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TDF 6: Night Of The Champions PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Steen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Steen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger shoots in but Steen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steen rushes Krueger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steen is trying to drag Krueger to the mat but Krueger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krueger's brow.
Steen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krueger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steen as Krueger tries to tie him up.
Steen can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Steen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steen avoiding damage as Krueger throws knees to the body.
Steen tries to break the clinch but Krueger is controlling the position.
Steen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krueger's efforts to push away.
Steen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steen manages to break the clinch.
Krueger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steen circles away quickly and effectively.
Steen avoids the head kick by Krueger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown but Steen shows good takedown defense.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krueger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krueger lands a with a good body shot.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
Krueger checks a low kick from Steen.
Steen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krueger counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dustin Steen has been cut.
Steen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krueger as he avoids it easily.
Krueger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steen's head backwards.
Krueger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steen's waist but Steen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krueger off to one side.
Krueger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Steen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steen is squirming around, avoiding Krueger's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Krueger.
Steen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krueger.
Krueger trying to control but Steen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Krueger. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger blocks Steen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Steen is trying to stand up.
Steen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steen 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.
Krueger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steen is looking to escape.
Steen tries to lock up and control but Krueger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krueger trying to control but Steen is having none of it.
Steen gets back to half guard.
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.
Steen has his hands clasped together around Krueger's back. He's all about the action.
Steen trying to hold on to Krueger's head to control him but Krueger postures up.
Steen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Krueger tries for a takedown but Steen circles away easily
and Steen counters by moving into the clinch.
Steen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krueger pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Krueger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Krueger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Steen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Steen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krueger throws a sloppy head kick and Steen moves out of range easily.
Steen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krueger circles away.
Krueger shoots for a double leg takedown but Steen sprawls well. He's pushed Krueger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krueger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krueger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steen.
Krueger tries to clinch up but Steen circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen rushes Krueger and presses him up against the cage.
Krueger tries to break the clinch but Steen is controlling the position.
Krueger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krueger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krueger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krueger tries for a takedown but Steen manages to get underhooks.
Dustin Steen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger.
Krueger has Steen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krueger has Steen pressed against the cage, preventing Steen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steen looking for a takedown.
Krueger tries to circle away but Steen has him pinned against the cage.
Steen wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krueger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Krueger trying to control but Steen is working from the bottom.
Krueger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Krueger swings around for an armbar but Steen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krueger's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger controls Steen momentarily but Steen frees himself.
Steen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krueger's head.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Steen from controlling successfully.
Steen is in close to Krueger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krueger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Krueger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steen postures up in Krueger's guard and throws a big left but Krueger blocks it.
Steen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krueger is trying to control the position but Steen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krueger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steen counters by clinching up.
Steen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krueger is trying to force a seperation but Steen has the dominant position.
Steen lands a takedown into guard.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Steen from controlling successfully.
Steen prevents Krueger from getting back to his feet.
Krueger looking for a guillotine here but Steen defends easily.
Steen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steen landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krueger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krueger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steen is in close to Krueger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steen wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Krueger looking to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Steen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Steen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Krueger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steen counters by clinching up.
Steen gets underhooks to prevent Krueger's takedown attempt.
Krueger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dustin Steen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger.
Krueger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steen.
Krueger shoots and misses
and Steen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steen.
Steen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krueger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krueger thinking.
Steen swats away the attempt to clinch by Krueger.
Krueger shoots and misses
and Steen counters with a left and a right that stings Krueger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steen has a takedown stuffed.
Krueger moves into the clinch.
Krueger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steen is working for takedown but Krueger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steen lands a takedown into guard.
Krueger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krueger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steen stands up over Krueger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steen distracts Krueger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krueger looking for a sweep. Not yet Krueger, not yet.
Steen is working Krueger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krueger trying to keep a closed guard but Steen is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steen tries to clinch up but Krueger circles away and keeps his distance.
Krueger looks to land a combination. Steen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krueger shoots and misses
and Steen moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger jumps guard but Steen stands there with Krueger around his waist. Krueger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steen blocks an uppercut.
