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GDL 66: MacArthur vs Greenwald PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred El Celso (ranked 2832 p4p, 2591 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 365 p4p, 339 weight class). Fred El Celso 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred El Celso!
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, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Celso tries for a takedown but Bates circles away easily
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates gets caught flat footed, as El Celso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bates has his hands on El Celso's head, controlling the position.
El Celso preventing the sweep.
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but El Celso is proving a slippery customer.
El Celso tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Bates has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Celso defends well.
El Celso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
El Celso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Celso is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Celso defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
El Celso postures up.
El Celso stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bates throws up his legs and catches El Celso in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! El Celso tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bates! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Armad Bates!
After winning the bout, Armad Bates thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Fred El Celso spoke after the fight, saying 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Griggs (ranked 2433 p4p, 4147 weight class) and Connor Royale (ranked 334 p4p, 495 weight class). Griggs comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Royale!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Royale looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Royale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griggs's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royale misses with a kick to the body.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale throws a chopping leg kick but Griggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Royale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Royale.
Royale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Royale throws a right hand that Griggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Griggs also avoids with ease.
Royale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Royale wants to clinch but Griggs slips to the side
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Royale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale lands with a nice body punch.
Royale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griggs on the side of the head.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale misses with a looping right.
Griggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royale was well out of range. Poor timing from Griggs.
Royale throws a right hand that Griggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Griggs also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Royale connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royale.
Royale is looking to chop away at Griggs's legs.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Royale ducks down to avoid it.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
A lazy left from Royale finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale misses with a double jab.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
Both fighters circling a little - Royale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griggs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royale lands with a nice combination. Griggs backs away looking to recover.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Royale looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Griggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royale throws out the jab.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Royale. That snapped Griggs's head back.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royale instigates a clinch.
Royale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale scores with a jab. Griggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Royale catches Griggs right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Royale.
Royale is looking to chop away at Griggs's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Royale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Royale avoids it.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royale.
Royale scores with a leg kick.
Griggs misses with a double jab.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale misses with a wild body shot.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Royale.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Royale throws a series of strikes that have Griggs backpedaling.
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!
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Royale's shoulder, as Royale tries to avoid the shot.
Royale throws a nice head kick!
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Royale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale throws a combination. Griggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royale can pounce on him.
Royale punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Royale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs avoids the head kick by Royale.
Griggs is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griggs throws the left hand but Royale avoids the punch easily.
Royale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
It appears Griggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Royale ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Royale takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Royale misses with a body shot
and Griggs counters with a two punch combo.
Royale fails to land with a series of punches.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Royale.
A counter left hand to the body from Griggs misses its target.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Royale gets a clinch.
Royale throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease.
Royale misses with an uppercut.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Royale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royale tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Griggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griggs cracks Royale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Royale. Those never looked like landing.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale connects with an inside leg kick.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Griggs.
Royale pushes Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Royale misses with a punch on the inside.
Royale throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royale is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Royale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Griggs! Royale is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey, Connor Royale! You know I won our first fight, the ref stopped it way too early and saved you from another round of beatings in the eyes of the judges. Lets do it again, this time i'll make sure I'll put you out before the judges can even score a round.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 1854 p4p, 6119 weight class) and Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 222 p4p, 562 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
It looked like Maximus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maximus Jr drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Kimura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position but instead, Kimura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus Jr into the cage.
Maximus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus Jr lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
Maximus Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maximus Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kimura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus Jr swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Maximus Jr connects with the punch.
Maximus Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus Jr's legs - danger averted.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura won't allow Maximus Jr to get back to his feet.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus Jr is in guard.
Maximus Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus Jr is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Maximus Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maximus Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura stands and throws Maximus Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maximus Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maximus Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Maximus Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatsuya Kimura!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Roughneck (ranked 2726 p4p, 4061 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 355 p4p, 489 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weadababyitsaboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roughneck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roughneck scores with a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy missing with a left hand there. Roughneck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy body kick
and Roughneck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Weadababyitsaboy!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Weadababyitsaboy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roughneck is looking to take a break and control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roughneck misses with the ground and pound.
Roughneck scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Roughneck looks up at the clock and then as Weadababyitsaboy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roughneck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Weadababyitsaboy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roughneck landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck is looking to take a break and control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roughneck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roughneck lands some shots froms side control.
