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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty Fatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatty Fatty!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fatty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Fatty.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fatty scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Felix Escobar has been cut.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fatty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fatty fails to land with a series of punches.
Fatty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Fatty instigates a clinch.
Fatty is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Escobar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fatty pulls his leg out and moves away.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatty cracks Escobar with an open hand slap.
Fatty drops Escobar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Escobar looks back up at him and smiles so Fatty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Felix Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Fatty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fatty swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fatty Fatty!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wagner's choice of entrance music: Wake Up by Korn. Ozzy Wagner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ McQuade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ozzy Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wagner throws a head kick but McQuade moves out of range.
McQuade connects with a nice looking jab.
McQuade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner looks to land a combination but McQuade avoids it well.
McQuade lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuade. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McQuade avoids the head kick by Wagner.
McQuade throws a right and a left that Wagner avoids nicely.
Wagner moves out of range as McQuade strikes.
A jab from McQuade finds it's way through Wagner's defenses.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuade.
McQuade lands with a nice body punch.
McQuade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade scores with a shot to the body.
Wagner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McQuade lands a right hook to the body.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McQuade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
McQuade clinches up against the cage.
Wagner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McQuade has Wagner pushed against the cage.
McQuade scores with a shot to the side of Wagner's head.
McQuade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
McQuade lands a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with an elbow strike.
McQuade lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner looks gassed!
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wagner is rocked!
McQuade presses Wagner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade lands with a left to the head.
McQuade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuade finish him?
McQuade manages to break the clinch.
Wagner seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by McQuade.
McQuade throws out a powerful jab.
McQuade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McQuade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McQuade lands a slapping body shot.
McQuade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McQuade.
McQuade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McQuade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McQuade misses with a wild body shot.
McQuade with a hook.
McQuade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McQuade stalks Wagner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wagner's face. Wagner staggers backwards, shaken.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McQuade misses with a series of wild punches.
McQuade throws a nice looking combination but Wagner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McQuade works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
McQuade throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
McQuade connects with a single shot there.
McQuade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McQuade cracks Wagner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by McQuade.
Wagner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McQuade to score with a decent uppercut.
McQuade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuade was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade scores with a nice strike.
McQuade lands a right hook to the body.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from McQuade.
McQuade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McQuade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McQuade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuade lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuade clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from McQuade.
McQuade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for McQuade to work.
A short left from McQuade.
McQuade breaks from the clinch.
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
McQuade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wagner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
McQuade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McQuade scores with a one two! Wagner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McQuade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by McQuade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McQuade.
JJ McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wagner moves out of range as McQuade strikes.
McQuade lands a nice looking body shot.
McQuade with a hook.
McQuade lands a body shot.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
McQuade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wagner needs to keep his hands up - McQuade had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McQuade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
McQuade lands with a hook. Wagner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McQuade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
McQuade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wagner counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ McQuade dominated that 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.
McQuade scores with a punch to the head.
McQuade throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
McQuade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
McQuade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McQuade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from McQuade.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McQuade checks a leg kick.
McQuade lands with an overhand left.
McQuade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
Wagner tries to bum rush McQuade with a series of wild strikes but McQuade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuade lands with a right hand.
McQuade misses with a looping right.
McQuade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
McQuade avoids a punch combination nicely.
McQuade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
McQuade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wagner defending well as McQuade loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuade. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuade moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from McQuade.
McQuade managing to block the knees to the body from Wagner.
McQuade breaks the clinch.
McQuade throws a good cross that connects.
McQuade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McQuade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McQuade lunges at Wagner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wagner's hand.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner slips under a jab from McQuade.
McQuade cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McQuade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozzy Wagner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McQuade lands with a nice body punch.
McQuade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
McQuade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wagner. Wagner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by McQuade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McQuade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade connects with a looping right hand.
McQuade lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuade lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuade throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McQuade cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McQuade digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
McQuade lands a two punch combo.
