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TTFC Good vs Evil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks comes to the cage accompanied by over the top. Wesson has chosen Cryin like a Bitch as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Smith Wesson enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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167 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hawks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Smith Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wesson is able to avoid easily.
Wesson looks to clinch
and Hawks counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Smith Wesson has been cut.
Wesson thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Hawks is predictable there
and Wesson moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wesson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawks's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawks as Wesson tries to tie him up.
Hawks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson wants to clinch.
Wesson tries to clinch but Hawks moves away
enabling Hawks to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesson, right into the meat.
Smith Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawks thows a leg kick but Wesson checks it
and Wesson counters with a three punch combo that has Hawks backing up. Hawks nods at Wesson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wesson clinches with his opponent.
Wesson prevents Hawks from breaking the clinch.
Wesson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hawks is trying to force a seperation but Wesson has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawks avoids a wild elbow strike from Wesson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.
Wesson lands an elbow just above Hawks 's eye.
Wesson missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wesson.
Wesson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wesson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wesson trying to stall but Hawks improves his position.
Wesson is trying to push Hawks away but Hawks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wesson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wesson landing knees to the head.
Wesson throws an elbow but it misses.
Wesson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wesson is looking to clinch but Hawks is avoiding it.
Hawks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wesson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawks wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesson won't allow it.
Hawks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wesson darts in trying to clinch
and Hawks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wesson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawks counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson throws a good cross that connects.
Hawks throws a sloppy head kick and Wesson moves out of range easily.
Wesson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawks dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wesson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
Hawks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wesson can pounce on him.
Hawks throws a head kick that misses.
Hawks throws a front kick aimed at Wesson's knee but Wesson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Hawks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawks looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Hawks takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawks cracks Wesson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wesson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawks, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawks is trying to break free.
Wesson lands an elbow that stopped Hawks in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Wesson to work.
Wesson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Hawks throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Hawks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Hawks blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Smith Wesson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smith Wesson's cut.
That's time! Hawks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawks.
Lincoln Hawks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesson tries to clinch but Hawks moves away
and Hawks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wesson's knee momentarily.
Wesson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Hawks.
Wesson throws a series of punches but Hawks moves out of range.
Wesson moves in looking to clinch but Hawks pushes him off.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawks counters with a left to the body.
Wesson tries to land a leg kick but Hawks saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wesson thinking.
Wesson is breathing heavily.
Hawks dodges the punch combination from Wesson.
Hawks tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson tries to clinch but Hawks moves out of range.
Hawks lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawks thows a leg kick but Wesson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lincoln Hawks is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawks has time to react.
Wesson tries to clinch but Hawks moves away
and Hawks counters with a straight right hand.
Hawks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawks lands a nice shot that snaps Wesson's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wesson doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wesson.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Hawks's shoulder, as Hawks tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawks.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson tries to clinch but Hawks moves away
and Hawks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawks.
Wesson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawks counters with a good, hard body kick but Wesson shrugs it off.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Hawks checks it
and Hawks counters with a good, hard body kick but Wesson shrugs it off.
Hawks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawks misses with a low kick as Wesson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson wants to clinch but Hawks slips to the side
and Hawks counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawks keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesson looks to clinch
and Hawks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawks looks to land a combination but Wesson avoids it well.
Wesson lunges at Hawks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawks's hand.
Wesson is looking to clinch.
A combination from Hawks does no damage.
Hawks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawks throws a sloppy head kick and Wesson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Hawks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wesson darts in trying to clinch
and Hawks counters with a low kick, right behind Wesson 's knee.
Hawks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson rushes Hawks and presses him up against the cage.
Hawks has had enough of the clinch but Wesson keeps him there for the moment.
Hawks is looking to break free of the clinch but Wesson has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawks tries to break the clinch but Wesson is controlling the position.
Wesson misses with an elbow strike.
Wesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawks won't allow it.
Hawks tries to circle away but Wesson has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hawks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Smith Wesson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wesson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawks misses with a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wesson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawks checks it well.
Wesson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawks throws a leg kick
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wesson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawks keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesson wants to clinch up but Hawks keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Wesson misses.
Hawks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wesson tries to clinch
and Hawks counters with a nice leg kick.
Wesson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawks counters with a big head kick but Wesson shrugs it off.
