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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carraig o Cathain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryouta Tsukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o Cathain 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, U2 - Pride. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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163 lbs
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carraig o Cathain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryouta Tsukuda!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
o Cathain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
o Cathain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
o Cathain wants to sweep here but Tsukuda controlling him for the moment.
Tsukuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsukuda passes o Cathain 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsukuda wants to pass to mount but o Cathain is defending the position.
Tsukuda is trying to work for a kimura but o Cathain is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsukuda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsukuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
o Cathain rushes Tsukuda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
o Cathain pulls guard.
Tsukuda wants to pass the guard but o Cathain is keeping the position.
Tsukuda being controlled here momentarily.
Tsukuda looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
o Cathain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsukuda's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o Cathain is pushing down on Tsukuda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsukuda is fighting to maintain full guard but o Cathain has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsukuda moves into full guard.
o Cathain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsukuda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsukuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
o Cathain drops back looking for a leg! Tsukuda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsukuda manages to kick o Cathain off! o Cathain jumps back into Tsukuda's guard.
Tsukuda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. o Cathain manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsukudais looking to pass into half guard but o Cathain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now o Cathain is in guard.
o Cathain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
o Cathain preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda keeping full guard, as o Cathain tries to pass.
o Cathain stopping the sweep attempt from Tsukuda.
o Cathain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
o Cathain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tsukuda's legs.
o Cathain is breathing heavily.
o Cathain advances to mount.
Tsukuda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
o Cathain is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tsukuda can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tsukuda regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
o Cathain tries to pass to full mount but Tsukuda defends it.
o Cathain seems to be working for a kimura but Tsukuda defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsukuda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsukuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but o Cathain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsukuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but o Cathain is one step ahead there.
Tsukuda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for o Cathain !
Tsukuda avoids the attempt from o Cathain to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carraig o Cathain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tsukuda lands a head kick. o Cathain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Carraig o Cathain has been cut.
Tsukuda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but o Cathain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from o Cathain both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Tsukuda.
Good leg kick by o Cathain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
o Cathain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsukuda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
o Cathain jumps guard.
Tsukuda looking to pass the guard.
Tsukuda is looking to advance position but o Cathain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukuda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
o Cathain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tsukuda is in trouble now - o Cathain has advanced to mount!
Tsukuda can't escape the position.
Tsukuda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from o Cathain .
Tsukuda is working to get back to half guard.
o Cathain is going olschool here, as he tries to force Tsukuda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tsukuda shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsukuda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
o Cathain working for a submission but Tsukuda is keeping him at bay.
Tsukuda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from o Cathain .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
o Cathain prevents Tsukuda from getting the reversal.
Tsukuda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
o Cathain is working for a guillotine from mount but Tsukuda frees his head quite easily.
o Cathain wants to finish this one by submission but Tsukuda is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from o Cathain .
Tsukuda gets back to half guard.
o Cathain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tsukuda wants to improve his position but o Cathain is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsukuda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsukuda is on top in guard.
o Cathain controls Tsukuda momentarily but Tsukuda frees himself.
Tsukuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. o Cathain is keeping the position for now.
Tsukuda passes o Cathain 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tsukuda is looking to advance position but o Cathain won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and o Cathain reverses the position - he's now on top in Tsukuda's guard.
Tsukuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
o Cathain forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsukuda is looking for a sweep. o Cathain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
o Cathain seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carraig o Cathain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carraig o Cathain 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
o Cathain throws a series of punches but Tsukuda avoids them all with ease.
o Cathain slips a jab and a cross from Tsukuda.
Tsukuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsukuda shoots in for a takedown but o Cathain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsukuda tries to clinch up.
o Cathain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsukuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
o Cathain feints and as Tsukuda raises his hands in defense, o Cathain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tsukuda keeping full guard, as o Cathain tries to pass.
Carraig o Cathain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsukuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsukuda keeping full guard, as o Cathain tries to pass.
Tsukuda wants to sweep here but o Cathain controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
o Cathain tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsukuda is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
o Cathain tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsukuda is retaining full guard.
o Cathain won't allow Tsukuda to sweep him here.
o Cathain slips nicely into half guard.
o Cathain wants to free his trapped foot but Tsukuda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
o Cathain is trying to work for a kimura but Tsukuda is defending well.