Wagner moves forwards but McQuade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McQuade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McQuade moves into range and connects with a jab.
McQuade sizes up Wagner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wagner drops his hands momentarily and McQuade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner takes one on the button.
Wagner takes one on the button.
McQuade scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McQuade lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
McQuade misses with a double jab.
Wagner tries to bum rush McQuade with a series of wild strikes but McQuade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQuade dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from McQuade.
McQuade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wagner backs up against the cage.
McQuade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McQuade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wagner moves forwards but McQuade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McQuade is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade connects with a jab.
McQuade tests Wagner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McQuade lands with a hook. Wagner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McQuade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by McQuade. Beautiful body shot.
McQuade lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for McQuade.
McQuade catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McQuade misses with a straight right.
McQuade misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
McQuade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McQuade thows a left - swing and a miss!
McQuade throws a combination that misses
and Wagner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McQuade throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ McQuade dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McQuade forces Wagner back against the cage and clinches.
Wagner is trying to drag McQuade to the mat but McQuade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McQuade scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuade lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from McQuade - that landed with a thud.
JJ McQuade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQuade breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by McQuade.
A jab lands there for McQuade.
Jab by McQuade.
McQuade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McQuade sizes up Wagner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McQuade connects with a single shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from McQuade.
McQuade stuns Wagner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuade lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuade misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade moves into the clinch successfully.
Wagner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from McQuade.
McQuade drops Wagner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wagner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McQuade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wagner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for McQuade.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McQuade throws a combination that misses
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
McQuade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wagner backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from McQuade.
McQuade lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
McQuade works over Wagner's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from McQuade.
A lazy left from McQuade finds it's target.
McQuade lands a body shot.
Wagner tries to move into range but McQuade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
McQuade lands with a nice combination. Wagner backs away looking to recover.
McQuade throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner dodges the punch combination from McQuade.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from McQuade.
McQuade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagner.
McQuade lands a lovely overhand right.
McQuade lands the left hand.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQuade has closed the distance and engaged Wagner in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuade breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McQuade clobbers Wagner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McQuade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner avoids the body shot from McQuade.
McQuade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
McQuade lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
McQuade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by McQuade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McQuade.
McQuade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McQuade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McQuade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from McQuade.
McQuade lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
McQuade lands a jab to the head.
JJ McQuade is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuade lands a head shot.
McQuade tests Wagner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McQuade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
McQuade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but McQuade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McQuade jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuade throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuade throws a right and a left that Wagner avoids nicely.
Wagner slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuade.
Wagner slips under a jab from McQuade.
Ozzy Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ McQuade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McQuade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ McQuade!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karen Jarebadyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and random guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karen Jarebadyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, random guy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guy circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jarebadyan. guy falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jarebadyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karen Jarebadyan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gomes II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Gomes II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes II's shoulder, as Gomes II tries to avoid the shot.
Gomes II looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gomes II slips a jab from Sparrow.
Sparrow throws a jab when Gomes II was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gomes II.
Gomes II ducks under a wild hook from Sparrow.
Gomes II slips a straight right by Sparrow.
Gomes II feints and as Sparrow raises his hands in defense, Gomes II changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparrow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomes II looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparrow looks to throw the jab but Gomes II is out of range.
Sparrow looks to land a right hand but Gomes II moved out of range.
Gomes II has a takedown stuffed.
Sparrow throws out a loose jab but Gomes II uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes II keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparrow.
Sparrow cracks Gomes II with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gomes II tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sparrow pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gomes II is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Sparrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Corway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pale Moonlight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Corway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pale Moonlight!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonlight cracks Corway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Damian Corway has been cut.
Moonlight ducks under a wild hook from Corway.
A telegraphed right hand from Moonlight misses the target.
A jab from Moonlight misses.
Corway looks to land a left hand but Moonlight moved out of range nicely.
Damian Corway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonlight lands a big right hand that sends Corway crashing to the mat! Moonlight stays standing though and waves Corway back to his feet!
