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SPNY 27: de Souza - Rotten PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lahai Bangura Bangura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Veter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lahai Bangura Bangura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Veter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangura Bangura slaps away a takedown attempt from Veter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Veter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bangura Bangura as he jumps to the side.
Veter misses with a takedown attempt
and Bangura Bangura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lahai Bangura Bangura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Veter.
Veter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bangura Bangura's waist but Bangura Bangura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veter off to one side.
Veter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bangura Bangura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangura Bangura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veter fails with the takedown
and Bangura Bangura counters with a nice uppercut.
Veter looks gassed!
Veter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bangura Bangura connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangura Bangura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Bangura Bangura catches Veter right on the button with a cross.
Veter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Veter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bangura Bangura finds it's way round the side to connect with Veter's head.
Ed Veter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangura Bangura lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangura Bangura, as that shot connected.
Bangura Bangura scores with a nice right hand.
Bangura Bangura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangura Bangura wants it to stay on the feet.
Bangura Bangura keeps Veter at a distance using the push kick.
Bangura Bangura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangura Bangura catches Veter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangura Bangura scoring well with a low kick there.
Bangura Bangura cracks Veter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bangura Bangura scores with a one two! Veter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ed Veter has been cut.
Bangura Bangura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura lands a two punch combo.
Veter is rocked!
Bangura Bangura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veter is still on wobbly legs! Can Bangura Bangura finish him?
Veter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veter 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.
Veter seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Bangura Bangura tenderised Veter's leg. Veter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangura Bangura, as that shot connected.
Bangura Bangura is looking to slow Veter down with leg kicks.
Bangura Bangura throws a series of strikes that have Veter backpedaling.
Veter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangura Bangura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Veter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bangura Bangura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bangura Bangura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bangura Bangura is working the combinations to good effect here.
Veter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangura Bangura.
Veter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice jab there from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bangura Bangura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bangura Bangura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veter moves forwards but Bangura Bangura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bangura Bangura connects with a leg kick. Veter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bangura Bangura lands a jab to Veter's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Bangura Bangura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura scores with a leg kick.
Bangura Bangura jabs Veter right on the nose. Veter blinks but takes it well.
Bangura Bangura fakes the leg kick and cracks Veter in the body.
Bangura Bangura thumps Veter with a low kick.
Bangura Bangura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veter at a distance.
Bangura Bangura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bangura Bangura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bangura Bangura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bangura Bangura.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Veter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangura Bangura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Veter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bangura Bangura tries to avoid it but Veter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bangura Bangura to the ground. Bangura Bangura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lahai Bangura Bangura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Veter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangura Bangura stuffs the takedown.
Veter shoots in for a double leg but Bangura Bangura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Veter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bangura Bangura has got the better of the exchanges.
Veter shoots and misses
and Bangura Bangura counters with a nice leg kick.
Lahai Bangura Bangura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Veter.
Bangura Bangura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangura Bangura throws a one two combo.
Veter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bangura Bangura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lahai Bangura Bangura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veter is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Bangura Bangura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bangura Bangura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Veter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura lands a nice looking body kick.
Veter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bangura Bangura digs a good hook to Veter's body.
Bangura Bangura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura fails to land with a series of punches.
Bangura Bangura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bangura Bangura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Veter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangura Bangura wants it to stay on the feet.
Veter walks into a stiff left hand from Bangura Bangura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bangura Bangura.
Bangura Bangura stalks Veter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veter's face. Veter staggers backwards, shaken.
Bangura Bangura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bangura Bangura counters with an inside leg kick.
Bangura Bangura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bangura Bangura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangura Bangura.
Jab by Bangura Bangura.
Veter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lahai Bangura Bangura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangura Bangura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Veter walks into a straight right hand from Bangura Bangura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangura Bangura throws a series of strikes that have Veter backpedaling.
Bangura Bangura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bangura Bangura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bangura Bangura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veter can do to turn this around?
Bangura Bangura thuds his right hand into Veter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bangura Bangura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangura Bangura circles away.
Lahai Bangura Bangura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bangura Bangura lunges at Veter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veter's hand.
Bangura Bangura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bangura Bangura throws a series of strikes that have Veter backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Bangura Bangura lands a beautiful left hook that drops Veter. Veter tries to recover but Bangura Bangura is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Veter lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahai Bangura Bangura!
A very excited looking Lahai Bangura Bangura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Tin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Hustler Musik. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Tin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tin stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Eugene Jackson has been cut.
