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2011 SHW Grand Prix: 5th Round PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imyth Pear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rockwood (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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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imyth Pear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Rockwood!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pear trying to hold on to Rockwood's head to control him but Rockwood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pear is trying to stand.
Pear kicks Rockwood off and gets back to his feet.
Pear gets a takedown into half guard.
Pear tries to stand and escape but Rockwood is controlling the position.
Pear is controlling the pace.
Rockwood tries to get to full guard but Pear has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pear is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Imyth Pear just wasn't active enough.
Rockwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pear sprawls well. Pear wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rockwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rockwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pear defends it nicely.
Imyth Pear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rockwood.
Pear shoots in and gets a takedown into Rockwood's guard.
Pear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Imyth Pear.
Pear looking to score a takedown here. Rockwood is defending well but Pear drives through and ends up in Rockwood's guard.
Rockwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockwood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pear 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.
Rockwood controls Pear momentarily but Pear frees himself.
Pear decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockwood, up you get!
Rockwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Pear manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rockwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pear shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rockwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pear is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rockwood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rockwood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pear controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwood is trying desperately to improve position.
Pear controlling from the full mount.
Rockwood is looking to get to half guard.
Pear controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imyth Pear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pear decides to stand back up.
Pear throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rockwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pear is in Rockwood's guard.
Pear wants to stand but Rockwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockwood being controlled here, momentarily.
Pear pushing down on Rockwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rockwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Pear performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imyth Pear has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pear gets a double leg takedown into Rockwood's guard.
Pear sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rockwood keeping moving, preventing Pear from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rockwood keeping moving, preventing Pear from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Imyth Pear just wasn't active enough.
Pear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwood shoots in for a double leg but Pear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Pear swings for the body but Rockwood moves out of range.
Rockwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pear tries to avoid it but Rockwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pear to the ground. Pear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imyth Pear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rockwood.
Rockwood is breathing heavily.
Pear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockwood is trying to control but Pear passes into side control!
Pear stands up and beckons Rockwood to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pear shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rockwood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pear decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rockwood to his feet.
Pear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pear decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pear closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rockwood did well to prevent Pear getting side control.
Pear with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pear's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imyth Pear has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pear misses the shot to the body.
Pear thows a body shot but no joy.
Pear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwood is trying to improve his position.
Pear taking a breather here.
Pear working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imyth Pear dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Pear drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rockwood wants to sweep here but Pear controlling him for the moment.
Pear engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Imyth Pear wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rockwood enables Pear to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rockwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pear won't allow Rockwood to sweep him here.
Rockwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pear controls the pace.
Rockwood wants to hit a switch here but Pear passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rockwood there!
Rockwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pear controlling the pace for now.
Rockwood is looking to get to half guard.
Imyth Pear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pear controlling from mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Imyth Pear.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rockwood.
Pear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pear regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwood prevents Pear from standing back up.
Rockwood is looking for a kimura here.
Pear is trying to stand up here but Rockwood is controlling him well.
Pear might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pear makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pear.
Pear manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pear shoots in and gets a takedown into Rockwood's guard.
Pear is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwood trying to keep a closed guard but Pear is proving a slippery customer.
Rockwood keeping full guard, as Pear tries to pass.
Pear would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Imyth Pear has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rockwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pear tries to avoid it but Rockwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pear to the ground. Pear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Rockwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockwood looks for a takedown but Pear sprawls well.
Pear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imyth Pear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pear 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imyth Pear!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Momoa Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo comes to the cage accompanied by Sadeness, Part 1 by Enigma. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Momoa Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Momoa Drogo has been cut.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCracken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCracken won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Drogo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Drogo but it's paid off an McCracken is forced to tap! Nice work by Drogo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Momoa Drogo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Lafevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Blazek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lafevre's entrance music is Allen by Steve. A fine choice. The key to victory for Pascal Lafevre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Lafevre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Blazek!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blazek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lafevre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blazek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blazek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blazek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lafevre is keeping the position for now.
Blazek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blazek passes into half guard.
Blazek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lafevre trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazek content to control rather than advance.
Lafevre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blazek on the ground.
Blazek passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blazek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blazek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blazek controlling from the full mount.
