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CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 25173 p4p, 25273 weight class) and Jicheng Ruan (ranked 529 p4p, 551 weight class). Ruan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alright. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dana White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jicheng Ruan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to clinch there but Ruan circles away.
Ruan unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ruan takes the fight into the clinch.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Dana White has been cut.
Ruan misses with a double jab.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Ruan breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from White.
Ruan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruan connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride.
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!
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruan forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White jumps guard but Ruan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruan digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Ruan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White uses from the top position.
Ruan has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
Ruan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruan controlling the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruan lands a high kick!
Ruan lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruan moves into the clinch.
Ruan controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruan lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruan leaning against his opponent.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruan decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jicheng Ruan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dana White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
Ruan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Ruan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruan circles away.
Ruan moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruan.
Ruan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Ruan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruan lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruan lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruan throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruan fails to land the takedown.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ruan drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Ruan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruan lands a head kick!
Ruan throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruan pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruan manages to break the clinch.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Ruan darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruan manages to pull guard.
White being controlled here momentarily.
Ruan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruan is adopting a defensive guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ruan has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
Ruan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jicheng Ruan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dana White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Ruan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruan lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Dana White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Ruan dodges the punch combination from White.
Ruan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruan counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Ruan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
White walks into a straight right hand from Ruan.
Ruan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
Ruan throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
Ruan lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruan is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Ruan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruan drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Ruan connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruan smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a combination that misses
and Ruan counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Ruan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruan lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruan misses with a few strikes there.
Ruan throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White throws a counter high kick but Ruan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Ruan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruan tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruan thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruan circles away.
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Ruan lands a head kick!
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dana White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jicheng Ruan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jicheng Ruan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jicheng Ruan!
Jicheng Ruan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Menendez (ranked 5455 p4p, 24879 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 512 p4p, 570 weight class). Menendez's entrance music is Kurt Angle Theme. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shrute's choice of entrance music: Battlestart Galactica theme. 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 Dwight Shrute 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 8 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Menendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrute dives in for a single leg takedown but Menendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shrute looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shrute tries for a takedown but Menendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menendez instigates a clinch.
Menendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Menendez's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Menendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Menendez working the head and body with strikes.
Menendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Menendez moves into the clinch.
Menendez breaks the clinch.
Shrute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menendez moves into the clinch.
Menendez has hold of one of Shrute's legs. Shrute is fighting the takedown attempt but Menendez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Menendez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menendez scores with a takedown into Shrute's guard.
Menendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shrute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Menendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shrute gets caught napping as Menendez dives in and scores a takedown. Shrute manages to retain guard.
Menendez lands a couple of digs.
Menendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shrute's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Menendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shrute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menendez gets to his feet - Shrute follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menendez forces Shrute back against the cage and clinches.
Menendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menendez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shrute did well to prevent Menendez getting side control.
 Shrute is rocked!
Menendez lands strikes from half guard.
Shrute is still in real trouble! Can Menendez finish him?
Menendez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Menendez is nestled in close to Shrute, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Menendez controlling the action here.
Menendez lands a big elbow - Shrute is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Menendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Menendez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry (ranked 4775 p4p, 5210 weight class) and Jimmy Uso (ranked 479 p4p, 494 weight class). Jimmy Uso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Small Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Uso!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry lands with a straight right. Uso didn't see that one coming.
 It looks like Jimmy Uso has been cut.
Uso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Fry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jimmy Uso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uso tries to close the distance and clinch but Fry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uso wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Fry there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uso walks into a stiff left hand from Fry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uso moves in looking to clinch but Fry pushes him off.
Fry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uso is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uso is still on wobbly legs! Can Fry finish him?
Fry thuds a left hand into Uso's body.
Fry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uso seems to have recovered his senses.
Fry lands a big uppercut and Uso crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Uso looks OK. Fry waves Uso back to his feet!
That has opened up Jimmy Uso's cut even more.
Fry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uso looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fry ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Uso out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Small Fry!
An out of breath Small Fry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branworth Gorvunculus Iii (ranked 3695 p4p, 3547 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 391 p4p, 380 weight class). Geo Versu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Branworth Gorvunculus Iii's chin.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branworth Gorvunculus Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu slips a straight right by Gorvunculus Iii.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a left hand
enabling Versu to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorvunculus Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Versu will feel that in the morning.
Versu wants to land a leg kick but Gorvunculus Iii is out of range.
Versu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Gorvunculus Iii's head coaches at THUD! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Versu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gorvunculus Iii checks a leg kick.