Tin looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Tin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tin somewhat.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tin throws out the jab.
Tin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tin. Those never looked like landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tin.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Tin scoring with punches and elbows.
Tin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tin tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Tin wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Tin lands some shots froms side control.
Tin trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tin working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eugene Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tin feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Tin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tin is controlling him.
Tin drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Tin off! Tin jumps back into Jackson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Tin won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson has his feet on Tin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tin throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson shoots in but Tin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Tin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Jackson'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.
Tin dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Tin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eugene Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tin trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tin has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tin's guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Tin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tin from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to stand up but Tin is controlling him.
Tin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tin on the ground.
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jeez, Eugene Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tin throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Tin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Tin stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tin from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tin cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Tin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Tin is having none of it.
Tin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Tin tries to pass.
Tin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tin is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tin from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Tin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eugene Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Tin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tin throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Tin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tin misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eugene Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Tin.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Tin on that attempt.
Dustin Tin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tin.
Tin misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tin misses with a few strikes there.
Eugene Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tin as he avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Tin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tin swinging wildly here.
Tin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tin swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Tin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tin to get to his feet.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Tin sprawls well.
Eugene Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustin Tin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tin scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Tin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Carbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Calm Like a Bomb. Dick Carbone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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296 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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297 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 New York, John Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Carbone!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a jab but it's blocked by Carbone.
Nogueira looks to land a left hand but Carbone moved out of range nicely.
Carbone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nogueira.
Carbone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like John Nogueira has been cut.
Carbone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carbone ducks under a wild hook from Nogueira.
Nogueira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nogueira is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Carbone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nogueira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carbone - the referee stops the clock and Nogueira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carbone. Nogueira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carbone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nogueira throws out the jab.
Carbone tries a low kick but Nogueira avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carbone throws a big shot that misses.
Carbone throws the kick towards the body but Nogueira avoids it.
Nogueira lands with a straight right. Carbone didn't see that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nogueira checks a leg kick.
Nogueira slips a jab from Carbone.
Carbone misses the shot to the body.
Dick Carbone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira gets caught napping as Carbone dives in and scores a takedown. Nogueira manages to retain guard.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nogueira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carbone is surviving well by controlling Nogueira's body position as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carbone is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carbone is surviving well by controlling Nogueira's body position as best he can.
Nogueira working for a submission but Carbone is keeping him at bay.
Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carbone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carbone shrugs it off.
Nogueira prevents Carbone from getting the reversal.
Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carbone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carbone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carbone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carbone shrugs it off.
Nogueira has hold of Carbone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carbone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira get's back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carbone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira.
Nice defenses there by Carbone.
Carbone jabs at Nogueira's body.
Nogueira throws a big shot that misses.
Carbone misses with a body shot.
Carbone throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks.
Nogueira throws a hook but Carbone blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but Carbone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nogueira looks to throw the jab but Carbone is out of range.
Carbone dives in and scores a takedown into Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Carbone defends it easily.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Carbone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carbone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carbone defends well.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carbone wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carbone defends it easily.
Carbone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carbone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nogueira's head.
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.
Carbone trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Carbone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carbone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nogueira has his foot on Carbone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carbone works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Carbone drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Carbone off! Carbone jumps back into Nogueira's guard.
Carbone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira's guard.
Carbone wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Carbone drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Carbone off! Carbone jumps back into Nogueira's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carbone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carbone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Nogueira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carbone misses with a head kick.
Dick Carbone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carbone drives through and clinches with Nogueira against the cage.
Carbone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogueira's efforts to push away.
Nogueira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Carbone is controlling him.
Nogueira tries to break free but Carbone pushes him back against the cage.
Carbone has Nogueira pressed against the cage.
Nogueira blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Carbone won't allow it.
Carbone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogueira's efforts to push away.
Carbone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nogueira blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carbone has Nogueira pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carbone misses with a knee strike.
Nogueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carbone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carbone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira.
Nogueira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nogueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carbone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carbone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Carbone wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carbone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carbone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carbone trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Carbone landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carbone is aware though and is defending well.
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carbone wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Carbone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nogueira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carbone is looking to defend but Nogueira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carbone! Nogueira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carbone taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Nogueira!
A very excited looking John Nogueira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy McLure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronco Bray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLure comes to the cage accompanied by The Simpsons Theme Song. Troy McLure has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy McLure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronco Bray!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLure blocks a head kick by Bray.
Bray looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McLure throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Bronco Bray has been cut.