Roughneck cracks Weadababyitsaboy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roughneck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roughneck prevents Weadababyitsaboy from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Roughneck's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roughneck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Roughneck.
Roughneck throws an elbow but Weadababyitsaboy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Roughneck trying to control the action but Weadababyitsaboy is working from the bottom.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roughneck has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roughneck cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a big right hand but Weadababyitsaboy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Roughneck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Roughneck working the body and head with strikes.
Roughneck scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roughneck wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him busy.
Roughneck cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a big right hand but Weadababyitsaboy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roughneck is putting a hurting on Weadababyitsaboy here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes Roughneck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roughneck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roughneck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roughneck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roughneck controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Roughneck is trying to get an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well.
Roughneck tries to move into full mount but can't pass Weadababyitsaboy's legs.
Roughneck wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him busy.
Roughneck works to advance to full mount. Weadababyitsaboy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roughneck lands a nice shot to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to hold on but Roughneck pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roughneck scores with a three punch combo!
Weadababyitsaboy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roughneck counter with a right hand.
Roughneck keeps the fight on the outside.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Roughneck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weadababyitsaboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roughneck.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Roughneck.
Roughneck takes a swing at Weadababyitsaboy's ribcage but misses.
Roughneck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roughneck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but Roughneck moves away
and Roughneck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook to the body
and Roughneck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roughneck.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but Roughneck is having none of it.
Weadababyitsaboy doesn't manage to clinch there - Roughneck circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Weadababyitsaboy coming out on top.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body kick that misses
and Roughneck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roughneck pushing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weadababyitsaboy won't allow Roughneck to pass to mount.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to stand up here but Roughneck is controlling him well.
Roughneck throws a strike but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Roughneck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jared Roughneck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping full guard, as Roughneck tries to pass.
Roughneck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weadababyitsaboy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck seems to be looking for submissions.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roughneck stops Weadababyitsaboy from getting back to his feet.
Roughneck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roughneck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weadababyitsaboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weadababyitsaboy is not content to let Roughneck control the position.
Roughneck slows the pace down in half guard.
Roughneck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roughneck.
Roughneck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roughneck stays in close to Weadababyitsaboy's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Roughneck is looking to work some ground and pound but Weadababyitsaboy has wrist control.
Roughneck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roughneck fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a left hand
and Roughneck counters with a stiff right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roughneck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roughneck feinted with a counter takedown.
Roughneck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roughneck.
Jared Roughneck is winning the standup battle so far.
Weadababyitsaboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roughneck.
Roughneck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy slips a straight right by Roughneck.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a counter right but Roughneck avoids it with no problem.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weadababyitsaboy missing with a left hand there. Roughneck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roughneck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a nice shot that snaps Roughneck's head back.
Roughneck darts in and clinches Weadababyitsaboy up against the cage.
Roughneck scores with a hook to the body.
Roughneck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roughneck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roughneck scores with a shoulder strike.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Roughneck tries to pull guard but Weadababyitsaboy holds him up against the cage and eventually Roughneck drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Roughneck dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Weadababyitsaboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roughneck.
Roughneck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roughneck slips a straight right by Weadababyitsaboy.
Roughneck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab to the nose.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a loose jab but Roughneck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to bum rush Roughneck with a series of wild strikes but Roughneck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weadababyitsaboy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roughneck ducks under a wild hook from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy darts in trying to clinch
and Roughneck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weadababyitsaboy won't be happy with that.
Roughneck controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roughneck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to bench press Roughneck off him but Roughneck keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck misses with the ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy taking a bit of punishment here - Roughneck scoring with strikes.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to reverse the position.
Weadababyitsaboy seems a little lost for a moment, as Roughneck dominates the positioning.
Weadababyitsaboy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Roughneck grinds an elbow into Weadababyitsaboy's temple.
Weadababyitsaboy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Roughneck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck throwing strikes but Weadababyitsaboy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Weadababyitsaboy wants to control but Roughneck is keeping him busy.
Weadababyitsaboy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Roughneck is trying to get back to half guard.
Roughneck is working hard here to advance position.
Weadababyitsaboy decides to stand back up.