Steen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steen as Krueger tries to tie him up.
Krueger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steen smiles and moves away.
Krueger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krueger somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krueger looks to clinch
and Steen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Krueger wants to get back to striking at distance but Steen won't allow it.
Krueger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steen walks away with a smile on his face. Krueger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steen looks to clinch
and Krueger counters with a three punch combo that has Steen backing up. Steen nods at Krueger to acknowledge the strikes.
Steen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Krueger.
Steen forces Krueger back against the cage and clinches.
Steen wants a takedown but no success here.
Krueger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krueger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krueger with a poor takedown
and Steen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen landing with the ground and pound.
Krueger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Steen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Steen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Hardin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin scores with a jab. Gunn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardin works Gunn's body with a nice hook.
Gunn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hardin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunn in particular looking to stall.
Gunn blocks the strikes from Hardin.
Gunn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hardin wants to improve his position but Gunn is controlling well.
Gunn is keen to just control but Hardin is a slippery customer.
Hardin wants to improve his position but Gunn is controlling well.
Hardin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gunn prevents Hardin from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardin tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hardin.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardin swivels and escapes.
Gunn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hardin is looking to regain half guard here but Gunn keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Hardin can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardin stops Gunn from passing to mount.
Hardin is trying to control Gunn's posture but Gunn avoids it.
A control attempt from Hardin but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn controlling from mount.
Hardin is looking to improve his position but Gunn isn't that keen on the idea.
Gunn blocks Hardin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn lands a big elbow.
Gunn lands a big shot there that rocks Hardin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardin is squirming around, avoiding Gunn's attempts to control the action.
Gunn scoring with strikes but Hardin is staying in there.
Hardin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gunn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hardin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin wants to get back to full guard.
Hardin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hardin tries to get to full guard but Gunn has control of the leg.
Gunn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardin tries to get to full guard but Gunn has control of the leg.
Hardin is trying to control but Gunn passes into side control!
Gunn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gunn feints and then cracks Hardin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardin down.
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.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gunn trying to control the action but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Gunn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardin is looking for a sweep.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn 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.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardin throws a good cross that connects.
Hardin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardin wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
Rick Hardin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn darts in and clinches Hardin up against the cage.
Gunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gunn can't break the clinch.
Gunn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardin scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn can't get the takedown.
Gunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardin gets control of Gunn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin trying to strike off his back.
Hardin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gunn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardin's guard.
Gunn drops back looking for a leg! Hardin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardin manages to kick Gunn off! Gunn jumps back into Hardin's guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Hardin keeps moving.
Hardin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardin is trying to control the position but Gunn postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardin which made him look bad.
A left and a right from Hardin both land. Nice combination.
Hardin is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Hardin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunn doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Hardin.
Hardin scores with a hook.
Hardin scores with a three punch combo!
Hardin scores with a nice right hand.
Hardin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardin catches Gunn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardin tries to clinch up
so Gunn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin trying to control the position here.
Hardin working a defensive guard here.
Hardin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardin's guard.
Gunn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardin is working to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Hardin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gunn scores with a one two! Hardin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gunn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardin to the mat! Hardin manages to get full guard.
Hardin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hardin being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardin working a defensive guard but Gunn passes into half guard.
Hardin has hold of Gunn's hands but Gunn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardin wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.
Gunn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hardin punching from the bottom.
Gunn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hardin wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
Gunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardin's sensitive parts.
Gunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardin pulls guard successfully.
Hardin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hardin looking to control.
Gunn is pushing down on Hardin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardin is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardin is pressing down on Gunn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gunn trying to control but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Hardin has his feet on Gunn's thighs here. He's pushed Gunn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gunn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Hardin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dwyane Anderson enters the cage!
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197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwyane Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosenthal tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosenthal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rosenthal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Dwyane Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rosenthal's waist but Rosenthal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Rosenthal misses with a two punch combination.
Rosenthal fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosenthal lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenthal connects with a jab.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosenthal swivels and escapes.
Matt Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwyane Anderson.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rosenthal knocks Anderson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Rosenthal!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). josh Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Matthews's chin.