A jab-cross combination lands for McLure and sends Bray crashing to the mat! McLure follows him down to the mat - Bray regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McLure in particular looking to stall.
Bray blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLure.
McLure stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McLure throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bray is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Troy McLure!
Troy McLure looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"Duff Man... says a lot of things! Oh, yeah!"'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdoul Murquite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murquite comes to the cage accompanied by Năo Posso Mais. Abdoul Murquite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdoul Murquite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murquite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Kelly's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murquite stops Kelly from standing up.
Murquite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murquite tries for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
Kelly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murquite connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murquite lands a few punches from side control.
Murquite lands an elbow.
Kelly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murquite.
Murquite in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kelly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdoul Murquite!
Abdoul Murquite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nasir Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soothsayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nasir Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Rose!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo walks into a left hand.
It looks like Nasir Drogo has been cut.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drogo is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Drogo circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose connects with a jab.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drogo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.
Drogo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rose crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drogo - the referee stops the clock and Rose gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drogo. Rose manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Drogo misses its intended target.
Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Good exchange - Drogo coming out on top.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogo manages to avoid it.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drogo.
Drogo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drogo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drogo dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!
Rose moves out of range as Drogo strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo staying out of range there.
Drogo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rose back to the cage. Drogo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rose walks into a jab.
Drogo has managed to clinch.
Rose takes an elbow to the temple.
Drogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
It looks like Billy Rose has been cut.
Rose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nasir Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rose.
Drogo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Drogo.
Rose wants a takedown.
Rose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drogo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drogo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Drogo.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drogo as Rose tries to tie him up.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Drogo.
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Drogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Drogo with a knee to the head.
Drogo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Drogo.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rose avoids it.
Drogo has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drogo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rose can't get the takedown.
Drogo has Rose pressed against the cage.
Drogo lands an elbow just above Rose 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Drogo.
Drogo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rose up against the cage.
Drogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rose is trying to drag Drogo to the mat but Drogo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drogo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Drogo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Drogo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Drogo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rose connects with a single shot there.
Drogo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drogo throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Drogo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drogo.
Drogo misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Drogo. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Drogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drogo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose misses with a hook
and Drogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drogo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Drogo feints a jab promting Rose to slip. Drogo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Drogo is just out of range.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Drogo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rose's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drogo staying out of range there.
Drogo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nasir Drogo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose takes one to the chin there.
Drogo lands a lovely overhand right.
Drogo connects with a right hand. Rose shakes it off.
Drogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose.
Drogo lands with an overhand left.
Drogo defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose misses with a hook. Drogo ducked under it nicely.
Drogo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drogo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Drogo moved out of range nicely.
Rose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rose cracks Drogo with a good jab.
Billy Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drogo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drogo.
Drogo rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nasir Drogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rose is trying to drag Drogo to the mat but Drogo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nasir Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rose.
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drogo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rose letting Drogo take a breather here.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drogo lands a knee to the body.
Rose is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose tries for a takedown but Drogo manages to get underhooks.
Drogo avoiding damage.
Rose takes an elbow to the temple.
Drogo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Drogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drogo is defending well.
Drogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drogo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drogo has Rose pressed against the cage.
Rose is working for takedown but Drogo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drogo lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drogo lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Drogo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo lands an elbow that stopped Rose in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Drogo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Drogo.
Drogo is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose avoids the head kick by Drogo.
Drogo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Drogo.
Drogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drogo slips under a jab.
A jab from Rose misses.
Drogo lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Rose misses
and Drogo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drogo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose misses with a hook. Drogo ducked under it nicely.
Drogo connects with a crisp jab.
Drogo has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.
Rose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drogo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Drogo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drogo controlling the action here for a moment.
Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drogo is defending well.
Nasir Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rose.
Drogo lands a knee to the head.
Rose is rocked!
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rose's face.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Drogo finish him?
That has opened up Billy Rose's cut even more.
Rose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Drogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo stalls.
Drogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drogo slows down the pace here.
Drogo lands a knee to the head.
Drogo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rose.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drogo obliges.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rose tries for a takedown but Drogo manages to get underhooks.
Drogo drops Rose with a big knee straight up the middle! Rose is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose sizes up Drogo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Drogo moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo lands with a straight right. Rose didn't see that one coming.
Drogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
A jab from Drogo finds it's way through Rose's defenses.
Billy Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drogo moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drogo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nasir Drogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Drogo avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Drogo has Rose pressed against the cage.