Wesson sizes up Hawks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wesson tests Hawks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wesson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawks counters with an inside leg kick.
Wesson tries to clinch but Hawks moves out of range.
Wesson tries to clinch up but Hawks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawks swinging wildly here.
Hawks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Hawks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wesson lunges at Hawks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawks's hand.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wesson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Hawks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawks throws out the jab.
Wesson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hawks to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawks circles away.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawks circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Wesson tries to clinch but Hawks moves away
and Hawks counters with a low kick, right behind Wesson 's knee.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawks counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesson is looking to clinch but Hawks is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesson misses with an uppercut
and Hawks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson tries to clinch up but Hawks circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Hawks circles away.
Hawks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Hawks down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Hawks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawks 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Hawks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeef Kahn (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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179 lbs
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25
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeef Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doe throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kahn. No joy for Doe on that attempt.
Doe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doe has closed the distance and engaged Kahn in a clinch.
Doe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Kahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doe.
Doe looking to throw knees to the head but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn dodges an elbow strike from Doe.
Doe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kahn avoiding damage as Doe throws knees to the body.
Doe swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Doe tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doe under the eye.
Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doe fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Kahn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doe backs up against the cage.
Kahn lands with a shot to the body.
Kahn lands with a nice combination. Doe backs away looking to recover.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Kahn thuds a left hand into Doe's body.
Doe looks to clinch
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Kahn.
Good shot there by Kahn.
Jeef Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Doe tries to clinch
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doe tries to land a leg kick but Kahn saw it coming and moves away.
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kahn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doe looks to clinch
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Kahn lands a really nice looking cross but Doe seems unphased.
Doe is rocked!
and Kahn counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Doe! He's just covering up as Kahn starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeef Kahn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Iwamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujitsu Okinawa (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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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Iwamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fujitsu Okinawa!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwamura rushes Okinawa and presses him up against the cage.
Okinawa tries to pull guard but Iwamura won't allow it.
Okinawa tries a body shot but Iwamura blocks it.
Iwamura blocks an uppercut.
Okinawa tries to pull guard but Iwamura won't allow it.
Iwamura with a knee to the head.
Iwamura landing knees to the head.
Iwamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okinawa fails to pull guard.
Yoshihiro Iwamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujitsu Okinawa.
The referee calls for Iwamura to work.
Iwamura lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Fujitsu Okinawa has been cut.
Okinawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iwamura landing knees to the body.
Iwamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okinawa misses with a knee strike.
Iwamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Iwamura lands a nice knee to the body.
Iwamura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Iwamura with a knee to the head.
Okinawa is rocked!
Okinawa looks gassed!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iwamura lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okinawa motions for Iwamura to come forward. Okinawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iwamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iwamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okinawa's guard.
Okinawa is in trouble now - Iwamura has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura content just to control the position here.
Okinawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iwamura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okinawa is squirming around, avoiding Iwamura's attempts to control the action.
Iwamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iwamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okinawa on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okinawa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yoshihiro Iwamura wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Iwamura scores with a takedown into Okinawa's guard.
Iwamura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iwamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iwamura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Iwamura looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Iwamura wants to control from the top but Okinawa keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshihiro Iwamura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Iwamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iwamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iwamura closes the distance and clinches.
Iwamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Iwamura utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Iwamura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Iwamura slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Iwamura looking to control but Okinawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iwamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okinawa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Iwamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fujitsu Okinawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okinawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iwamura pushes Okinawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Okinawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Iwamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Okinawa tries to pull guard but Iwamura won't allow it.
Okinawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iwamura walks away with a smile on his face. Okinawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshihiro Iwamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujitsu Okinawa.
Okinawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okinawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshihiro Iwamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okinawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iwamura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iwamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwamura trying to control but Okinawa is working from the bottom.
Iwamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Okinawa is retaining full guard.
Iwamura stands up and waves to Okinawa to follow him.
Iwamura gets the takedown into side control.
Okinawa 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!
Iwamura is looking to take a break and control but Okinawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura controlling from side mount.
Iwamura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Iwamura clinches up against the cage.
Iwamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iwamura rushes Okinawa and presses him up against the cage.
Iwamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Iwamura is trying to trip Okinawa. He has hold of a leg but Okinawa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Iwamura persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Okinawa is looking for a triangle but Iwamura pushes his legs off easily.
Okinawa has an active guard here but Iwamura has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okinawa actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Iwamura decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Iwamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okinawa can do to turn this around?
Iwamura closes the distance and clinches.
Okinawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Iwamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iwamura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Iwamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Okinawa working for submissions but it's allowed Iwamura to get to half guard.
Iwamura is trying to control. Okinawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okinawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iwamura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Iwamura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okinawa for as long as he can get away with.
Okinawa is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okinawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iwamura wants to stand up but Okinawa is controlling the position.
Iwamura prevents Okinawa from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwamura is looking to take a break and control but Okinawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Iwamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fujitsu Okinawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Okinawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Iwamura.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iwamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okinawa throws a combination. Iwamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iwamura closes the distance and clinches.
Iwamura lands an elbow inside that Okinawa shrugs off.
Iwamura gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Okinawa regains guard.
Iwamura trying to control but Okinawa is working from the bottom.
Okinawa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Iwamura passes into side control.
Okinawa is looking to regain half guard here but Iwamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Okinawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okinawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Iwamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iwamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Okinawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Okinawa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Iwamura is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Iwamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshihiro Iwamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iwamura looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iwamura prevents Okinawa from getting the reversal.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yoshihiro Iwamura just wasn't active enough.
Iwamura pushes Okinawa up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Iwamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Iwamura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Iwamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iwamura wants to get up but he can't break Okinawa'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.
Okinawa has his foot on Iwamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Okinawa working for a triangle but Iwamura defends it easily.
Iwamura trying to control but Okinawa is working from the bottom.
Okinawa working a defensive guard here.
Iwamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshihiro Iwamura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Okinawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iwamura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okinawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iwamura trying to control but Okinawa is working from the bottom.
Yoshihiro Iwamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okinawa keeping full guard, as Iwamura tries to pass.
Iwamura content to stall in guard here.
Iwamura wants to control from the top but Okinawa keeps moving.
Fujitsu Okinawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshihiro Iwamura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Iwamura feints and as Okinawa raises his hands in defense, Iwamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Iwamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iwamura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Iwamura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Oswalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswalt has chosen Country Boy can Survive as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
166 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson McMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, London Oswalt!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMillan's corner calls for a 1-2. McMillan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oswalt misses the shot to the body.
McMillan just misses with a punch to the body.
McMillan misses with a right hand
and Oswalt counters with a leg kick.
Jab from McMillan.
McMillan gets caught flat footed, as Oswalt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oswalt looking to sit in guard and control but McMillan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oswalt wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and McMillan has taken Oswalt's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Oswalt has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson McMillan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton comes into the arena with Faith No More - Surprise You're Dead blaring out of the sound system. Michael Patton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taito avoids the body shot from Patton.
Patton misses the body punch
and Taito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patton misses with a shot to the body
and Taito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Patton avoids it really well and circles away.
Taito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taito throws a predictable looking body shot
and Patton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taito thinking.
A shot to the body from Taito misses
and Patton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taito thinking.
Taito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito throws a sloppy body shot
and Patton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Taito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patton checks a low kick from Taito.
Taito misses with a shot to the body
and Patton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Michael Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taito takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
Taito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taito shoots in and drives through. Patton sprawls well.
Michael Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
Taito shoots in for a double leg but Patton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taito misses with a body punch
and Patton counters with a two punch combo.
Taito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taito scores with a jab to the body.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Patton as he connects with a hook.
Patton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito misses with a takedown attempt - Patton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taito misses with a jab to the body
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taito misses with a shot to the body
and Patton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taito fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taito misses with a takedown attempt - Patton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patton misses with a hook
and Taito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Patton counters with a two punch combo.
Patton lands a jab to Taito's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Patton.
Taito wants to clinch up but Patton keeps it at a distance.
Patton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patton swings widly with a right hand
and Taito counters with a single leg into guard. Patton didn't expect that.
Taito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taito throwing strikes but missing.
Taito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taito preventing the sweep.
Taito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patton is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patton working a defensive guard here.
Patton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taito trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
Patton throws a hook to the side of Taito's head but Taito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Patton throws a hook but Taito blocks it.