Tsukuda actively working from the bottom here.
o Cathain is trying to work for a kimura but Tsukuda is defending well.
o Cathain wants to pass the guard but Tsukuda is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsukuda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
o Cathain is pressing down on Tsukuda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsukuda is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsukuda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Tsukuda.
o Cathain closes the distance and pushes Tsukuda back into the cage.
o Cathain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now o Cathain is on top in guard.
Carraig o Cathain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsukuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
o Cathain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
o Cathain preventing the sweep.
Tsukuda is looking for a triangle but o Cathain pushes his legs off easily.
o Cathain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsukuda is on top in guard.
Tsukuda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but o Cathain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ryouta Tsukuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
o Cathain forces his way into half guard.
Tsukuda wants to improve his position but o Cathain is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with o Cathain in particular looking to stall.
Tsukuda tries to roll over but o Cathain keeps him under control.
o Cathain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carraig o Cathain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well o Cathain 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carraig o Cathain !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldrick Breitner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hektor Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Breitner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baldrick Breitner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hektor Troy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breitner lands a front kick.
Breitner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Troy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Breitner.
Troy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Breitner as he avoids it easily.
Breitner throws a front kick that sends Troy stumbling back into the cage.
Troy fails with a takedown attempt.
Baldrick Breitner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hektor Troy.
Troy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Troy looks gassed!
Troy shoots for a double leg takedown but Breitner sprawls well. He's pushed Troy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Breitner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breitner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Breitner throws a leg kick which misses Troy's front leg but catches the back leg as Troy tries to avoid it.
Breitner lands a high kick!
Hektor Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Breitner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Breitner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Breitner moves into range and clinches up with Troy.
Breitner misses with a knee strike.
Breitner scores with a knee to the head.
Breitner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Breitner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Hektor Troy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Breitner trying to land knees to the body.
Breitner with a knee to the head.
Breitner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Troy's defenses.
Breitner lands a damaging elbow.
Breitner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Breitner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Troy backwards.
Breitner lands an elbow just above Troy 's eye.
That has opened up Hektor Troy's cut even more.
Breitner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Breitner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Troy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Troy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Breitner lands an elbow inside.
Troy blocks an elbow strike from Breitner.
Breitner misses with an elbow strike.
Breitner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Breitner lands a knee to the head.
Breitner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Breitner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breitner working aggressively here.
Breitner lands a nice knee to the body.
Breitner breaks from the clinch.
Breitner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Breitner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Breitner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Breitner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The cut above Hektor Troy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Breitner throws a sloppy head kick and Troy moves out of range easily.
Breitner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Troy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baldrick Breitner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troy dives in and grabs Breitner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Breitner pushes down on Troy's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Breitner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Breitner.
Breitner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Breitner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Troy's calf.
Breitner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Breitner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breitner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Troy's sensitive parts.
Breitner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Breitner throws a sloppy head kick and Troy moves out of range easily.
Troy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Breitner throws a head kick that Troy semi-blocks.
Troy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Breitner scores with a nice body kick.
Breitner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Troy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Breitner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Troy.
Breitner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Breitner moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Breitner.
Breitner stops a takedown attempt from Troy.
Breitner lands an elbow inside.
Breitner tries a knee to the head but Troy blocks it.
Breitner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Troy blocks it with crossed arms.
Breitner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Breitner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breitner lands a nice knee to the body.
Breitner looking to throw knees to the head but Troy is blocking nicely.
Breitner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Breitner lands with a short shot to the head.
Breitner tries to land a knee to the head but Troy blocks with his arms.
Troy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Breitner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Breitner stuffs the takedown attempt from Troy. Troy gets slowly back to his feet.
Troy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Breitner.
Troy closes the distance and clinches up with Breitner, looking for a takedown. Troy pushes Breitner against the cage but Breitner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Breitner cracks the inside of Troy's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldrick Breitner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hektor Troy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Breitner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Breitner forces Troy back against the cage and clinches.
Breitner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Breitner lands an elbow inside that Troy shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Breitner.
Breitner lands an elbow just above Troy 's eye.