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140 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, josh Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
Michael Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Matthews throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Matthews throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Matthews throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews dominated 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.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson is working for takedown but Matthews is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthews tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Matthews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for josh Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to stall but Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Matthews tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matthews is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson has Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews wants to break free but Johnson has control.
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.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Matthews is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matthews down to the mat. Matthews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matthews finish him?!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson slips under a jab from Matthews.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Matthews throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
josh Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Matthews counters with a huge left! Johnson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Matthews isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Johnson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Matthews!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JB Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus LeGualt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeGualt has chosen Get Free by The Vines as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. JB Stevens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JB Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus LeGualt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeGualt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LeGualt lands a nice looking body kick.
LeGualt throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeGualt slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JB Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens walks into a left hand.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeGualt sprawls well. LeGualt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens shoots in and drives through. LeGualt sprawls well.
LeGualt scores with a jab to the head.
LeGualt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
LeGualt lands with a hook. Stevens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LeGualt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stevens takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeGualt to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt scores with a three punch combo!
Stevens is rocked!
LeGualt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
LeGualt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeGualt lands a left and a right that sends Stevens crashing to the canvas! LeGualt dives into mount looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LeGualt thowing shots but they're missing.
Stevens avoids a series of strikes thrown by LeGualt.
LeGualt looking to ground and pound but Stevens is blocking nicely.
LeGualt looking to finish with strikes here!
Stevens avoids a series of strikes thrown by LeGualt.
LeGualt thowing shots but they're missing.
LeGualt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
LeGualt controlling the position easily from mount.
LeGualt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stevens sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
LeGualt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens is refusing to be controlled, as LeGualt sits in half guard.
LeGualt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LeGualt trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeGualt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but LeGualt is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeGualt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevens's head.
LeGualt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stevens works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeGualt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeGualt throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
LeGualt scores with a nice right hand.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but LeGualt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevens throws a body kick the misses
and LeGualt counters with a body kick.
LeGualt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevens tries to clinch but LeGualt is having none of it.
LeGualt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeGualt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
LeGualt scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt connects with a high kick.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stevens. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
LeGualt lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens has his takedown stuffed
letting LeGualt counter with a right hand.
LeGualt fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevens in the body.
LeGualt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeGualt scores with a jab. Stevens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LeGualt lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and LeGualt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LeGualt scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LeGualt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevens.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus LeGualt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LeGualt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeGualt lands a high kick to the side of Stevens's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! LeGualt dives into guard, looking to finish.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeGualt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeGualt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeGualt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeGualt trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeGualt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeGualt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LeGualt lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
LeGualt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stevens throws a body kick the misses
and LeGualt counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens shoots and misses
and LeGualt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeGualt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeGualt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LeGualt connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcellus LeGualt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeGualt throws a head kick that half lands.
LeGualt scores with a push kick.
Stevens will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
LeGualt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
LeGualt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab, jab by LeGualt - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeGualt.
LeGualt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LeGualt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LeGualt dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries for a takedown but LeGualt circles away easily
and LeGualt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JB Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeGualt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevens. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeGualt. Stevens shrugs it off though.
Marcellus LeGualt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeGualt feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
Stevens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeGualt rushes Stevens with punches - Stevens moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Stevens goes down! LeGualt follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus LeGualt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Recruit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Recruit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recruit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Recruit tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Recruit looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Recruit has a takedown stuffed.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Recruit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Recruit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Recruit tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Recruit shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savage gets a clinch.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Recruit.
Savage drags the fight down to the ground.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Recruit defends easily.
Savage working for a triangle but Recruit defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Recruit is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Savage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Recruit is looking to defend but Savage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Recruit! Savage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Recruit taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ezekiel Savage!
Ezekiel Savage is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Reddman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddman has chosen Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Spitler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Reddman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spitler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spitler shoots for a double leg takedown but Reddman sprawls well. He's pushed Spitler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reddman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spitler.
Reddman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spitler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reddman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spitler.
Some wild striking there from Spitler.