Taito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Patton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taito looks up at the clock and then as Patton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taito smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taito works to advance to full mount. Patton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taito thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Taito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taito tries to control but Patton wriggling away.
Taito has control of Patton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Patton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by Taito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taito misses with some ground and pound and Patton recovers position to half guard.
Taito is pressing down on Patton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patton is holding on for now.
Patton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taito on the ground.
Taito throwing shots but Patton is blocking nicely.
Patton is looking for a sweep. Taito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patton trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taito is pressing down on Patton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patton is holding on for now.
Taito is looking to take a break and control but Patton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patton.
Taito slips nicely into half guard.
Taito thows a huge punch but Patton dodges it nicely.
Taito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patton sees it coming and defends easily.
Taito not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magatsu Taito 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Taito moves out of range as Patton strikes.
Taito shoots in for a double leg but Patton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patton throws the left hand but Taito avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taito is defended easily by Patton.
Patton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taito dives in and grabs Patton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patton pushes down on Taito's head and hops out.
Michael Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magatsu Taito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patton's waist but Patton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taito off to one side.
Taito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Patton takes a swing at Taito's ribcage but misses.
Taito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taito looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patton sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton trying to control from the bottom.
Patton wants to get back to full guard.
Taito is working for a submission of some sort.
Taito wants to pass the guard but Patton is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito throws a strike but Patton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taito throws a strike but Patton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patton manages to get himself to full guard.
Patton controls Taito momentarily but Taito frees himself.
Taito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taito trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Patton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taito has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Patton blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taito landing shots from mount.
Taito pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Taito connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magatsu Taito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magatsu Taito!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Hazlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hazlett's choice of entrance music: Crank that Travis Barker Remix. Dustin Hazlett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
159 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Dang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Hazlett!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dang lands a jab to the nose.
Hazlett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazlett somewhat.
Hazlett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dang connects with a nice looking jab.
Hazlett walks into a stiff left hand from Dang.
A lazy left from Dang finds it's target.
Hazlett is rocked!
Hazlett shoots for a takedown but Dang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hazlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Dang finish him?
Dang lands with a shot to the body.
Dang feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hazlett crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Dang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy van Persi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Persi has chosen Wolfsheim as his entrance music. Roy van Persi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
182 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy van Persi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Persi throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and van Persi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. van Persi was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brown works over van Persi with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but van Persi has wrist control.
van Persi is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but van Persi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a big elbow that misses.
van Persi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
van Persi is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! van Persi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brown working away.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
van Persi tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working the ground and pound but van Persi is defending the strikes.
van Persi is looking for a sweep.
Brown cracks van Persi with a big right hand but van Persi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
van Persi regains half guard.
Brown is trying to control. van Persi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
van Persi trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Persi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown is thwarting van Persi's attempts to control the position.
Brown has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can van Persi defend it? Brown steps over the head and cranks it - van Persi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes to the cage accompanied by Wasted remix. The key to victory for John Tanner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mighty Mike!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl out of it but Mike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mike moves out of range of the body kick.
John Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike scores a takedown into full mount!
Mike trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mike wants to finish this one by submission but Tanner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mike.
Mike goes for an armbar but Tanner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tanner.
Mike looking for a guillotine here but Tanner defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is looking to stand up but Mike won't let him.
Tanner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tanner stands up and waves to Mike to follow him.
A leg kick checked by Mike.
A bone on bone clash there as Mike blocks the leg kick.
Tanner tries to clinch but Mike is having none of it.
Mike scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike looking to control but Tanner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mike goes for an armbar but Tanner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tanner.
Mike should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tanner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mike has his foot on Tanner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tanner works his way back into a safe position though.
Mike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanner wanted to stand there but Mike had control of the position.
Mike is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tanner defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tanner!
Mike working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tanner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mike looking for a guillotine from mount but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner tries to buck Mike off but he can't manage it.
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.
Mike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanner is looking to escape.
Mike controlling his opponent.
Tanner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mike trying to control but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Mike dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanner, as that shot connected.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Mike shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl out of it but Mike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mike checks a low kick from Tanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner lands a head kick. Mike smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mike.
Mike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanner's waist but Tanner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mike off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner works over Mike's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Mike is avoiding it.