Roughneck swats away the attempt to clinch by Weadababyitsaboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roughneck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weadababyitsaboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weadababyitsaboy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a loose jab but Roughneck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roughneck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Weadababyitsaboy gets a clinch.
Roughneck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a right hand.
Roughneck tightens his grip and picks Weadababyitsaboy up, before dumping him to the ground. Weadababyitsaboy manages to land in guard.
Roughneck stops Weadababyitsaboy from standing up.
Roughneck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Roughneck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck lands a couple of digs.
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!
Roughneck trying to control but Weadababyitsaboy is working from the bottom.
Roughneck cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a solid left hand.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jared Roughneck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weadababyitsaboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roughneck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roughneck stands and throws Weadababyitsaboy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Roughneck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roughneck 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Roughneck!
A victorious Jared Roughneck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 1498 p4p, 1379 weight class) and Philipp Tyurin (ranked 57 p4p, 53 weight class). Philipp Tyurin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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7 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Tyurin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tyurin misses.
Goodman wants to clinch
and Tyurin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Tyurin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Goodman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Goodman has managed to clinch.
Tyurin breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Tyurin down.
Tyurin drops Goodman with a beautiful combination! Goodman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tyurin is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyurin working hard to break the clinch.
Tyurin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyurin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyurin misses the jab.
Tyurin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyurin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman rushes Tyurin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyurin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyurin tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Tyurin back against the cage.
I was talking to Goodman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goodman prevents Tyurin from breaking the clinch.
Tyurin misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Tyurin.
Tyurin is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodman has double underhooks.
Tyurin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyurin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Tyurin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyurin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tyurin fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Tyurin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Tyurin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman tries to clinch but Tyurin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyurin lands a big uppercut and Goodman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Goodman looks OK. Tyurin waves Goodman back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyurin misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Tyurin.
Tyurin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tyurin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goodman doesn't seem phased though.
Goodman tries to clinch
and Tyurin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tyurin fails to land.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Tyurin's ribcage. Tyurin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Tyurin's ribcage. Tyurin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyurin looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyurin.
Tyurin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Tyurin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyurin is trying to break the clinch but Goodman has him pressed against the cage.
Tyurin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Tyurin in a clinch.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman misses with a body punch
and Tyurin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman takes a swing at Tyurin's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Goodman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyurin slips under a jab from Goodman.
A nice combination there by Tyurin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyurin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyurin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyurin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyurin can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tyurin regains guard immediately.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is fighting to break Tyurin's control of his arms but Tyurin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Tyurin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Tyurin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyurin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tyurin counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Tyurin.
Tyurin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyurin swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Philipp Tyurin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyurin scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Philipp Tyurin has been cut.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyurin moves away.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyurin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyurin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tyurin checks a low kick from Goodman.
Tyurin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Tyurin.
Tyurin blocks an uppercut.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Tyurin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman keeps control of Tyurin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Tyurin.
Tyurin is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyurin wants to break free but Goodman has control.
Nice body punch from Tyurin.
Tyurin tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyurin backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyurin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Tyurin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman pushes Tyurin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyurin backwards.
That has opened up Philipp Tyurin's cut even more.
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!
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyurin is breathing heavily.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyurin wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodman won't allow it.
Tyurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyurin slips under a jab.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyurin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman with a poor takedown
and Tyurin counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyurin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyurin lands with a cross.
Goodman connects with the punch.
Tyurin swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman takes a swing at Tyurin's ribcage but misses.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyurin tries to counter with a clinch but Goodman shakes him off and moves away.
Goodman clinches up against the cage.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyurin controls his hands.
Tyurin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyurin throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Tyurin.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman tries a body shot but Tyurin blocks it.
Tyurin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Tyurin working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Goodman.
The cut above Philipp Tyurin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tyurin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyurin prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Tyurin tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyurin is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodman has double underhooks.
Goodman keeps control of Tyurin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goodman tries to work over Tyurin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyurin backwards.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the head but Tyurin blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman prevents a body shot from Tyurin.
Tyurin lands an uppercut.
Goodman lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Philipp Tyurin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Goodman.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philipp Tyurin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 21259 p4p, 6642 weight class) and Stanislaw Cyganiewicz (ranked 674 p4p, 632 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stanislaw Cyganiewicz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanislaw Cyganiewicz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyganiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unbelivable tries to clinch but Cyganiewicz moves out of range.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyganiewicz.