Blazek working for a submission but Lafevre is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazek is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Blazek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jakub Blazek!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Dinkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramses Dinkin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dinkin tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dinkin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Williams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dinkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinkin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams avoids the attempt from Dinkin to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinkin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams unloads with some shots from mount but Dinkin bucks and avoids them well.
Dinkin is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams throws some wild stikes that Dinkin manages to avoid easily.
Williams throwing strikes here but Dinkin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dinkin suckers Williams into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dinkin is now in Williams's guard!
Dinkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Dinkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dinkin stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matthew Williams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dinkin tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinkin defending against the ground and pound.
Williams wants to take a breather but Dinkin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Williams.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Dinkin looking to control.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Dinkin blocks nicely.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dinkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams pulls Dinkin in close to prevent any damage.
Dinkin pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dinkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Dinkin's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinkin is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dinkin tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinkin won't be happy with that.
Dinkin wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams lands an elbow.
Williams working the strikes but Dinkin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dinkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Dinkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams is in close to Dinkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Williams has his hands on Dinkin's head, controlling the position.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinkin is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinkin prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dinkin wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dinkin tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dinkin!
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dinkin turns into him and now he's in Williams's guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthew Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand but Dinkin is controlling the position.
Dinkin stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Dinkin wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Dinkin is proving a slippery customer.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dinkin is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dinkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Dinkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Matthew Williams has been cut.
Dinkin wants to clinch
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinkin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dinkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams misses with a head shot. Dinkin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dinkin working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Dinkin keeps moving.
Williams throws a strike but Dinkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams is pulling down on Dinkin's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinkin preventing the sweep.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Dinkin is looking to get to half guard.
Dinkin tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams looking to control but Dinkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dinkin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dinkin! Williams sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dinkin and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zydrunas Savickas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny's entrance music is Hipitus Hopitus. A fine choice. JC The Easter Bunny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zydrunas Savickas's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC The Easter Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zydrunas Savickas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Easter Bunny throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savickas's head.
Savickas closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Easter Bunny counters with a big head kick but Savickas shrugs it off.
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
Savickas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Easter Bunny counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Savickas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savickas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Easter Bunny counters with a head kick. That will keep Savickas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses.
Savickas tries to clinch but The Easter Bunny moves away
and The Easter Bunny makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Savickas really felt that one!
Savickas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Easter Bunny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Easter Bunny slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savickas wants to clinch
and The Easter Bunny finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Savickas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savickas looks gassed!
The Easter Bunny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Easter Bunny lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - The Easter Bunny finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from The Easter Bunny.
A solid body kick from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savickas's sensitive parts.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny avoids a punch combination nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savickas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savickas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Easter Bunny connects with a solid leg kick.
The Easter Bunny lands with a kick to the temple. Savickas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Zydrunas Savickas has been cut.
Savickas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Easter Bunny counters with a nice body kick.
Savickas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny lands a high kick!
Savickas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Easter Bunny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savickas's calf.
The Easter Bunny has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Easter Bunny manages to break the clinch.
Savickas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savickas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Easter Bunny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Easter Bunny drives through and clinches with Savickas against the cage.
The Easter Bunny has Savickas pressed against the cage.
The Easter Bunny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and Savickas moves out of range easily.
The Easter Bunny thuds his shin into the meat of Savickas's side.
Savickas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Easter Bunny moves away.
Savickas tries to clinch up
and The Easter Bunny counters with a low kick, right behind Savickas 's knee.
The Easter Bunny scores with a head kick. Savickas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Easter Bunny scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Easter Bunny lands a front kick.
The Easter Bunny delivers a nice body kick.
The Easter Bunny scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC The Easter Bunny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zydrunas Savickas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Easter Bunny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Savickas.
Savickas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny scores with a head kick. Savickas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savickas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Easter Bunny counters with a thumping low kick.
The Easter Bunny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savickas looks to clinch
and The Easter Bunny counters with a nice leg kick.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savickas is breathing heavily.
The Easter Bunny lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and Savickas moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick but Savickas moves out of range.
Savickas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Easter Bunny dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savickas. That did some damage!
The Easter Bunny has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Easter Bunny thumps Savickas with a low kick.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Easter Bunny thumps Savickas with a low kick.