Versu lands a lovely overhand right.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a wild body kick that Versu sees coming a mile off.
Gorvunculus Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Versu needs to keep his hands up - Gorvunculus Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Gorvunculus Iii looks to land a right hand but Versu moved out of range.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorvunculus Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu throws a low kick but Gorvunculus Iii moves out of range easily.
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!
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
Gorvunculus Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorvunculus Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu takes a swing at Gorvunculus Iii's ribcage but misses.
Gorvunculus Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Versu's sensitive parts.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Versu counters with a nice uppercut.
Versu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gorvunculus Iii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Versu.
Gorvunculus Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Versu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gorvunculus Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gorvunculus Iii is looking to counter punch.
Gorvunculus Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gorvunculus Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Versu throws a lazy right hand but Gorvunculus Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Versu misses with a hook.
Gorvunculus Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorvunculus Iii.
Versu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Versu throws a hook but Gorvunculus Iii avoids it easily.
As Versu backs away, Gorvunculus Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Gorvunculus Iii as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorvunculus Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Versu off the cage and back into range.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorvunculus Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorvunculus Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorvunculus Iii cracks Versu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gorvunculus Iii has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Versu to stand back up!
Versu looks winded!
That kick from Gorvunculus Iii tenderised Versu's leg. Versu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gorvunculus Iii feints a jab and as Versu dips his head, Gorvunculus Iii unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Versu right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Versu falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Gorvunculus Iii smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Branworth Gorvunculus Iii!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Branworth Gorvunculus Iii waved his t-shirt featuring Nevermore Clothing Co's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Emelianenko (ranked 5094 p4p, 3544 weight class) and Biff Barbie (ranked 521 p4p, 417 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Mala Dama - Kabat. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Barbie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko clinches up with Barbie and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Barbie.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Barbie there.
Barbie misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.
Barbie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko jabs Barbie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
Emelianenko clinches up with Barbie and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbie misses with the head strike.
Barbie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbie looking to stall.
Barbie working aggressively here.
Barbie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbie blocking some punches.
Barbie blocking some punches.
Barbie avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbie swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Barbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Barbie throws a head punch that misses.
Barbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbie lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Barbie.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbie tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko catches Barbie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Biff Barbie has been cut.
Barbie throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
A head kick misses from Emelianenko.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbie tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Barbie back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Barbie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbie.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbie avoids it.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Barbie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianenko cracks Barbie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Barbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko 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.
Barbie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Barbie in a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbie avoids the damage to the body.
Barbie misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Barbie lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbie is defending well for now.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Barbie stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbie scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbie scores with a jab to the body.
Barbie thows a body kick. Emelianenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barbie scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Barbie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbie throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Barbie lands a right hook to the body.
Barbie scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbie scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelianenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbie connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Barbie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Barbie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbie moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Barbie breaks from the clinch.
Barbie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Barbie settles back down.
Barbie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbie misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbie avoids the damage to the body.
Barbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko working Barbie over with knees to the body.
Barbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emelianenko or not.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Barbie.
Come on Barbie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Barbie.
Emelianenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbie closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbie forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbie avoids it.
Barbie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbie backwards.
Barbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Barbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roman Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Barbie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbie is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Barbie into the cage.
Barbie seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbie pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbie.
Barbie lands a shot to the body.
Barbie tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Barbie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbie lands a right hand.
Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barbie lands a nice uppercut.
Barbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbie misses with a body shot.
Barbie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbie backs up against the cage.
Barbie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbie clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbie avoids the damage to the body.
Barbie misses with the head strike.
Barbie breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Barbie. Barbie maintains the clinch.
Barbie lands a body shot.
Barbie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Barbie.
Barbie works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbie.
Barbie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbie has managed to clinch.
Barbie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Barbie scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Emelianenko is rocked!
Barbie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbie pushes Emelianenko against the cage. Barbie is working some dirty boxing. Barbie pushes off with a quick right hook! Emelianenko goes down! Emelianenko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barbie moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Barbie!
After winning the bout, Biff Barbie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roman Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 3154 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 356 p4p, 376 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Logan Justis enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 28 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justis shoots in looking for a takedown but Badmus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Justis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Badmus scores with a nice strike.
Badmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Justis shoots in and bounces Badmus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Badmus wants to control the position but Justis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Justis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Badmus is trying to maintain the position but Justis is very close to passing his half guard.
Badmus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis is keen to just control but Badmus is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus wants to get back to full guard.
Justis wants to take a breather but Badmus is having none of it.
Badmus trying to hold on to Justis's head to control him but Justis postures up.
Badmus is defending against the submission attempts here by Justis.