Unbelivable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cyganiewicz avoiding damage as Unbelivable throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable can't break the clinch.
Cyganiewicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Unbelivable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyganiewicz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cyganiewicz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Unbelivable!
Cyganiewicz tries to control but Unbelivable wriggling away.
Unbelivable wants to control but Cyganiewicz is having none of it.
Unbelivable has given up his back.
Cyganiewicz trying to control momentarily.
Unbelivable breaks Cyganiewicz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cyganiewicz is trying to control the position but Unbelivable postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyganiewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unbelivable is aware though and is defending well.
Cyganiewicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cyganiewicz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Unbelivable haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Unbelivable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cyganiewicz is trying to keep Unbelivable in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable working some strikes from top position.
Cyganiewicz looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable stopping the sweep attempt from Cyganiewicz.
Cyganiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Unbelivable is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Unbelivable clinches up with Cyganiewicz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cyganiewicz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unbelivable walks away with a smile on his face. Cyganiewicz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unbelivable slaps away a takedown attempt from Cyganiewicz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cyganiewicz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cyganiewicz trying to control the action but Unbelivable is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable trying to hold on to Cyganiewicz's head to control him but Cyganiewicz postures up.
Unbelivable is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cyganiewicz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Usko Unbelivable will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable shoots in but no luck this time.
Unbelivable closes the distance and clinches up with Cyganiewicz, looking for a takedown. Unbelivable pushes Cyganiewicz against the cage but Cyganiewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cyganiewicz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Unbelivable gets caught napping as Cyganiewicz dives in and scores a takedown. Unbelivable manages to retain guard.
Unbelivable is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cyganiewicz is controlling him.
Unbelivable pulls Cyganiewicz in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyganiewicz content to stall in guard here.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Unbelivable is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyganiewicz won't allow Unbelivable to sweep him here.
Cyganiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Unbelivable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cyganiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Unbelivable lands with a short shot to the head.
Unbelivable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unbelivable pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Unbelivable lands a nice uppercut.
Cyganiewicz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unbelivable fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cyganiewicz sprawls well. Cyganiewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyganiewicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Unbelivable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cyganiewicz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cyganiewicz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cyganiewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unbelivable keeps working.
Cyganiewicz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cyganiewicz advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is looking to get to half guard.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Unbelivable is having none of it.
Cyganiewicz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unbelivable regains half guard.
Cyganiewicz is trying to control. Unbelivable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stanislaw Cyganiewicz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Unbelivable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cyganiewicz.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cyganiewicz sprawls well. Cyganiewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cyganiewicz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unbelivable is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cyganiewicz is defending well.
Unbelivable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unbelivable prevents a takedown attempt there.
Usko Unbelivable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislaw Cyganiewicz.
Unbelivable misses with a knee to the head.
Unbelivable lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cyganiewicz or not.
Unbelivable is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unbelivable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unbelivable prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable prevents the takedown attempt.
Unbelivable successfully pulls guard.
Cyganiewicz trying to control but Unbelivable is working from the bottom.
Unbelivable wants to stand up but Cyganiewicz is controlling him.
Unbelivable keeping moving, preventing Cyganiewicz from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyganiewicz prevents Unbelivable from getting back to his feet.
Unbelivable pulls Cyganiewicz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cyganiewicz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable keeping moving, preventing Cyganiewicz from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cyganiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Unbelivable.
Cyganiewicz feints the counter takedown.
Unbelivable gets the takedown into side control.
Stanislaw Cyganiewicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cyganiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cyganiewicz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Unbelivable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cyganiewicz wants to control but Unbelivable postures up.
Unbelivable remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Unbelivable is looking to take a break and control but Cyganiewicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unbelivable lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cyganiewicz is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Unbelivable showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unbelivable has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Chunks (ranked 1261 p4p, 622 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 49 p4p, 23 weight class). Bobby Chunks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chunks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chunks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chunks.
Chunks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chunks throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Chunks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chunks misses with an uppercut.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Chunks.
Chunks lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
Chunks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chunks swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Chunks throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark misses with a jab to the body
and Chunks counters with a stiff right hand.