Breitner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breitner working aggressively here.
Breitner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Troy can do to turn this around?
Breitner lands an elbow inside that Troy shrugs off.
Breitner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Troy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Breitner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Troy blocks the elbow strike.
Troy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hektor Troy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A knee to the head by Breitner.
Troy blocks the elbow strike.
Troy is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Breitner.
Troy blocks an elbow strike from Breitner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breitner throws an elbow but it misses.
Breitner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Troy.
Breitner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hektor Troy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baldrick Breitner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny I hardly knew ya . Ramos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Salute Your Solution. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Victor Ramos enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dakota Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos lands a jab-cross combination.
Ramos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finley throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Finley blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Ramos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Finley moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Finley fails with the takedown.
Ramos cracks Finley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramos lands with a straight right. Finley didn't see that one coming.
Ramos slaps away a takedown attempt from Finley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramos pinned against the cage. Ramos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dakota Finley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Finley! He's out on his feet! Ramos rushes in and drops Finley with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Ramos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Trayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trayo comes to the cage accompanied by Duality. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Trayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Trayo.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trayo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Trayo blocking the ground and pound.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Trayo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Trayo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Smith tries to control but Trayo wriggling away.
Trayo is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to control but Trayo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Trayo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith breaks from Trayo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trayo bucks Smith off and manages to get back to his feet!
Trayo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith scores with a takedown into Trayo's guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trayo is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Trayo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trayo is breathing heavily.
Trayo is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith trying to control the action but Trayo is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trayo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trayo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Trayo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trayo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trayo is looking to escape.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trayo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Trayo is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Felix Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trayo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trayo is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trayo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trayo sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trayo wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Trayo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trayo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trayo's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trayo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling.
Smith winds up and cracks Trayo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith is nestled in close to Trayo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to control but Trayo is keeping him busy.
Trayo wants to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to control but Trayo is keeping him busy.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trayo trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith not doing much here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Felix Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Trayo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trayo being controlled here, momentarily.
Trayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trayo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trayo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the pace.
Trayo is looking to improve his position.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trayo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trayo is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Felix Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Trayo.
Smith feints and as Trayo raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith works over Trayo with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith wants to control from the top but Trayo keeps moving.
Trayo pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith feints and as Trayo raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control but Trayo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Trayo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trayo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trayo manages to break the clinch.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trayo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Trayo's head.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith throwing shots but Trayo is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trayo sprawls well. Trayo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Trayo wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Felix Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trayo cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Trayo tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trayo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis Trayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Smith.
Trayo wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Trayo throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith prevents Trayo from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Trayo is looking to escape.
Smith controlling the action here.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Trayo's temple.
Trayo is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trayo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith prevents Trayo from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trayo is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Trayo keeps moving.
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.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trayo wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trayo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trayo trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Trayo is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Trayo's back.
Trayo is trying to break free.
Trayo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Good control from Smith.
Travis Trayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apachi Hopachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apachi Hopachi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopachi throws a good cross that connects.
Hopachi scores with a hook.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Hopachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopachi.
Hopachi tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Hopachi.
Nice combo by Robinson! Oh, that's hurt him - Hopachi falls to the canvas and Robinson follows him into side control.
Hopachi is rocked!
It looks like Apachi Hopachi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with the ground and pound.
Hopachi is still in real trouble! Can Robinson finish him?
Hopachi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hopachi seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robinson moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopachi prevents Robinson from taking his back.
You get the feeling that Hopachi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hopachi prevents Robinson from taking his back.
Hopachi is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopachi tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Robinson wants to take Hopachi's back here but Hopachi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Hopachi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopachi tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopachi tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Hopachi, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Hopachi against the cage but Hopachi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Hopachi's head but Hopachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopachi lands a head shot.
Hopachi scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Hopachi tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Hopachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopachi takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Hopachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Robinson is rocked!
Hopachi connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Robinson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hopachi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apachi Hopachi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill comes into the arena with Doomsword blaring out of the sound system. Carter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ludacris-Move Bitch. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Cumhaill doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Mac Cumhaill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Cumhaill backwards.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn Mac Cumhaill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Mac Cumhaill 's defenses.