Rose is looking to control Drogo's arms but Drogo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rose has his back to the cage.
Rose tries to work over Drogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drogo's elbow.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Drogo avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Drogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drogo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Drogo!
After winning the bout, Nasir Drogo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Camel (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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Camel !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mercier scores with a shot to the body.
Mercier misses with a straight right.
Mercier digs a good hook to Camel 's body.
Mercier punishes Camel 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercier throws a body punch but Camel moves out of range.
Camel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercier scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercier. Camel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camel shoots for a takedown but Mercier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mercier throws a lazy right hand but Camel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercier.
Camel feints and then cracks Mercier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercier down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camel moves away from the strike by Mercier.
Mercier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camel .
Camel throws a shot from downtown. Mercier moves away and avoids it.
Mercier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercier takes a swing at Camel 's ribcage but misses.
Camel is looking to slow Mercier down with leg kicks.
Mercier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mercier throws a hook to the side of Camel 's head but Camel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camel ducks under a wild hook from Mercier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Camel misses.
Mercier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camel . Camel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercier.
Camel clobbers Mercier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercier jabs Camel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camel blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercier. Camel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercier misses with a hook.
Mercier looks to throw the jab but Camel is out of range.
Mercier scores with a body shot.
Camel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mercier's calf.
Camel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dexter Mercier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercier moves away from the strike by Camel .
Mercier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dexter Mercier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Camel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mercier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camel moves away.
Camel motions for Mercier to come forward. Camel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camel catches Mercier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camel slips under a jab.
Mercier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camel scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Camel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercier jabs Camel right on the nose. Camel blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Mercier.
Mercier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camel at a distance.
Mercier checks a low kick from Camel .
Camel keeps Mercier at a distance using the push kick.
Mercier lands with an uppercut that bounces Camel off the cage and back into range.
Mercier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mercier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mercier lands a nice hook to Camel 's body. Camel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Mercier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercier connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Camel .
Mercier scores with a nice right hand.
Mercier throws a hook to the side of Camel 's head but Camel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercier lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Camel .
Camel connects with a leg kick. Mercier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mercier throws a hook but Camel blocks it.
Mercier just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Mercier misses its intended target.
Mercier misses with a body shot.
Mercier digs a good body shot into Camel 's ribs.
Jab, jab by Mercier - just one landing.
Camel moves out of range as Mercier strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier misses the shot to the body.
Camel ducks under a wild hook from Mercier.
Camel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercier just misses with a punch to the body.
Camel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Camel . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camel .
Camel slips under a jab from Mercier.
Mercier misses with a body punch
and Camel counters with a left to the body.
Mercier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mercier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camel .
Nice straight punches there by Mercier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercier.
Camel throws a low kick but Mercier avoids it.
Mercier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier misses with a hook
and Camel counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camel lands with a cross.
Mercier misses with a body shot.
Mercier lands with a nice body punch.
Mercier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camel manages to avoid it.
Camel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercier on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Mercier.
Mercier misses with an uppercut
and Camel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercier dips to his left and cracks Camel with an uppercut!
Camel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Camel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercier's head.
Mercier is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Mercier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Camel ! That's hurt Mercier! Will he recover? Camel fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Camel !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Asylum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell has chosen Dysfunctional-Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Kent Russell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aiden Asylum's chin.
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284 lbs
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282 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Asylum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Russell!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asylum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asylum misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Russell checks a leg kick.
Asylum connects with a leg kick. Russell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asylum tries to move into range but Russell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asylum moves out of range as Russell strikes.
Russell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Russell misses.
Asylum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asylum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asylum slips a straight right by Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Russell takes a swing at Asylum's ribcage but misses.
Asylum throws a front kick aimed at Russell's knee but Russell avoids it well.
Kent Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asylum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asylum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asylum misses with a two punch combination.
Asylum staying out of range there.
Asylum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Asylum - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asylum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asylum.
Asylum throws a head punch that misses.
Asylum misses with a body punch.
Asylum blocks an elbow strike.
Asylum manages to break the clinch.
Russell blocks the body kick.
Russell lands a right hook to the body.
Asylum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asylum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Asylum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asylum, right into the meat.
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Asylum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell throws a poor cross that misses
and Asylum counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Asylum finds it's way through Russell's defenses.
Russell needs to keep his hands up - Asylum had a free shot at his head there.
Asylum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Asylum.