Chunks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Chunks saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chunks lands a body shot.
Chunks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark lands a nice hook to Chunks's body. Chunks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Chunks throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
Clark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chunks missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Clark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clark lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Chunks saw that one coming.
Chunks just misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Chunks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chunks rather than just go for the knockout.
Clark lands a body shot.
Chunks looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Chunks throws a big shot that misses.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chunks.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chunks misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chunks avoids the body shot from Clark.
Chunks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark lands a jab to Chunks's midsection.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Clark swings for the body but Chunks moves out of range.
Chunks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chunks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chunks finds it's way round the side to connect with Clark's head.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark swings for the body but Chunks moves out of range.
Chunks throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Chunks throws a lazy uppercut
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chunks's hands.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Chunks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Chunks misses with a leg kick.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunks is just out of range.
Chunks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clark misses with a hook to the body
and Chunks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Chunks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Chunks dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Chunks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chunks.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chunks.
Chunks looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chunks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chunks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chunks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Chunks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Chunks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joe Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chunks punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark thuds a left hand into Chunks's body.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Chunks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark misses with a body punch
and Chunks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chunks throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chunks at a distance.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chunks tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Chunks missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chunks throws a leg kick but Clark checks it.
Clark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chunks, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chunks moves away.
A swing and a miss from Chunks.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chunks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark cracks Chunks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chunks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Chunks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks controlling the action here.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Chunks has control of the leg.
Chunks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark tries to roll over but Chunks keeps him under control.
Chunks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Clark trying to control but Chunks postures up.
Chunks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
Chunks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks.
Chunks trying to control from Clark's half guard. Clark has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chunks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Chunks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clark scores with a jab.
Chunks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chunks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chunks looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark digs a good body shot into Chunks's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Chunks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chunks.
Chunks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Chunks ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chunks misses with a few strikes there.
Chunks misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clark, as that shot connected.
Clark throws a hook but Chunks avoids it easily.
Clark connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Chunks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chunks throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark works over Chunks's head and body with a nice combination.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Chunks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Chunks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chunks lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Chunks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Chunks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chunks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Chunks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chunks throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a hook. Chunks ducked under it nicely.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chunks throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark slips under a jab from Chunks.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Chunks avoids the body shot from Clark.
Chunks slips a jab from Clark.
Clark jabs Chunks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark throws a series of punches but Chunks avoids them all with ease.
Clark connects with a body shot that sends Chunks's belly button to the back.
Clark lands a jab to Chunks's midsection.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chunks moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks lands a body shot.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Chunks walks into a straight right hand from Clark.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Chunks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark connects with a body shot that sends Chunks's belly button to the back.
Clark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chunks.
Clark staying out of range there.
Chunks avoids the body shot from Clark.
Chunks throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chunks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chunks throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Chunks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Chunks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Chunks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chunks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chunks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Chunks misses.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Chunks with an uppercut!
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Chunks.
Clark throws a series of punches but Chunks moves out of range.
Chunks moves away from the strike by Clark.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chunks momentarily.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chunks was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark throws a body punch but Chunks moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chunks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Chunks looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Chunks avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chunks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark defending well as Chunks loads up on a big left hand.
Chunks cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Chunks.
Jab from Clark.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Chunks scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark punishes Chunks's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chunks was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
It looked like Chunks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chunks lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Clark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chunks moves away.
Chunks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chunks.
Chunks throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark lands with a good body shot.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chunks manages to avoid it.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Chunks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chunks attempts a counter takedown but Clark avoids it well and moves away.
Chunks throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chunks to counter with a crisp jab.
Chunks moves out of range of the strikes.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chunks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chunks doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Chunks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chunks swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a double jab
and Chunks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clark won't be happy with that.
Clark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chunks.
The referee asks Chunks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chunks prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ground and pound from Chunks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clark on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chunks cracks Clark with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chunks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chunks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chunks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clark is avoiding damage well.
Chunks 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.
Clark is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Chunks throws a strike aimed at the side of Clark's head but Clark avoids it well.
Chunks working away.
Chunks working the ground and pound.