Mac Cumhaill slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Mac Cumhaill tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac Cumhaill dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Mac Cumhaill 's head and hops out.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Cumhaill . That did some damage!
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.
Carter cracks Mac Cumhaill with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mac Cumhaill looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carter finish him?
Mac Cumhaill is rocked!
It looks like Fionn Mac Cumhaill has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Cumhaill ducks into an uppercut from Carter and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rhett Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Evans (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 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rhett Hart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Evans!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hart doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Evans! Hart is backing up but he can't get away as Evans lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Hart and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Evans!
Logan Evans is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Clutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John J Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo has chosen its a long road as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John J Rambo enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Clutch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John J Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo misses with a wild combination.
Rambo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clutch tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Rambo misses with a hook.
Rambo takes a swing at Clutch's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Rambo does it's job there.
Rambo throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Clutch tumbling to the canvas!
Clutch is rocked!
It looks like Mister Clutch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Clutch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rambo stops Clutch from standing up.
Clutch seems to have got his legs back now.
Rambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rambo postures up in Clutch's guard and throws a big left but Clutch blocks it.
Rambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo won't allow Clutch to get back to his feet.
Rambo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clutch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Rambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rambo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clutch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rambo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clutch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rambo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clutch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clutch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clutch is breathing heavily.
Clutch missing with knees to the body.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rambo.
Rambo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clutch trying to land knees to the body.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Clutch stops a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rambo has Clutch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clutch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John J Rambo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clutch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rambo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Clutch moves out of range.
Clutch instigates a clinch.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rambo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clutch uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clutch wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Clutch stops Rambo from standing up.
Clutch wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to stand but Clutch is controlling the position.
Rambo has a closed guard, preventing Clutch from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Rambo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clutch tries to clinch up but Rambo circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Rambo misses its intended target.
Clutch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clutch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clutch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rambo, pushing him back against the cage.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rambo avoids it.
Rambo gets control of Clutch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rambo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo has his feet on Clutch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rambo cracks a nice hook into Clutch's ribs.
Rambo cracks Clutch with an open hand slap.
Rambo lands a nice hook to Clutch's body. Clutch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rambo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rambo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clutch staying out of range there.
Rambo throws an overhand right that lands on Clutch's shoulder, as Clutch tries to avoid the shot.
Clutch closes the distance and clinches.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clutch.
Clutch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John J Rambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Clutch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rambo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rambo duly obliges.
Mister Clutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clutch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rambo.
Donk. Rambo catches Clutch right on the button with a cross.
Clutch tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Clutch moves out of range.
Rambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Clutch.
Clutch closes the distance and pushes Rambo back into the cage.
Clutch scores a nice knee to the body.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Clutch missing with knees to the body.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Clutch won't allow it.
Rambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clutch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John J Rambo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clutch lands a nice knee to the body.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Rambo avoiding damage as Clutch throws knees to the body.
Clutch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rambo is defending well for now.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clutch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rambo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rambo misses with a hook. Clutch ducked under it nicely.
Rambo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rambo misses with the combination.
Rambo misses with a looping right.
Clutch has closed the distance and engaged Rambo in a clinch.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rambo is working for takedown but Clutch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clutch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rambo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clutch obliges.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rambo has Clutch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clutch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clutch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Clutch trying to land knees to the body.
Rambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Clutch holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
Rambo wants a takedown.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clutch.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clutch smiles and moves away.
Rambo throws a body punch but Clutch moves out of range.
Rambo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clutch obliges.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo wants a takedown.
Clutch connects with a knee to the head.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rambo jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Mister Clutch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mister Clutch'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.
Clutch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rambo misses with an uppercut. Clutch saw that one coming.
Clutch tries to clinch up but Rambo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo throws an overhand right that lands on Clutch's shoulder, as Clutch tries to avoid the shot.
Rambo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clutch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clutch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rambo.
Clutch tries to move into range but Rambo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rambo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clutch avoids the body shot from Rambo.
Rambo swats away the attempt to clinch by Clutch.
John J Rambo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clutch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Clutch tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo avoids the damage to the body.