Asylum misses with a head kick.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Asylum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell moves out of range as Asylum throws a body kick.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Asylum moved out of range nicely.
Asylum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asylum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Asylum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Russell blocks the leg kick.
Asylum scores with a sloppy right hand. Russell should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asylum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Russell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Russell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Asylum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asylum lands a glancing blow to the side of Russell's head.
Russell moves forwards but Asylum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asylum avoids the body shot from Russell.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Asylum moved out of range nicely.
Russell checks a low kick from Asylum.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asylum.
Aiden Asylum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asylum throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Asylum tried to score with a low kick but Russell checks it.
Russell misses with a few strikes there.
Asylum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asylum connects with an inside leg kick.
Asylum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asylum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asylum throws a low kick, looking for Russell's leg but Russell calmly moves out of range.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asylum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiden Asylum is winning the standup battle so far.
Asylum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asylum moves away.
Asylum lands a glancing blow to the side of Russell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asylum.
Asylum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Russell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Asylum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asylum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Russell momentarily.
Asylum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asylum lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell walks into a jab.
Asylum throws a leg kick which misses Russell's front leg but catches the back leg as Russell tries to avoid it.
Asylum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
Asylum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Russell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asylum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell is rocked!
Russell leaves his chin hanging out and Asylum seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Russell crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiden Asylum!
A very excited looking Aiden Asylum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Dry County. Rotten comes into a darkened arena with his song building. White Zombie - More Human Than Human kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thiago de Souza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Rotten's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Rotten!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotten.
de Souza misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Rotten.
de Souza 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.
Rotten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
de Souza thuds his right hand into Rotten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
de Souza throws a right and a left that Rotten avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Rotten.
Rotten connects with a looping right hand.
Rotten lands a slapping body shot.
de Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Rotten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from de Souza.
de Souza slips a jab from Rotten.
de Souza blocks a leg kick.
de Souza avoids the body shot from Rotten.
Rotten misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rotten. de Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Rotten coming out on top.
Rotten misses with a body kick.
de Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rotten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - de Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rotten connects with an inside leg kick.
de Souza avoids the body shot from Rotten.
de Souza wants to clinch.
Rotten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but de Souza manages to avoid it.
de Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Rotten's shoulder, as Rotten tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for de Souza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Rotten.
Rotten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. de Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Rotten shoots for a double leg takedown but de Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Rotten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotten.
Rotten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from de Souza misses.
de Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Rotten seems unphased.
Rotten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de Souza moves away.
Horrible takedown by de Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Rotten which made him look bad.
Rotten misses with a low kick.
de Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rotten did well to prevent de Souza getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rotten defending well though.
de Souza with the ground and pound but Rotten uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rotten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
de Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
de Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rotten dives on top into guard.
Rotten passes de Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
de Souza moves into full guard.
de Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotten wants to control from the top but de Souza keeps moving.
Rotten throwing strikes from guard but de Souza blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza has his foot on Rotten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotten works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotten scoring with some ground and pound.
de Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet de Souza, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rotten looking to pass the guard.
de Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
de Souza thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
de Souza controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rotten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
de Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
de Souza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rotten tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. de Souza is in Rotten's guard.
Rotten trying to control the position here.
de Souza throwing strikes but missing.
de Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
de Souza wants to control from the top but Rotten keeps moving.
de Souza wants to pass the guard but Rotten is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
de Souza preventing the sweep.
de Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rotten's guard.
Rotten tries to roll over but de Souza keeps him under control.
de Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Rotten defends the submission attempt.
Rotten blocking the ground and pound attempt from de Souza.
de Souza lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rotten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rotten regains full guard. Nicely done.
de Souza landing with the ground and pound.
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!
de Souza throws an elbow that misses. Rotten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in de Souza's guard. Nice move by Rotten!
Rotten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as de Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rotten trying to control but de Souza is working from the bottom.
de Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rotten is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza tries to control but Rotten wriggling away.
Rotten wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by de Souza.
de Souza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rotten is on top in guard.
Thiago de Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotten lands a couple of digs.
de Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotten scoring with punches to the head and body.
de Souza has momentary wrist control but Rotten slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rotten is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotten lands a couple of digs.
de Souza thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rotten is working de Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rotten postures up in de Souza's guard and throws a big left but de Souza blocks it.
de Souza has control of Rotten's left arm, preventing Rotten from doing any damage.
de Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rotten manages to get himself to full guard.
de Souza being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotten controls de Souza momentarily but de Souza frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago de Souza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
de Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotten circles away.
Rotten misses with a series of wild punches.