Reddman misses with a wild combination.
Spitler cracks a nice hook into Reddman's ribs.
Reddman throws a series of strikes that have Spitler backpedaling.
Spitler shoots for a takedown but Reddman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Spitler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reddman throws a combination that misses
and Spitler counters with a nice uppercut.
Spitler looks to land a combination but Reddman avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman lands an overhand right.
Reddman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spitler is able to avoid easily.
Spitler misses with a wild body shot.
Reddman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spitler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reddman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spitler on the side of the head.
Reddman connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Reddman.
Spitler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spitler shoots in and bounces Reddman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spitler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddman is looking to stand up but Spitler isn't so interested in that idea.
Spitler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spitler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reddman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spitler prevents Reddman from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spitler is one step ahead there.
Reddman keeping moving, preventing Spitler from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reddman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spitler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Reddman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spitler's hands.
Reddman jabs at Spitler's body.
Reddman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reddman looks to land a combination but Spitler avoids it well.
Spitler dives in and grabs Reddman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reddman pushes down on Spitler's head and hops out.
Reddman throws a series of punches but Spitler moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Spitler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Reddman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reddman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reddman misses with a few strikes there.
Reddman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spitler counters with a series of strikes. Reddman will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reddman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left and a right from Reddman both land. Nice combination.
Spitler fails to land the takedown.
Reddman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reddman.
Reddman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Spitler counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reddman!
Spitler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reddman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spitler rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reddman, as that shot connected.
Reddman lands a two punch combo.
Reddman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spitler on the side of the head.
Reddman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spitler walks into a jab.
A combination from Spitler does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman scores with a jab to the head.
Spitler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reddman connects with a single shot there.
Spitler swings for the body but Reddman moves out of range.
Spitler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spitler showed some decent athleticism there.
Reddman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Reddman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reddman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddman avoids the body shot from Spitler.
Reddman tries a low kick but Spitler avoids it.
Spitler wants to clinch up but Reddman keeps it at a distance.
Spitler is looking to clinch but Reddman is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Reddman.
Reddman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Reddman.
Spitler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reddman lands with a shot to the body.
Reddman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reddman throws a lazy head kick
and Spitler counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman thows a leg kick but Spitler checks it
and Spitler counters with a single leg into guard. Reddman didn't expect that.
Reddman wants to stand up but Spitler is controlling him.
Reddman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Spitler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reddman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reddman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spitler is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitler wants to control from the top but Reddman keeps moving.
Reddman controls Spitler momentarily but Spitler frees himself.
Spitler looking to sit in guard and control but Reddman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spitler is pulling down on Reddman's head to control his posture.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reddman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reddman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spitler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spitler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spitler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Spitler or perhaps it was just good defense by Reddman which made him look bad.
Spitler misses with a combination
and Reddman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spitler checks a leg kick.
Spitler fails with the takedown.
Reddman cracks Spitler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spitler dodges the punch combination from Reddman.
Some wild striking there from Reddman.
Reddman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spitler manages to avoid it.
Spitler fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Spitler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reddman lands a nice shot that snaps Spitler's head back.
Reddman punishes Spitler's body with a nice straight punch.
Reddman dodges the punch combination from Spitler.
Reddman misses with a wild combination.
Spitler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reddman sprawls well. Reddman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spitler gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Spitler scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddman connects with a single shot there.
Reddman lands a two punch combo.
Spitler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reddman wants to clinch.
Reddman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Reddman.
Reddman lands a jab to Spitler's midsection.
Spitler throws a leg kick but Reddman moved away.
Spitler misses with a two punch combination.
Reddman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spitler at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman connects with a jab.
Reddman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spitler.
Reddman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reddman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reddman lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Reddman does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Reddman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spitler doesn't seem phased though.
Reddman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reddman wants to slow Spitler down by chopping away at his legs.
Reddman lands a nice shot to the body.
Reddman tries to close the distance and clinch but Spitler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reddman misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Reddman. No joy for Spitler on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Reddman misses.
Spitler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reddman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reddman avoids the head kick by Spitler.