Chunks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clark some visible discomfort.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chunks throws an elbow but Clark slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bobby Chunks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chunks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chunks was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Chunks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Chunks's ribs.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Chunks defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Chunks tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Chunks tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark jabs at Chunks's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chunks manages to avoid it.
Chunks tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Chunks throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Chunks throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark digs a good hook to Chunks's body.
Clark lands a two punch combo.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chunks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chunks was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Chunks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chunks throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Chunks just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunks is just out of range.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chunks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Chunks moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks dodges the punch combination from Clark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Chunks misses its intended target.
Chunks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Chunks.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark lands a nice hook to Chunks's body. Chunks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chunks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chunks.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chunks backs up against the cage.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chunks misses.
Chunks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chunks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chunks lands an overhand right.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark throws a body punch but Chunks moves out of range.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Chunks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joe Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Chunks slips the punch.
Chunks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chunks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chunks was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Chunks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark throws a combination that misses
so Chunks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clark has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chunks has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Chunks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the cage.
Chunks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Clark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Clark tries a body shot but Chunks blocks it.
Chunks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bobby Chunks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Clark! Joe Clark retains his super heavyweight title!
Joe Clark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 615 p4p, 1789 weight class) and Glenn Greenwald (ranked 89 p4p, 256 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Greenwald!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Greenwald saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to Greenwald's midsection.
Greenwald is looking to chop away at MacArthur Ii's legs.
MacArthur Ii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greenwald is out of range.
We've been told by MacArthur Ii's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenwald lands with a right hand.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenwald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenwald tries a low kick but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
Greenwald throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Greenwald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenwald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Greenwald misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Greenwald avoids it.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenwald.
Greenwald moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Greenwald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Ii's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii thuds a left hand into Greenwald's body.
Greenwald motions for MacArthur Ii to come forward. Greenwald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii lands a front kick.
A low kick from Greenwald misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Greenwald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greenwald lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
Greenwald misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Greenwald fails to land.
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!
Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Ii controls the action.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Greenwald lands with a right to the head.
Greenwald avoids a wild elbow strike from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Greenwald tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Greenwald controls his hands.
Greenwald lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenwald's elbow.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Greenwald controls his hands.
Greenwald tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Greenwald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald misses the jab.
Greenwald wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
Greenwald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Greenwald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greenwald is looking to land body kicks.
Greenwald with the inside leg kick.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping left.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Ii blocks the leg kick.
Greenwald throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Greenwald avoided it.
MacArthur Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacArthur Ii. Greenwald shrugs it off though.
Greenwald misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with head kicks.
Greenwald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
MacArthur Ii blocks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Greenwald avoided it.
MacArthur Ii with a nice calf kick.
Greenwald throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald looks for the body kick but MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
Greenwald misses with a low kick.
Greenwald throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii lands with a right hand.
Greenwald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tests Greenwald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greenwald lands a nice looking body kick.
Greenwald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Greenwald misses.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacArthur Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Greenwald does it's job there.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greenwald checks it well.
MacArthur Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greenwald tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenwald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greenwald missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Greenwald throws a body kick.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Greenwald.
That kick from Greenwald tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Greenwald down.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Ii blocks the leg kick.
A jab from MacArthur Ii does it's job there.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenwald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as MacArthur Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacArthur Ii cracks Greenwald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greenwald misses with a looping left.
Greenwald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur Ii at a distance.
Greenwald is looking to chop away at MacArthur Ii's legs.
A low kick from Greenwald misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greenwald throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Greenwald catches MacArthur Ii right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greenwald 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 MacArthur Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacArthur Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
A low kick from Greenwald misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Greenwald's body. Greenwald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald with a jab.
Greenwald is looking to land body kicks.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and Greenwald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenwald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacArthur Ii if he has to take too many more of those.
Greenwald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenwald is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Ii lands a head kick!
Greenwald scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Greenwald misses.
Good standup being displayed there by MacArthur Ii as he connects with a hook.
Greenwald throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Greenwald avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii lands with a cross.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwald throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
A little jabbing left from Greenwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greenwald misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greenwald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greenwald throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
Greenwald keeps MacArthur Ii at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Greenwald throws a push kick but MacArthur Ii slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greenwald can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Ii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
and Greenwald counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Ii connects with the punch.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Greenwald blocks a head kick by MacArthur Ii.