Justis is working for a submission of some sort.
Badmus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Justis has gone for a leg lock! Badmus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Justis's guard.
Badmus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badmus won't allow Justis to sweep him here.
Justis is trying to keep Badmus in close.
Badmus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Badmus trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Justis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Badmus postures up in Justis's guard and throws a big left but Justis blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Badmus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Logan Justis has been cut.
Badmus fails to land with a series of punches.
Justis shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Badmus.
Justis dives in and grabs Badmus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badmus pushes down on Justis's head and hops out.
Ola Badmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis.
Justis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Badmus's guard.
Justis wants to stand and escape but instead Badmus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis keeping full guard, as Badmus tries to pass.
Justis being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badmus defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Justis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Justis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Justis forces his way into half guard.
Badmus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Badmus pulls Justis in to control the position.
Justis looking to pass the guard.
Justis looking to sit in guard and control but Badmus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus trying to control the position from guard on top but Justis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badmus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Logan Justis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badmus is one step ahead there.
Badmus looking to sit in guard and control but Justis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Justis looking to sit in guard and control but Badmus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Justis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Badmus passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badmus.
Justis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Badmus is working away from the top position though.
Justis is looking to improve his position.
Badmus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badmus looks to land a strike but Justis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis is trying to control the position but Badmus postures up.
Badmus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Badmus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Justis is looking for a triangle but Badmus pushes his legs off easily.
Badmus trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Badmus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badmus as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Justis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Justis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Justis is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Badmus. No joy for Justis on that attempt.
Ola Badmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis.
Justis shoots in but no luck this time.
Justis shoots in for a takedown but Badmus shows good takedown defense.
Badmus tests Justis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justis drops his hands for a split second and Badmus immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Justis face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Badmus follows up with a right hand that knocks Justis into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ola Badmus!
Ola Badmus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Logan Justis spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Surkho Dratchev (ranked 3200 p4p, 2999 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 379 p4p, 353 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dratchev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Schweine by Glukoza Nostra. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dratchev looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Torres clobbers Dratchev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Miguel Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Torres.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Dratchev gets caught flat footed, as Torres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dratchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dratchev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Torres is looking to defend but Dratchev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Torres! Dratchev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Torres taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Durant (ranked 2369 p4p, 2476 weight class) and Alostor Zayne (ranked 278 p4p, 295 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alostor Zayne!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durant moves out of range of the strikes.
Zayne misses with a straight left.
Durant throws a hook to the side of Zayne's head but Zayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zayne has him pressed against the cage.
Zayne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Zayne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Zayne misses.
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Durant scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Alostor Zayne has been cut.
Durant throws a wild body kick that Zayne sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant blocks the body kick.
Zayne throws a push kick but Durant slaps the foot to one side.
Durant blocks a head kick by Zayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant lands with a nice body punch.
Zayne moves out of range of the body kick from Durant.
Zayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down.
Durant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zayne's hands.
Durant thuds a left hand into Zayne's body.
Durant throws a low kick but Zayne avoids it.
Zayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durant.
It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Zayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant throws a series of punches but Zayne moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant scores with a nice strike.
Durant looks to score with a jab to the body but Zayne is just out of range.
Zayne tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zayne misses its intended target.
Durant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zayne scores with a head kick. Durant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Zayne pushes him off.
Zayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant lands with an overhand left.
Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Zayne's head back.
Durant looks to land a combination but Zayne avoids it well.
Zayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zayne checks it well.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zayne throws out the jab.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Zayne.
Durant connects with a solid leg kick.
Durant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zayne walks into a stiff left hand from Durant.
Durant misses with a leg kick
and Zayne counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Zayne.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zayne.
Zayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zayne can pounce on him.
Zayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zayne scrambles back to his feet.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durant lands a jab.
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durant is trying to force a seperation but Zayne has the dominant position.
Durant blocks a body shot from Zayne.
Durant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zayne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant tries to break free but Zayne pushes him back against the cage.
Durant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Zayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Zayne throws a wild body kick that Durant sees coming a mile off.
Zayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zayne.
Durant lands with an uppercut that bounces Zayne off the cage and back into range.
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durant avoids the head kick by Zayne.
Zayne misses the jab.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant keeps the fight on the outside.
Durant throws a one two combo.
Durant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick lands for Zayne.
Durant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zayne at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Durant dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zayne misses with a right hand
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
Zayne misses with a wild body shot.
Durant lands a left and a right that send Zayne crashing to the mat, dazed. Durant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Durant drops Zayne with a huge uppercut! Zayne drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Durant is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cam Cartwright (ranked 1238 p4p, 1404 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 156 p4p, 180 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Chameleon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195
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192
15 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Cartwright finds it's target.