Reddman is looking to clinch but Spitler is avoiding it.
Spitler drops his hands momentarily and Reddman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Reddman as Spitler shoots in.
Reddman tries to close the distance and clinch but Spitler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reddman stalks Spitler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spitler's face. Spitler staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spitler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reddman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reddman tries to clinch there but Spitler circles away.
Reddman scores with a hook to the body. Spitler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reddman really dominated 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.
Reddman connects with a jab.
Reddman tests Spitler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reddman lands with a hook. Spitler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spitler moves in looking to clinch but Reddman pushes him off.
Reddman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reddman punishes Spitler's body with a nice straight punch.
Noah Spitler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reddman throws a combination that misses
and Spitler counters with a two punch combo.
Reddman misses with a two punch combination.
Reddman lands a jab.
Reddman misses with a low kick.
Spitler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reddman is fending him off so far but Spitler persists. Nope, Reddman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reddman scores with a sloppy right hand. Spitler should have avoided that one.
Reddman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Spitler.
Reddman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spitler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reddman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reddman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spitler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reddman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Spitler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reddman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spitler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reddman digs a right hand into Spitler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spitler's gas tank.
Spitler has Reddman pressed against the cage, preventing Reddman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reddman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reddman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitler tries to clinch
and Spitler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spitler lands a nice shot to the body.
Reddman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reddman.
Spitler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Reddman.
Jay Reddman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spitler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reddman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spitler.
Spitler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reddman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spitler's head.
Spitler doesn't manage to clinch there - Reddman circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman throws a leg kick
and Spitler counters with a thumping low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reddman.
Reddman tries to clinch but Spitler is having none of it.
Reddman misses with a head kick.
Reddman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reddman scores with a shot to the body.
Spitler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spitler dodges the punch combination from Reddman.
Reddman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reddman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reddman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spitler circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Reddman.
Reddman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reddman lands a lovely overhand right.
Reddman misses with a series of wild punches.
Spitler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spitler dives in and grabs Reddman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reddman pushes down on Spitler's head and hops out.
Reddman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reddman looks to land a combination. Spitler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spitler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reddman is fending him off so far but Spitler persists. Nope, Reddman circles away and we're back to standing.
Spitler avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reddman dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reddman throws a right and a left that Spitler avoids nicely.
Spitler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spitler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spitler misses with a body shot
and Reddman counters with a nice body shot.
Reddman throws a right hand that Spitler ducks under and follows up with a left that Spitler also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Spitler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spitler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reddman finds it's way round the side to connect with Spitler's head.
Spitler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reddman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reddman moves in looking to clinch but Spitler pushes him off.
Spitler misses with a takedown attempt - Reddman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reddman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reddman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Reddman counter with a right hand.
Spitler throws a hook but Reddman blocks it.
Reddman thuds a left hand into Spitler's body.
Spitler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spitler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reddman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spitler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reddman to score with a decent uppercut.
Spitler shoots in for a double leg but Reddman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spitler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spitler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Spitler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reddman throws out a powerful jab.
Spitler misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reddman looks to land a combination. Spitler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reddman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reddman scores with a decent looking hook.
Spitler tries for a takedown but Reddman circles away easily
and Reddman counters with a two punch combo.
Reddman tries to work over Spitler's front leg with a kick but Spitler checks it.
Spitler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reddman pinned against the cage. Reddman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reddman lands the left hand.
Reddman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman is looking to clinch.
No luck for Reddman with that takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reddman.
Reddman connects with a body shot.
Spitler misses with a combination
and Reddman counters with a three punch combo that has Spitler backing up. Spitler nods at Reddman to acknowledge the strikes.
Noah Spitler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Reddman as Spitler shoots in.
Spitler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay Reddman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spitler.
Reddman lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reddman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reddman lands a with a good body shot.
Reddman tries to clinch but Spitler moves out of range.
Spitler misses with a leg kick.
Spitler drops his hands momentarily and Reddman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spitler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reddman.
A jab lands there for Reddman.
Reddman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reddman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reddman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reddman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reddman!
Jay Reddman is the new lightweight champion!
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