Jab from Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greenwald throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Greenwald moved away.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as MacArthur Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! MacArthur Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Greenwald misses with a head kick.
MacArthur Ii lands with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Greenwald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely.
Greenwald is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
Greenwald connects with a single shot there.
MacArthur Ii 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Greenwald strikes.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Greenwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald scores with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greenwald. That did some damage!
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur Ii is looking to land body kicks.
MacArthur Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greenwald at a distance.
Greenwald looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
Greenwald thuds his shin into the meat of MacArthur Ii's side.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur Ii moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Greenwald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwald throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Greenwald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald misses the body punch
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greenwald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenwald checks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Greenwald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenwald throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii loads up on a big right hand but Greenwald slips the punch.
Greenwald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Greenwald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Ii - the referee stops the clock and Greenwald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Ii. Greenwald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacArthur Ii throws a push kick but Greenwald slaps the foot to one side.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greenwald connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii clinches.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Greenwald avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii lands with a right to the head.
MacArthur Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Greenwald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald moves forwards but MacArthur Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
Greenwald looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
MacArthur Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Greenwald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Ii. That one must have hurt.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacArthur Ii scores with the left hand. Greenwald knows he should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greenwald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii fakes the leg kick and cracks Greenwald in the body.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Greenwald avoided it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the head.
Greenwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Greenwald throws a body kick.
Greenwald checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greenwald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald looks for the body kick but MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
Greenwald looks for the body kick but MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Greenwald, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greenwald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Greenwald.
Greenwald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Ii's head backwards.
A slow jab from Greenwald misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald lands a jab to MacArthur Ii's midsection.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Ii with a nice calf kick.
Nice body punch from Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greenwald has time to react.
Greenwald needs to keep his hands up - MacArthur Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Greenwald staying out of range there.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii has Greenwald up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Ii backwards.
A right hand to the body from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Ii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald misses with a body punch.
Greenwald can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Ii.
Angus MacArthur Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greenwald misses with the head strike.
MacArthur Ii blocks a body shot from Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenwald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacArthur Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greenwald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Greenwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greenwald can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenwald's elbow.
Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Ii controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii keeps control of Greenwald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greenwald tries to break free but MacArthur Ii pushes him back against the cage.
Greenwald misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands a left hand.
Greenwald misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greenwald has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii prevents a body shot from Greenwald.
Greenwald swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch there but Greenwald circles away.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greenwald.
Greenwald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greenwald feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Greenwald.
Greenwald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Greenwald.
Greenwald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greenwald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii had his way with Glenn Greenwald in that round.
That's time! MacArthur Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Greenwald keeps the fight on the outside.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks MacArthur Ii off balance momentarily.
Greenwald throws a body kick that misses.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Greenwald misses
and MacArthur Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greenwald throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a two punch combo.
MacArthur Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greenwald can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greenwald misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur Ii should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii swings for the body but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald counters with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii cracks Greenwald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii throws a combination that misses
and Greenwald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greenwald throws a lazy body kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacArthur Ii feints and then cracks Greenwald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenwald down.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand right.
Greenwald throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greenwald throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenwald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greenwald throws a series of punches but MacArthur Ii avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
Greenwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenwald! But no joy.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Greenwald.
MacArthur Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacArthur Ii. Greenwald shrugs it off though.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Greenwald off balance momentarily.
Greenwald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Greenwald sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greenwald thumps MacArthur Ii with a low kick.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greenwald lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacArthur Ii will feel that in the morning.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
Greenwald lands with a cross.
Greenwald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greenwald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald lands with a hook. MacArthur Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab. Greenwald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glenn Greenwald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Greenwald.
Greenwald looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
MacArthur Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greenwald circles away quickly and effectively.
Greenwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii thumps Greenwald with a low kick.
Greenwald throws out a leg kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range and Greenwald only half commits.
Greenwald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greenwald is looking to chop away at MacArthur Ii's legs.
Nice shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tries to move into range but Greenwald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greenwald throws a body kick that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald 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.
MacArthur Ii lunges at Greenwald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greenwald's hand.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Angus MacArthur Ii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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