The Easter Bunny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from The Easter Bunny lands but Savickas takes it in his stride.
Savickas takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Easter Bunny clinches up against the cage.
The Easter Bunny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savickas tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savickas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Easter Bunny throws a leg kick which misses Savickas's front leg but catches the back leg as Savickas tries to avoid it.
Savickas tries to clinch up
and The Easter Bunny counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by The Easter Bunny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zydrunas Savickas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savickas avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savickas avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
Savickas throws a nice looking combination but The Easter Bunny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savickas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
JC The Easter Bunny is winning the standup battle so far.
Savickas avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savickas avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Easter Bunny is looking to slow Savickas down with leg kicks.
The Easter Bunny closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Easter Bunny lands with a kick to the temple. Savickas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savickas blocks a head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savickas can do to turn this around?
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick but Savickas moves out of range.
The Easter Bunny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Easter Bunny connects with an inside leg kick.
The Easter Bunny misses with a kick to the body.
Savickas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Savickas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savickas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Easter Bunny throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC The Easter Bunny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zydrunas Savickas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Savickas tries to clinch
and The Easter Bunny makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Savickas really felt that one!
The Easter Bunny lands a high kick!
The Easter Bunny throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Savickas throws a lazy uppercut
and The Easter Bunny counters with a solid body kick.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that half lands.
Savickas swings for the body but The Easter Bunny moves out of range.
The Easter Bunny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
The Easter Bunny throws a front kick that sends Savickas stumbling back into the cage.
Savickas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Savickas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Savickas.
The Easter Bunny lands with a slapping head kick.
The Easter Bunny connects with a high kick.
Savickas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Easter Bunny - that will leave a mark!
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and Savickas moves out of range easily.
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
Savickas darts in trying to clinch
and The Easter Bunny counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses.
Zydrunas Savickas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Easter Bunny lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savickas blocks a head kick by The Easter Bunny.
Savickas closes the distance but The Easter Bunny moves to the side
and The Easter Bunny counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Savickas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Savickas blocks a head kick by The Easter Bunny.
Savickas avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny lands with a kick to the temple. Savickas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savickas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savickas tries to clinch but The Easter Bunny moves away
and The Easter Bunny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savickas's knee momentarily.
Savickas avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Easter Bunny feints and then cracks Savickas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savickas down.
Savickas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savickas avoids the head kick by The Easter Bunny.
JC The Easter Bunny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Easter Bunny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savickas tries to clinch but The Easter Bunny moves away
and The Easter Bunny counters with a good low kick that Savickas was not able to check.
A head kick misses from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny fakes the leg kick and cracks Savickas in the body.
The Easter Bunny bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Easter Bunny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zydrunas Savickas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick but Savickas moves out of range.
The Easter Bunny explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from The Easter Bunny lands but Savickas takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Easter Bunny lands a head kick!
Savickas wants to clinch
and The Easter Bunny counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Easter Bunny scores with a head kick. Savickas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Easter Bunny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
JC The Easter Bunny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Easter Bunny 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JC The Easter Bunny!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab comes to the cage accompanied by TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Potter has chosen Emalkay - When I Look At You as his entrance music. Walt Potter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stanley Corncrab's chin.
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211 lbs
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219 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corncrab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Corncrab with a poor takedown
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Corncrab wants to clinch
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corncrab misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter stalks Corncrab and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Corncrab's face. Corncrab staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corncrab misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potter throws a right hand that Corncrab ducks under and follows up with a left that Corncrab also avoids with ease.
Potter works over Corncrab's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Stanley Corncrab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corncrab moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
Corncrab looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corncrab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Corncrab is working hard here to advance position.
Corncrab stops Potter from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stanley Corncrab wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Corncrab has his takedown stuffed
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Corncrab has his takedown stuffed
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to land a combination but Corncrab avoids it well.
Corncrab tries to clinch but Potter moves away
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Corncrab throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Potter throws a jab when Corncrab was well out of range.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Potter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corncrab tries to clinch
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
Corncrab fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Potter to the ground. Corncrab is now in Potter's guard.
Corncrab stops Potter from standing up.
Potter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corncrab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Corncrab won't allow Potter to get back to his feet.
Corncrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley Corncrab has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Corncrab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potter looks to land a right hand but Corncrab moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corncrab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corncrab misses with a takedown
and Corncrab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corncrab with a poor takedown
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corncrab thinking.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a three punch combo that has Corncrab backing up. Corncrab nods at Potter to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Walt Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corncrab misses with a takedown
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Corncrab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Corncrab slips the punch.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Corncrab ducks down to avoid it.
Stanley Corncrab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corncrab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corncrab has his takedown stuffed
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corncrab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily
and Potter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily
and Potter counters with a series of strikes. Corncrab will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corncrab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Corncrab walks into a jab.
Potter scores with a jab to the body.
Corncrab throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Corncrab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter looks to land a combination but Corncrab avoids it well.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Corncrab's head but Corncrab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corncrab with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Potter circles away easily
and Corncrab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a three punch combo that has Corncrab backing up. Corncrab nods at Potter to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanley Corncrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a stiff right hand.
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corncrab.
Corncrab misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Corncrab fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Potter swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab needs to keep his hands up - Potter had a free shot at his head there.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walt Potter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corncrab misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a left and a right that stings Corncrab.
Corncrab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walt Potter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potter 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Potter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Houchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Connor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 50 Cents- Many Men. Houchin has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Houchin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houchin throws the left hand but Connor avoids the punch easily.
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Houchin circles away.
The crowd cheers as Connor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houchin doesn't seem phased though.
Connor throws a poor cross that misses
and Houchin counters with a good, hard body kick but Connor shrugs it off.
Connor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Houchin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Houchin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Houchin trying to control the pace.
Connor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor won't allow Houchin to pass to mount.
Connor landing small, sideways elbows.
Houchin trying to control from half guard but Connor is working away.
Connor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Connor.
Houchin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Houchin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Houchin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Houchin has gone for a leg lock! Connor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Houchin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to control from the top but Houchin keeps moving.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houchin is keeping the position for now.
Connor throwing strikes from guard but Houchin blocks nicely.
Connor throws a big right hand that misses.
Connor throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor 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.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Houchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Connor postures up in Houchin's guard and throws a big left but Houchin blocks it.
Houchin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Houchin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connor.
Houchin wants to stand up but Connor is controlling him.
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.
Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Houchin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Connor, into his guard.
Connor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Connor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Houchin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Connor tries to clinch but Houchin is having none of it.
Connor tries to clinch but Houchin moves out of range.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houchin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Connor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Houchin wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
Connor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor controlling Houchin's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor looking to control.
Connor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Houchin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Houchin landing with the ground and pound.
Connor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Houchin is aware though and is defending well.
Connor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Connor wants to hit a switch here but Houchin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Connor there!
Connor gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor actively working from the bottom here.
Houchin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Connor is trying to get back to full guard.
Connor trying to control but Houchin postures up.
Connor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wayne Houchin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Houchin trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connor controls Houchin momentarily but Houchin frees himself.
Connor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Houchin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Connor.
Connor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houchin is working away from the top position though.
Connor tries to roll over but Houchin keeps him under control.
Houchin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Connor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Houchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Connor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Connor with a poor takedown
and Houchin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Connor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Houchin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Connor punching from the bottom.
Connor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houchin thows a huge punch but Connor dodges it nicely.
Houchin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connor 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.
Connor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Houchin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Houchin's back!
Houchin turns into Connor and is now in his guard.
Connor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Houchin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor working for submissions but it's allowed Houchin to get to half guard.
Connor is pressing down on Houchin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Will Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor looking for a guillotine here but Houchin defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Houchin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Houchin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Houchin pushing down on Connor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Connor is looking for a sweep. Houchin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Houchin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Connor's thigh. Connor counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Houchin wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Houchin is looking to advance position but Connor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Houchin wants to hold on but Connor pushes him away.
Connor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Houchin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
You get the feeling that Houchin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Connor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Houchin hang on?
Connor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Will Connor.
Well Houchin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Houchin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ivanonv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroi Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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23
282 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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224 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanonv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroi Moore!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanonv throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore clobbers Ivanonv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanonv wants to clinch.
Ivanonv misses with a hook to the body
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanonv misses with an uppercut
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanonv misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanonv misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Ivanonv shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanonv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanonv swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanonv misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander Ivanonv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanonv swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanonv rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanonv thinking.