Rotten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. de Souza tries to avoid it but Rotten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag de Souza to the ground. de Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rotten misses the shot to the body.
Rotten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rotten misses with a wild body shot.
de Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
de Souza misses with a leg kick.
Rotten digs a good body shot into de Souza's ribs.
Rotten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de Souza moves away.
de Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotten circles away.
Johnny Rotten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rotten blocks a leg kick.
Rotten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and de Souza is able to avoid easily.
Rotten throws a leg kick
enabling de Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Rotten misses with an uppercut.
Rotten throws a leg kick but de Souza moved away.
de Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rotten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rotten is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down de Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Rotten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
de Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rotten. That snapped de Souza's head back.
Rotten scores with a hook to the body. de Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotten slips a straight right by de Souza.
de Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotten swings away with a body shot that misses
and de Souza counters with a straight right hand.
de Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rotten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
de Souza throws a strike but Rotten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rotten throwing strikes but missing.
de Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotten trying to control but de Souza is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now de Souza is on top in guard.
de Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotten manages to escape and get back to his feet.
de Souza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rotten. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rotten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rotten swings for the body but de Souza moves out of range.
Rotten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza tries to clinch but Rotten moves out of range.
Rotten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rotten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
de Souza checks the leg kick.
de Souza stuffs the takedown.
de Souza misses with a body kick.
Rotten throws a body punch but de Souza moves out of range.
Rotten moves out of range as de Souza strikes.
de Souza throws a shot from downtown. Rotten moves away and avoids it.
de Souza loads up on a big right hand but Rotten slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotten tries to land a leg kick but de Souza saw it coming and moves away.
Rotten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rotten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Thiago de Souza did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! de Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rotten pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces de Souza back to the cage. Rotten follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
de Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rotten.
de Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rotten on the side of the head.
Rotten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as de Souza checks a leg kick.
Rotten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
de Souza walks into a straight right hand from Rotten.
de Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
de Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rotten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rotten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotten lands a nice shot to the body.
de Souza throws a jab when Rotten was well out of range.
Rotten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
de Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rotten manages to get to full guard.
Rotten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
de Souza postures up.
de Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza stops Rotten from standing up.
Rotten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
de Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rotten manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now de Souza has Rotten in his guard.
de Souza 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.
Rotten wants to control from the top but de Souza keeps moving.
Rotten with a flurry of punches that miss.
de Souza keeping moving, preventing Rotten from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as de Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
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!
de Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotten looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
de Souza 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.
Rotten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
de Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotten is one step ahead there.
de Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rotten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rotten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rotten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rotten wants to stand but de Souza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotten cracks de Souza with a solid left hand.
de Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotten throwing strikes but missing.
de Souza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rotten!
de Souza unloads with some shots from mount but Rotten bucks and avoids them well.
Rotten tries to lock up and control but de Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de Souza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotten sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rotten dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rotten looks to land a left hand but de Souza moved out of range nicely.
Rotten throws a low kick, looking for de Souza's leg but de Souza calmly moves out of range.
de Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rotten moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from de Souza misses the target.
Rotten scores with a jab.
Rotten throws a sloppy head kick and de Souza moves out of range easily.
A big right from Rotten misses.
Rotten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
de Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
de Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
de Souza feints and as Rotten raises his hands in defense, de Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rotten keeping full guard, as de Souza tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza is in close to Rotten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
de Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotten is keeping the position for now.
de Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Rotten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
de Souza stands up and waves to Rotten to follow him.
Rotten looks to land a right hand but de Souza moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from de Souza.
de Souza missing with a left hand there. Rotten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rotten closes this distance looking for a takedown but de Souza circles away.
Rotten tries to keep at a distance but de Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for de Souza.
Rotten is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rotten jumps guard but de Souza stands there with Rotten around his waist. Rotten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
de Souza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotten gets through de Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rotten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rotten.
de Souza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
de Souza trying to land knees to the body.
Rotten managing to block the knees to the body from de Souza.
Rotten is trying to force a seperation but de Souza has the dominant position.
Rotten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza wants a takedown.
de Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rotten avoids it.
de Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
de Souza breaks the clinch.
A jab from de Souza does it's job there.
de Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rotten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rotten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rotten takes a swing at de Souza's ribcage but misses.
Rotten connects with an inside leg kick.
Rotten moves forwards but de Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rotten circles away from the clinch attempt.
de Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rotten is trying to defend but de Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
de Souza working Rotten over with strikes.
de Souza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rotten pushes de Souza off looking to stand but de Souza dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago de Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think de Souza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Thiago de Souza retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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