Tanner scores with a decent looking hook.
Mike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mike.
Mike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanner counters with a low kick, right behind Mike 's knee.
Tanner misses with a leg kick.
Tanner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl out of it but Mike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Tanner has managed to clinch.
Mike takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner lands an elbow that stopped Mike in his tracks for a moment.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mike takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mike takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner lands an elbow just above Mike 's eye.
Mike is rocked!
Mike is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
Mike is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Knees to the body from Tanner.
Mike seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner drops Mike with a big knee straight up the middle! Mike is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Tanner lands a jab to Mike's midsection.
Tanner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mike has time to react.
Mike keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. Mike looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner misses with the combination.
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Tanner shows good takedown defense.
Mike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tanner scores with a sloppy right hand. Mike should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow Mike down.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
Tanner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tanner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mike's head.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Mike avoids them all with ease.
Mike fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanner avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner scores with a head kick. Mike tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tanner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tanner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mike.
Tanner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mike.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner landing knees to the body.
Tanner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mike lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
John Tanner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner with a knee to the head.
Tanner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mike's defenses.
Mike takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Mike avoids the damage to the body.
Mike is working for takedown but Tanner is calmly controlling the position for now.
John Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mike.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mike is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike looking for a takedown.
Tanner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Mike takes an elbow to the temple.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Mike leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mike takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mike is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanner.
Tanner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mike in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanner lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mike's defenses.
A knee to the head by Tanner.
Mike blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner is pressed up against the cage. Mike has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanner down to the mat. Tanner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tanner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow Mike down.
Tanner tries to bum rush Mike with a series of wild strikes but Mike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner gets caught flat footed, as Mike shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mike prevents Tanner from getting back to his feet.
Mike wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.
Mike works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mike can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
Mike trying to pass the guard but Tanner defending well.
Mike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mike trying to mount his opponent but Tanner defends it.
Mike seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mike looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mike on the ground.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
Mike wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mike trying to mount his opponent but Tanner defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Mike sits in half guard.
Mike is working for a kimura but Tanner is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tanner 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tanner!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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183 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chinaski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lee sprawling to the canvas! Lee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chinaski finish him?!
Lee is rocked!
Lee looks to land a right hand but Chinaski moved out of range.
Chinaski defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chinaski. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chinaski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Chinaski counters with a crisp one two that drops Lee! Chinaski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lee to his feet! Lee is in big trouble!
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Chinaski finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee ducks into an uppercut from Chinaski and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Chinaski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Rolfes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Hillbilly Deluxe. Bastian Rolfes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastian Rolfes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolfes shoots and misses
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Michaels thows a big elbow that misses.
Rolfes keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Michaels postures up.
Rolfes is pulling down on Michaels's head. It's preventing any offense from Michaels, at least for the moment.
Michaels trying to control but Rolfes is working from the bottom.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Max Michaels.
Rolfes avoids the head kick by Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels closes the distance but Rolfes moves to the side
and Rolfes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Michaels!
Rolfes prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Michaels is working hard here to advance position.
Michaels is just holding on here. Rolfes manages to take his back.
Michaels tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Michaels turns into Rolfes and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels postures up in Rolfes's guard and throws a big left but Rolfes blocks it.
Rolfes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michaels is looking to advance position but Rolfes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rolfes prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Michaels tries to hold on but Rolfes postures up.
Michaels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolfes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolfes trying to control but Michaels is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Rolfes controlling the pace for now.
Michaels manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Michaels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolfes is working away from the top position though.
Rolfes prevents Michaels from improving his position.
Michaels wants to control but Rolfes is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michaels taking some punishment here, with Rolfes in his half guard.
Rolfes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Michaels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolfes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolfes wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Rolfes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Rolfes 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.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Rolfes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Rolfes has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rolfes pulls Michaels into guard.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michaels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolfes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolfes keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Michaels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rolfes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michaels is aware though and is defending well.
Rolfes keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Rolfes wants to control but Michaels passes easily into half guard.
Rolfes is looking to control Michaels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolfes avoid being mounted?
Rolfes is looking to get back to full guard here but Michaels has managed to pass to side control instead.
Michaels working the head with strikes.
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rolfes, who protects the arm well.
