches but Mousasi breaks the clinch
and Moye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Moye's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mousasi throws a hook but Moye avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Mousasi.
Mousasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mousasi throws a right hand that Moye ducks under and follows up with a left that Moye also avoids with ease.
Mousasi takes a swing at Moye's ribcage but misses.
Moye closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mousasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mousasi throws a hook to the side of Moye's head but Moye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi throws an overhand right that lands on Moye's shoulder, as Moye tries to avoid the shot.
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Mousasi throws a hook but Moye avoids it easily.
Mousasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mousasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moye in his tracks.
Moye blocks a jab.
Gegard Mousasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Moye avoids them all with ease.
Moye drives through and clinches with Mousasi against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mousasi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moye fails to pull guard.
Mousasi breaks the clinch.
Mousasi misses the shot to the body.
Moye wants to clinch but Mousasi slips to the side
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mousasi lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moye.
Moye clinches.
Moye keeps control of Mousasi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mousasi breaks from the clinch.
Moye wants to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi looks to throw the jab but Moye is out of range.
Moye moves out of range of the strikes.
Moye tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mousasi counter with a right hand.
Moye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Mousasi there.
Moye wants to clinch.
Moye shoots and misses
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combo that has Moye backing up. Moye nods at Mousasi to acknowledge the strikes.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Moye is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mousasi throws a right hand that Moye ducks under and follows up with a left that Moye also avoids with ease.
Mousasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moye avoids the body shot from Mousasi.
Mousasi scores with a body shot.
Moye misses with a takedown attempt
and Mousasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mousasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi had his way with Derek Moye in that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Moye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mousasi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mousasi duly obliges.
Mousasi stuns Moye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moye tries to clinch but Mousasi moves out of range.
Moye fails with the takedown
and Mousasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mousasi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mousasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mousasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mousasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moye is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi takes a swing at Moye's ribcage but misses.
Mousasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mousasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mousasi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mousasi lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Moye misses
and Mousasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Mousasi - just one landing.
Mousasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moye manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mousasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moye.
Moye misses with a takedown attempt
and Mousasi counters with a series of strikes. Moye will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mousasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moye.
Mousasi lands an overhand right.
Mousasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mousasi lands a really nice looking cross but Moye seems unphased.
Moye throws a sloppy body shot
and Moye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mousasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Derek Moye's cut even more.
Mousasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Derek Moye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mousasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moye misses with a body punch
and Mousasi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with a straight left.
Moye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mousasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moye can do to turn this around?
Moye ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.
Mousasi lands with a cross.
Mousasi cracks Moye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mousasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gegard Mousasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mousasi to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mousasi, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:43
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
Gegard Mousasi retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carmelo Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Made!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Made uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Made scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez leaves Made with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Made.
Made scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left lands for Made.
Made misses with a looping right.
Made takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Made shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Made is defended easily by Sanchez.
Carmelo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Made.
Made misses with a hook.
Made is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Made throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Made changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Made does no damage.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
No joy there for Made, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Made.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Made knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Made shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Made's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Made down.
Made misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Made misses with an uppercut.
Carmelo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Made blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Made avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Made tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Made avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Made gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Made lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Made counters with a two punch combo.
Made comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Made throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Made throws out the jab.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Made. Made gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Made on that attempt.
Carmelo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Made's head but Made sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Made misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez slips a jab from Made.
Made uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Made shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor Made seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Made ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Made looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Made misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Made off the cage and back into rage.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Made.
Carmelo Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Made uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Made swinging wilding here.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Made moves out of range of the body kick.
Made is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Made misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Made or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Made counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Made throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Sanchez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Made gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Made checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Made connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Made lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Made won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Made wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Made won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Made working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Made's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Made defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Made misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Made just misses with a punch to the body.
Made misses with an uppercut.
Made throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Made scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez moves out of range as Made strikes.
Made throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Made fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Made moves into range and connects with a jab.
Made uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Made throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Made waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Made ducked under it nicely.
Made misses with a wild body shot.
Made fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Made throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Made. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Made falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Taylor Made 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!
Made misses with a looping left.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Made.
Made waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Made darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Made shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Made gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Made moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Made falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Made misses with a takedown
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Made misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Made will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Made shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Made is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is not content to let Made control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Made sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Made.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Made throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Made had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made misses with a body punch
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Made scores with a body shot.
Made throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Made shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Sanchez had his way with Taylor Made in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Made or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Made swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Made misses the jab.
A punch combination from Made misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Made doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Made misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Sanchez defending well as Made loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Made throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Made.
Made misses with a double jab.
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.
Made avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Made.
Made misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carmelo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Made.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Made misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Made or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Made waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Made throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Made fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Made misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor Made has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor Made is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Made misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Made misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Made was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmelo Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Sanchez!
Carmelo Sanchez retains his welterweight title!
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