Ivanonv misses with a double jab
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanonv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Ivanonv 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ivanonv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanonv misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Ivanonv misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanonv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanonv swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanonv.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Moore.
Ivanonv misses with a combination
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanonv thinking.
Ivanonv throws a poor cross that misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanonv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanonv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leroi Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanonv scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv throws an off balance right hand
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanonv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Ivanonv misses
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanonv is breathing heavily.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanonv manages to avoid it.
Ivanonv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ivanonv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanonv fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanonv misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroi Moore 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.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Ivanonv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Ivanonv throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moore. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A shot to the body from Ivanonv misses
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanonv fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivanonv throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanonv misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanonv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanonv off to one side.
Ivanonv throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanonv rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Ivanonv misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Ivanonv slips a straight right by Moore.
Ivanonv misses the body punch
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Ivanonv throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanonv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanonv throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanonv misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanonv swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanonv steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanonv bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands the left hand.
Ivanonv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanonv misses with a double jab
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanonv thinking.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moore lands a nice hook to Ivanonv's body. Ivanonv takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore sizes up Ivanonv with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ivanonv. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanonv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanonv misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanonv throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a series of strikes. Ivanonv will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore cracks Ivanonv with a good jab.
Ivanonv throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroi Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanonv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanonv fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moore to the ground. Ivanonv is now in Moore's guard.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanonv stands up over Moore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanonv sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ivanonv postures up.
Ivanonv looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leroi Moore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanonv misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leroi Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanonv lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanonv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanonv swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander Ivanonv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanonv misses with a shot to the body
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanonv clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Leroi Moore has been cut.
Ivanonv stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanonv throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanonv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanonv lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanonv tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Leroi Moore's cut even more.
Ivanonv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanonv fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Ivanonv lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanonv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv connects with the punch.
Ivanonv jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanonv scores with a jab to the head.
The cut above Leroi Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Ivanonv slips the punch.
A big right from Moore misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanonv catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanonv just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ivanonv showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blast might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Goldfinger - Superman. Tim Blast could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cameron St James's chin.
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28
140 lbs
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26
145 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron St James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St James misses the shot to the body.
St James throws a low kick but Blast avoids it.
St James throws a shot to the body.
St James throws a hook but Blast blocks it.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St James moves away.
Nice shot by Blast.
Blast throws a poor cross that misses
and St James counters with a straight right hand.
St James throws a big shot that misses.
St James lands with a shot to the body.
Blast on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
St James lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blast thows a body shot but no joy.
Blast throws an off balance right hand
and St James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blast keeping full guard, as St James tries to pass.
St James sitting in guard here, content to control.
St James trying to control but Blast is working from the bottom.
St James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blast has control of St James's left arm, preventing St James from doing any damage.
St James pushing down on Blast's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blast.
Blast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St James manages to get himself to full guard.
St James trying to control the position.
Blast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast trying to control the position from guard on top but St James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blast postures up in St James's guard and throws a big left but St James blocks it.
St James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blast manages to get himself to full guard.
St James looking to sit in guard and control but Blast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blast is one step ahead there.
St James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blast.
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.
Blast is looking to work some ground and pound but St James has wrist control.
Blast wants to stand but St James is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blast wants to control from the top but St James keeps moving.
St James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St James working for a triangle but Blast defends it easily.
St James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron St James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St James was well out of range. Poor timing from Blast.
St James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blast throws a hook to the side of St James's head but St James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from St James lands but Blast takes it in his stride.
St James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blast avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from St James.
St James misses with a wild body shot.
Blast moves out of range as St James throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast throws a looping overhand right but St James ducks down to avoid it.
Blast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St James.
Blast throws a predictable looking body shot
and St James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
St James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St James throws a strike but Blast avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
St James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
St James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast working a defensive guard here.
St James is in close to Blast's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St James throwing strikes from guard but Blast blocks nicely.
St James wants to control from the top but Blast keeps moving.
St James is looking to work some ground and pound but Blast has wrist control.
Blast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St James trying to control but Blast is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St James throws a big right hand that misses.
St James thows a big elbow that misses.
St James is looking to work some ground and pound but Blast has wrist control.