Corway is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corway misses with a body shot.
Oh Corway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moonlight dodges the punch combination from Corway.
Moonlight connects with a stiff jab that staggers Corway - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pale Moonlight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between vanka vstanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, vanka vstanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vstanka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and vstanka wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but vstanka avoids it really well and circles away.
vstanka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
vstanka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
vstanka with a flurry of punches that miss.
vstanka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
vstanka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grimm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now vstanka has Grimm in his guard.
vstanka wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimm trying to control but vstanka is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
vstanka is trying to keep Grimm in close.
vstanka trying to control the position here.
Grimm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. vstanka is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vstanka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grimm!
A nice elbow there by vstanka.
It looks like John Grimm has been cut.
vstanka misses with a head shot.
vstanka working Grimm over with strikes here.
That has opened up John Grimm's cut even more.
vstanka dominating with strikes here.
The cut above John Grimm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
vstanka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
John Grimm's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Grimm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). vanka vstanka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Jodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Violence Fetish by Disturbed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Jodan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodan.
Jodan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jodan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Jodan lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Jodan is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jodan in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Jodan.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Jodan wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control but Jodan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jodan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jodan controlling the action here.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Jodan is controlling well.
Jodan working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jodan drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Jodan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jodan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jodan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jodan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jodan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jodan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Jodan controlling from the top position.
Jodan pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jodan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jodan trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Jodan there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodan slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Jodan thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Jodan is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jodan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jodan controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Jodan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson lands a high kick!
Jodan feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Jodan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jodan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jodan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jodan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Jodan slips an elbow through the middle.
Jodan stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodan is stalling in the full guard.
Jodan stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Jodan with a nice head shot there.
Jodan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jodan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jodan passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jodan controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jodan.
Jodan wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Jodan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jodan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson wants to control but Jodan is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodan slows the pace down in half guard.
Kobe Jodan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jodan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jodan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Jodan controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodan with good strikes from the mount here!
Jodan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Jodan is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jodan cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jodan lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Jodan.
A nice elbow there by Jodan.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Jodan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jodan scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jodan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jodan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jodan is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jodan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jodan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jodan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Jodan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jodan lands a nice short elbow.
Jodan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jodan working the head and body with strikes.
Jodan content to control rather than advance.
Jodan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Jodan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jodan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodan lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jodan looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Jodan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jodan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jodan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Jodan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jodan working Johnson over with strikes here.
Jodan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Johnson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jodan and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Jodan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa comes into the arena with Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Samba's choice of entrance music: Bezerker by Love Among Freaks. Umaga Beeturasa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beeturasa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samba avoids it really well and circles away.
Samba throws a right hand that Beeturasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Beeturasa also avoids with ease.
Beeturasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beeturasa somewhat.
Samba leaves Beeturasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Samba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samba happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beeturasa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beeturasa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Samba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Beeturasa to his feet.
No joy there for Samba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Samba misses.
Samba looks to land a right hand but Beeturasa moved out of range.
A big left from Samba misses.
Beeturasa with a poor takedown
and Samba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samba throws a jab but it's blocked by Beeturasa.
Beeturasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samba cracks Beeturasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samba dodges the punch combination from Beeturasa.
Nice uppercut lands for Samba. That snapped Beeturasa's head back.
Samba throws a shot from downtown. Beeturasa moves away and avoids it.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
letting Samba counter with a right hand.
Samba misses with a two punch combination.
Beeturasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Beeturasa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samba trying to control but Beeturasa is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa is looking for a triangle here but Samba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Samba is looking to take a break and control but Beeturasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beeturasa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beeturasa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beeturasa tries to get out of the position.
Beeturasa is looking for a sweep.
Samba prevents Beeturasa from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Samba misses.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samba throws a hook but Beeturasa avoids it easily.
Samba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beeturasa tries for a takedown but Samba circles away easily
and Samba counters with a stiff right hand.
Umaga Beeturasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Samba misses the target.
Samba misses with an uppercut.