It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Phillips lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartwright doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cartwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright thuds a left hand into Phillips's body.
Cartwright clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cartwright to keep the fight standing.
Cartwright is struggling to control the position.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips has clasped his hands together around Cartwright's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips has control of an arm but Cartwright manages to advance to Phillips's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.
Cartwright working for a choke but Phillips is defending well.
Cartwright controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position.
Cartwright doesn't have the hooks in and Phillips manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Phillips wants to stand but Cartwright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phillips advances position into side control!
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cartwright, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Phillips is trying to move to mount but Cartwright reverses beautifully and ends up in Phillips's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright lands a slapping body shot.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Cartwright takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Cam Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Phillips on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Phillips.
Cartwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cam Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartwright as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Phillips avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cartwright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cartwright.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a good body shot.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cartwright steps into range and cracks Phillips with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Phillips flops backwards and Cartwright dives into his guard looking to finish!
Phillips is rocked!
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Bum Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phillips seems to have recovered his senses.
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Phillips is defending the position.
Phillips has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cartwright stalling.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Cartwright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phillips! But no joy.
Cartwright stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cartwright stalks Phillips and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phillips's face. Phillips staggers backwards, shaken.
Cartwright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartwright defends it nicely.
Cartwright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Cartwright is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Cartwright's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phillips puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phillips wants to advance to full mount but Cartwright doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Cartwright cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cam Cartwright!
Cam Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moxley (ranked 784 p4p, 998 weight class) and Ernesto Romero (ranked 63 p4p, 81 weight class). Moxley's entrance music is Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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32
156
15 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Moxley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romero is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moxley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moxley.
Moxley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Moxley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moxley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Romero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moxley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moxley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moxley looking to pass the guard.
Moxley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Romero trying to control the position here.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moxley manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moxley controlling the action here.
Moxley is trying to control the action in half guard but Romero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moxley tries to pass to full mount but Romero defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moxley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley punching from mount but Romero doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moxley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley looking to control but Romero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moxley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Romero is surviving well by controlling Moxley's body position as best he can.
Moxley trying to control but Romero is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romero wants to try and get back to his feet.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moxley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moxley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moxley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Romero is surviving well by controlling Moxley's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romero tries to clinch but Moxley moves away
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
Romero has managed to clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Moxley.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Moxley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley moves out of range of the strikes.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero throws out a counter right but Moxley avoids it with no problem.
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Moxley in a clinch.
Moxley has Romero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moxley tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moxley blocking some punches.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Moxley.
Romero gets through Moxley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moxley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moxley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Romero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Romero makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moxley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Romero kicks Moxley off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley misses with a body shot.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Georges Moxley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Moxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley stalling the fight.
Ernesto Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Moxley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Moxley misses.
Romero wants to clinch
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
It looked like Moxley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moxley keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
Romero clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moxleys head.
We've been informed that Romero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moxley.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moxley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Moxley with that takedown attempt.
Romero darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.
Romero prevents Moxley from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moxley has clasped his hands together around Romero's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Moxley tries to counter by clinching up but Romero breaks away and moves out of range.
Moxley clinches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero working aggressively here.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Moxley blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Moxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moxley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moxley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it.
Moxley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley pulls guard.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moxley looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romero trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom.
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.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Moxley.
Moxley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero wants to stand but Moxley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Romero wants to stand and escape but instead Moxley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moxley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero 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.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Moxley takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Georges Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moxley, pushing him back against the cage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley manages to pull guard.
Romero wants to stand but Moxley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Romero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moxley shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moxley tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Moxley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moxley is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Moxley into the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Moxley tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Moxley seems unphased.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moxley.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Romero looks to move away, Moxley throws a big counter combo but Romero just gets out of the way.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moxley looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moxley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Romero.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
Romero has Moxley up against the cage in a clinch.
Moxley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Moxley's takedown attempt.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Moxley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moxley is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moxley has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a right hand.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Moxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moxley can't break the clinch.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moxley.
Moxley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moxley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moxley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch but Moxley is avoiding it.
Moxley is looking for a counter combo.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moxley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Moxley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Georges Moxley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moxley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well.
Romero is not content to let Moxley control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moxley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moxley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ernesto Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Romero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moxley.
Moxley looking for a guillotine from mount but Romero is having none of it.
Moxley controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moxley tries to control but Romero wriggling away.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moxley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georges Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moxley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
Ernesto Romero is the new featherweight champion!
Ernesto Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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