Rambo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clutch prevents it.
Clutch scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clutch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John J Rambo.
Clutch closes the distance and pushes Rambo back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clutch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Rambo wants a takedown.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rambo.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rambo lands a two punch combo.
Clutch rushes Rambo and presses him up against the cage.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mister Clutch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clutch lands a good knee to the midsection. Rambo won't want to take too many of those.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rambo has Clutch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clutch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clutch scores with a knee to the head.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clutch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clutch tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo avoids the damage to the body.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Rambo avoiding damage as Clutch throws knees to the body.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Clutch holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Rambo has Clutch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clutch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clutch connects with a knee to the head.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rambo jumps guard and drags Clutch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clutch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rambo is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clutch wants to stand and escape but instead Rambo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Clutch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clutch wants to stand but Rambo is controlling the position.
Rambo postures up in Clutch's guard and throws a big left but Clutch blocks it.
Clutch wants to get back to his feet but Rambo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rambo punishes Clutch's body with a nice straight punch.
Rambo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rambo takes a swing at Clutch's ribcage but misses.
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clutch rushes Rambo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clutch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Rambo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clutch uses from the top position.
Clutch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rambo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clutch has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John J Rambo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mister Clutch'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.
Rambo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clutch manages to avoid it.
Clutch tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Rambo with a hook.
Clutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rambo misses with a looping left.
Rambo lands a with a good body shot.
Clutch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Rambo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo punishes Clutch's body with a nice straight punch.
Clutch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rambo finds it's way round the side to connect with Clutch's head.
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo cracks Clutch with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Rambo.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rambo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clutch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rambo throws a lazy right hand but Clutch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clutch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rambo.
Clutch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clutch fails in his attempt to clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Clutch gets a clinch.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Clutch won't allow it.
Clutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rambo.
Clutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rambo.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rambo has Clutch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clutch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rambo jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John J Rambo.
Rambo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rambo has Clutch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clutch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Clutch.
Rambo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clutch prevents it.
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.
Rambo jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Clutch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clutch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clutch smiles and moves away.
Clutch has closed the distance and engaged Rambo in a clinch.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Clutch trying to land knees to the body.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Clutch won't allow it.
Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clutch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Clutch holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clutch lands a good knee to the midsection. Rambo won't want to take too many of those.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Rambo jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo can't get the takedown.
Rambo wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch scores with a knee to the head.
Clutch connects with a knee to the head.
Clutch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Clutch missing with knees to the body.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Clutch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rambo goes for a takedown attempt but Clutch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Clutch slips a jab from Rambo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rambo connects with a looping right hand.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clutch is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John J Rambo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mister Clutch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rambo throws a body punch but Clutch moves out of range.
Rambo swings for the body but Clutch moves out of range.
Rambo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clutch manages to avoid it.
Rambo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clutch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clutch rushes Rambo and presses him up against the cage.
Clutch landing knees to the body.
Clutch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rambo's face.
Clutch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rambo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Rambo jumps guard but Clutch stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
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.
Rambo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clutch prevents it.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mister Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John J Rambo.
Rambo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clutch in his tracks.
Clutch avoids the body shot from Rambo.
Clutch moves in looking to clinch but Rambo pushes him off.
Clutch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Clutch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clutch with a knee to the head.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Clutch won't allow it.
Clutch misses with a knee to the head.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clutch circles away quickly and effectively.
Clutch tries to clinch but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo throws the left hand but Clutch avoids the punch easily.
Clutch is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Rambo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clutch moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Clutch.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Clutch lands a knee to the body.
Clutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clutch prevents the takedown attempt.
Clutch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rambo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clutch misses with a knee strike.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rambo avoids it.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rambo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clutch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rambo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clutch tries to clinch but Rambo is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Rambo.
Clutch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clutch looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Clutch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rambo.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clutch walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rambo throws a hook but Clutch avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clutch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clutch clinches up with Rambo and pushes him back against the cage.
Clutch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rambo's face.
Clutch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
John J Rambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rambo managing to block the knees to the body from Clutch.
Rambo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clutch tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Clutch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rambo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John J Rambo! John J Rambo retains his heavyweight title!
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