Beeturasa fails with the takedown
and Samba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beeturasa thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa slips under a jab.
Beeturasa has his takedown stuffed
and Samba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beeturasa staying out of range there.
Beeturasa has his takedown stuffed
and Samba counters with a three punch combo that has Beeturasa backing up. Beeturasa nods at Samba to acknowledge the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Beeturasa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeturasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samba misses with a hook.
Beeturasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beeturasa.
Beeturasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beeturasa thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Samba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeturasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa is looking for a triangle but Samba pushes his legs off easily.
Samba thows a big elbow that misses.
Samba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beeturasa is wriggling around but Samba manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Samba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beeturasa keeps working.
Samba blocks the strikes from Beeturasa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samba is trying to control. Beeturasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beeturasa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Samba.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
letting Samba counter with a right hand.
Christopher Samba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beeturasa throws the left hand but Samba avoids the punch easily.
Beeturasa tries to clinch up but Samba circles away and keeps his distance.
Beeturasa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Samba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samba throws a hook but Beeturasa blocks it.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Samba connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beeturasa wants to clinch up but Samba keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Beeturasa misses the target.
Nice shot by Samba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samba throws out a loose jab but Beeturasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Samba misses.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
and Samba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beeturasa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samba counters with a three punch combo that has Beeturasa backing up. Beeturasa nods at Samba to acknowledge the strikes.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
and Samba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beeturasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beeturasa fails with the takedown
and Samba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
letting Samba counter with a right hand.
Umaga Beeturasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beeturasa shoots in and bounces Samba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samba pulls Beeturasa in close to prevent any damage.
Beeturasa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba pulls Beeturasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Beeturasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Samba looking for a sweep. Not yet Samba, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beeturasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beeturasa works over Samba with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beeturasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beeturasa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa throws a strike but Samba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beeturasa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beeturasa has an active guard here but Samba has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beeturasa is trying to stand back up but Samba is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beeturasa kicks Samba off and gets back to his feet.
Beeturasa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Samba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beeturasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samba is one step ahead there.
Samba won't allow Beeturasa to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beeturasa shoots and misses
and Samba counters with a right hand to the body.
Beeturasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samba counters with a stiff right hand.
Beeturasa takes one to the side of the head.
Samba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beeturasa slips under a jab from Samba.
Beeturasa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Beeturasa misses the target.
Samba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samba throws a looping overhand right but Beeturasa ducks down to avoid it.
Samba lands a nice hook to Beeturasa's body. Beeturasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beeturasa tries for a takedown but Samba circles away easily
and Samba counters with a two punch combo.
Beeturasa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samba to the mat! Samba manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beeturasa throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeturasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Samba is retaining full guard.
Samba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beeturasa's guard.
Samba content to stall in guard here.
Samba is standing up over Beeturasa. Beeturasa looks to escape but Samba dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beeturasa is trying to get back to his feet.
Samba scoring with punches and elbows.
Beeturasa is trying to get back to his feet.
Samba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Beeturasa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Samba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Beeturasa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beeturasa is not content to let Samba control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beeturasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beeturasa misses with a double jab
and Samba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beeturasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Samba to counter with a crisp jab.
Beeturasa throws a combination that misses
and Samba counters with a nice body shot.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a left to the body.
Samba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beeturasa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Samba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christopher Samba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samba content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba is trying to control. Beeturasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beeturasa tries to kick Samba off but Samba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samba is just content to waste time from the top position. Beeturasa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samba is stalling in the full guard.
Samba trying to control but Beeturasa is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Samba.
Samba misses with an uppercut. Beeturasa saw that one coming.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
and Samba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beeturasa's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samba wants to control from the top but Beeturasa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba won't allow Beeturasa to get back to his feet.
Christopher Samba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beeturasa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Samba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeturasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samba is stalling in the full guard.
Beeturasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samba is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Umaga Beeturasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samba wants to control from the top but Beeturasa keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Samba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Samba! Christopher Samba retains his super heavyweight title!
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