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.
St James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St James with a flurry of punches that miss.
St James wants to pass the guard but Blast is keeping the position.
St James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St James trying to control but Blast is working from the bottom.
Blast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron St James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Blast does it's job there.
Blast throws a body punch but St James moves out of range.
Blast with a jab.
Blast lands a jab to the head.
St James digs a good body shot into Blast's ribs.
Blast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St James is rocked!
It looks like Cameron St James has been cut.
St James tried to score with a low kick but Blast checks it.
St James is still on wobbly legs! Can Blast finish him?
Blast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St James.
Blast 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by St James.
Blast misses with a looping left.
St James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St James seems to have recovered his senses.
St James slips a jab from Blast.
Blast connects with a right hand. St James shakes it off.
Tim Blast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St James circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Blast.
Blast clobbers St James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
St James lands a really nice looking cross but Blast seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast misses with a lunging right hand
enabling St James to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Blast misses.
St James lands a front kick.
St James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blast rather than just go for the knockout.
St James shoots in for a takedown but Blast shows good takedown defense.
Blast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St James misses with a body shot.
Blast misses with a wild body shot.
Blast misses with a right hand
and St James counters with a right hand to the body.
Blast misses with a hook to the body
and St James counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James avoids a punch combination nicely.
St James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blast throws a right hand that misses
and St James makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blast really felt that one!
Blast misses with a hook. St James ducked under it nicely.
St James slips under a jab.
St James shoots in and gets a takedown into Blast's guard.
St James tries to free his leg and advance position but Blast is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St James with a flurry of punches that miss.
St James throws a strike but Blast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St James looking to control.
Blast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St James wants to sweep but no luck.
Blast thows a big elbow that misses.
St James is trying to control the position but Blast postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tim Blast did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Cameron St James's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blast throws a lazy uppercut
and St James counters with a low kick, right behind Blast 's knee.
St James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cameron St James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blast throws a looping overhand right but St James ducks down to avoid it.
Blast misses with a right hand
and St James counters with a slapping leg kick.
St James tries to land a front kick but Blast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blast throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St James connects with a leg kick. Blast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St James circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St James counters with a shoot takedown. Blast fights it but they end up in guard.
St James throws a strike but Blast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St James trying to control the position.
Blast is working St James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
St James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James throws some wild stikes that Blast manages to avoid easily.
Blast wants to control but St James is having none of it.
Blast holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as St James tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blast tries to reverse the position but St James maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St James unloads with some shots from mount but Blast bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
St James landing strikes from the mount.
St James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blast wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by St James.
St James punching from mount but Blast doing a good job of avoiding damage.
St James lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blast hang on?
St James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blast manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast dodges the ground and pound from St James.
St James tries to score with some ground and pound. Blast controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
St James misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
St James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blast knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blast avoids any damage from the ground and pound of St James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron St James dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cameron St James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blast throws a shot from downtown. St James moves away and avoids it.
Blast drops his hands momentarily and St James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
St James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blast misses with a combination
and Blast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blast keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St James shoots for a double leg takedown but Blast sprawls well. He's pushed St James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blast throws a series of strikes that have St James backpedaling.
A clash of legs there as Blast blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast looks to land a left hand but St James moved out of range nicely.
St James thows a body kick. Blast tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blast avoids the body shot from St James.
Blast swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St James makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blast really felt that one!
Blast misses with a lunging right hand
and St James counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James thumps Blast with a low kick.
Blast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Blast misses.
St James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blast.
St James misses the shot to the body.
Blast throws an overhand right that lands on St James's shoulder, as St James tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Blast misses.
Blast throws a poor cross that misses
and St James counters with a good, hard body kick but Blast shrugs it off.
Blast misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James moves out of range of the strikes.
Blast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by St James.
St James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blast will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
St James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blast thuds his right hand into St James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blast.
St James throws a leg kick but Blast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Blast misses.
Tim Blast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St James manages to avoid it.
St James misses with a body kick.
Blast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blast tries to bum rush St James with a series of wild strikes but St James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St James throws a solid leg kick but Blast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at St James.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blast misses with a looping left.
Blast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron St James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron St James!
Cameron St James is the new bantamweight champion!
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