Rolfes regains half guard, as Michaels was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Michaels is keen to just control but Rolfes is a slippery customer.
Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michaels is trying to control. Rolfes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michaels lands strikes from half guard.
Rolfes has a hand on Michaels's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Michaels takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Michaels throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Rolfes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolfes is looking to control Michaels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolfes avoid being mounted?
Michaels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rolfes wants to control but Michaels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolfes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michaels.
Michaels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rolfes is trying to control but can't.
Rolfes moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Michaels gets a clinch.
Michaels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michaels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Michaels lands with a left to the head.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michaels pushes Rolfes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rolfes takes a shot to the head.
Michaels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Michaels.
Rolfes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels landing knees to the head.
Michaels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michaels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolfes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels moves into range and clinches up with Rolfes.
Michaels effectively controlling the action here.
Michaels lands with a light punch inside.
Rolfes jumps guard but Michaels stands there with Rolfes around his waist. Rolfes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michaels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolfes backwards.
Michaels is pushing Rolfes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Michaels for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michaels crunches a lovely knee into Rolfes's ribcage.
Michaels just leaning against Rolfes, taking a breather.
Michaels lands a body punch.
Michaels scores a nice knee to the body.
Michaels lands a body punch.
Michaels is struggling to control the position.
Michaels gets through Rolfes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michaels slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Michaels.
Michaels landing knees to the head.
Michaels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rolfes or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Michaels.
Michaels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Michaels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolfess head.
Rolfes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michaels walks away with a smile on his face. Rolfes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rolfes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Rolfes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolfes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Michaels counters with a left and a right that stings Rolfes.
Max Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Rolfes.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Rolfes avoids it well.
Rolfes has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels counters by clinching up.
Max Michaels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michaels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michaels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Michaels scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels connects with a knee to the head.
Michaels taking a breather.
Rolfes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rolfes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rolfes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
Rolfes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michaels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michaels taking a breather.
A short right from Michaels on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolfes can't get the takedown.
Michaels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rolfes can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolfes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Rolfes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Michaels instigates a clinch.
Michaels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Michaels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Michaels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michaels.
Michaels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Michaels.
Michaels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rolfes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rolfes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Michaels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rolfes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels stalling in the clinch.
Michaels lands a hook that snaps the head of Rolfes backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michaels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Max Michaels.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolfes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rolfes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Michaels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolfes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes wants to control but Michaels is keeping him busy.
Michaels throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rolfes misses with a takedown attempt
and Michaels counters with a one-two to the body.
Max Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Rolfes.
Michaels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Michaels seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Michaels looks up at the clock and then as Rolfes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Michaels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Michaels scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolfes regains half guard.
Rolfes trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rolfes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michaels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michaels controlling the action here.
Rolfes has hold of Michaels's hands but Michaels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rolfes is staying active underneath Michaels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Rolfes tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Michaels lands strikes from half guard.
Michaels trying to control from Rolfes's half guard. Rolfes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Michaels won't allow Rolfes to sweep him here.
Rolfes controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Michaels cracks Rolfes with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Michaels had his way with Bastian Rolfes in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Michaels tries to clinch but Rolfes is having none of it.
Rolfes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rolfes shoots and misses
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels scores with a push kick.
Bastian Rolfes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rolfes enables Michaels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rolfes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Michaels postures up in Rolfes's guard and throws a big left but Rolfes blocks it.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolfes can do to turn this around?
Rolfes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Michaels working Rolfes over with strikes.
Rolfes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice strikes from Michaels there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rolfes defending well though.
Max Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Michaels wants to pass to mount but Rolfes is defending the position.
Michaels is thwarting Rolfes's attempts to control the position.
Rolfes is trying to control but Michaels manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Michaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes tries to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Michaels scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michaels lands a heavy elbow.
Michaels lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Michaels connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Michaels punishing his opponent with strikes.
Michaels lands a big shot there that rocks Rolfes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolfes tries to reverse the position but Michaels maintains control.
Michaels lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rolfes is rocked!
Michaels is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rolfes is still in real trouble! Can Michaels finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Rolfes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Michaels cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Michaels connects with a bit shot that sees Rolfes covering up! More strikes from Michaels and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Michaels is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Michaels!
Max Michaels retains his light heavyweight title!
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