Re: Moving Towards The Unknown (World of Mixed Martial Arts 4)
Friday, Week 2, September 2015
UFC Sign Fedor Emelianenko
Chael Sonnen warned us a new signing was on the horizon and he wasn't lying.
UFC made a new signing last night, adding Fedor Emelianenko to their roster on a 6 fight, exclusive contract. "The Last Emperor" (34-4), currently 38, is said to be excited by the deal and looking forward to his UFC debut.
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Re: Moving Towards The Unknown (World of Mixed Martial Arts 4)
Saturday, Week 3, September 2015
Bellator MMA Announce Dana White
A press conference was held a few hours ago, in which Bellator MMA officially announced that their new CEO is Dana White. The 35 year old will begin work in the role immediately, and commented that he looks forward to pushing Bellator MMA forward to new heights.
Re: Moving Towards The Unknown (World of Mixed Martial Arts 4)
Saturday, Week 3, September 2015
UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson II Results
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Preliminary Fights
Lightweight
Joaquim Silva vs. Nazareno Malegarie
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the prelims with Joaquim 'Netto BJJ' Silva vs. Nazareno 'Naza' Malegarie.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Terrance Braithwaite, Braden Probst, and Dominick Knecht.
Round 1
(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Silva comes forward with an attack.
(Rd 1 - 04:46) Silva throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Malegarie hits a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Silva uses a left jab and also connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:57) Malegarie scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. Silva hits a left jab and also scores with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:33) Malegarie hits a couple of jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand. Silva hits a left jab and also lands a left hook to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Malegarie uses a left jab and also lands a left kick to the body. Silva lands a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:46) Silva hits a jab and also lands a right hook. Malegarie hits a left jab and also scores with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:28) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 1 - 02:08) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 02:08) Malegarie hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. Silva hits a pair of jabs and also lands a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 01:43) They come together and trade leather, but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:14) Silva hits a left jab and also scores with a right hook. Malegarie hits a jab but is well off target with a head kick.
(Rd 1 - 00:48) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Malegarie hits a left jab and also hits a right hand. Silva lands a left jab and also connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round, but I think Silva just about edged it.
Round 2
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Malegarie scores with a jab and also lands a right hook. Silva scores with a jab and also scores with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:32) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 2 - 04:07) Silva attacks with strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:07) A jab is wide from Silva, but then lands a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 03:48) Silva lands a left jab and also just about lands a head kick. Malegarie hits a jab and also lands a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Malegarie hits a left jab and also lands a low kick. Silva hits a jab and also connects with a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 2 - 02:29) Malegarie scores with a jab and also hits a right cross. Silva hits a left jab and also scores with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Silva comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 2 - 02:10) Silva hits a couple of minor left hands, but his big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 2 - 01:47) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:47) Malegarie hits a jab and also connects with a right hand. Silva uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Silva comes forward and strikes.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Silva throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Silva steps forward and strikes.
(Rd 2 - 01:07) Silva hits a left jab and then catches Malegarie with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:47) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 00:47) Malegarie hits a left jab and also lands a leg kick. Silva is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 00:26) Silva comes forward with an attack.
(Rd 2 - 00:26) Malegarie hit two counter left hands.
(Rd 2 - 00:26) Silva lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) Silva steps forward and strikes.
(Rd 2 - 00:03) A jab lands from Silva, but finds nothing but air with a big right.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Malegarie took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for.
Round 3
(Rd 3 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 3 - 04:49) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 3 - 04:23) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 3 - 04:23) Malegarie scores with a jab and also scores with a right hook. Silva hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt.
(Rd 3 - 03:58) The two fighters come together and strike, but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 3 - 03:21) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range, but nothing really lands.
(Rd 3 - 02:53) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 3 - 02:53) Silva lands a left jab and also connects with a right hand. Malegarie doesn't connect with a left jab and also fails to land a body kick.
(Rd 3 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 3 - 02:27) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 3 - 02:27) Malegarie misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. Silva hits a left jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.
(Rd 3 - 02:00) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 3 - 01:42) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 3 - 01:10) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 3 - 01:10) Malegarie uses a left jab and also connects with a right hand. Silva uses a left jab and also connects with a right hand.
(Rd 3 - 00:50) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 3 - 00:20) Silva attacks with strikes.
(Rd 3 - 00:20) Silva lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round, but I think Silva just about edged it.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Terrance Braithwaite scores the contest as 29-28 to Malegarie.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Braden Probst has given 29-28 to Silva.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Dominick Knecht has given 30-27 to Malegarie.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Making Nazareno 'Naza' Malegarie the winner by split decision!
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: Nazareno 'Naza' Malegarie defeats Joaquim 'Netto BJJ' Silva (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3).
The match was rated as being Great.
Middleweight
Luke Zachrich vs. Ron 'The Choirboy' Stallings
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Luke Zachrich battling Ron 'The Choirboy' Stallings.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Terrance Braithwaite, Braden Probst, and Dominick Knecht.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Zachrich moves in on Stallings, preparing to throw.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Zachrich can't connect with a jab, but then catches Stallings with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:35) Stallings lands a right jab but misses a left hook. Zachrich misses with a left jab but lands a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Stallings shoots in for a takedown.
(Rd 1 - 04:13) Stallings gets the takedown! Zachrich pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Stallings punches down at Zachrich, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
(Rd 1 - 03:41) Zachrich works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
(Rd 1 - 03:41) It's a bad choice though, as Stallings seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
(Rd 1 - 03:21) Stallings attempts to move to mount.
(Rd 1 - 03:21) Zachrich keeps Stallings at side control, not letting the mount happen.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) Stallings blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Stallings tries to lock Zachrich into an arm triangle.
(Rd 1 - 02:43) Stallings gets the arm triangle fully applied!
(Rd 1 - 02:43) No! Zachrich manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Zachrich tries to pull guard on Stallings but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 02:08) Stallings looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 02:08) Zachrich doesn't let Stallings get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
(Rd 1 - 01:46) Zachrich tries to pull guard on Stallings but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 1 - 01:29) Stallings tries to ensnare Zachrich in a kimura.
(Rd 1 - 01:29) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Zachrich has to tap out!
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Ron 'The Choirboy' Stallings takes the win by submission!
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Official Result: Ron 'The Choirboy' Stallings defeats Luke Zachrich (Submission (Kimura) in 3:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.
Lightweight
Ross 'The Real Deal' Pearson vs. 'Cassius' Clay Collard
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Ross 'The Real Deal' Pearson fights 'Cassius' Clay Collard.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is John McCarthy.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Dominick Knecht, Leo Ludwick, and Adelaide Byrd.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 04:54) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:54) Pearson hits a left jab and also hits a right cross. Collard scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a spin kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:36) They come together and trade leather, but neither fighter really does any damage.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) Pearson scores with a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Collard uses a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) Collard uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. Pearson scores with a jab but misses with a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 03:34) Collard uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Pearson uses a left jab and also connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Collard is off-target with a jab and also can't hit a right cross. Pearson lands a left jab and also scores with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 03:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.
(Rd 1 - 02:48) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 02:48) Pearson hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. Collard is off target with a pair of jabs and also can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:34) Collard hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook. Pearson hits a pair of jabs but misses with a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 01:52) Pearson hits a jab and also lands a low kick. Collard scores with a jab and also connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:27) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:06) Pearson hits a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs. Collard misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) Pearson misses a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Collard doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses with a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:30) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:30) Collard lands a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. Pearson hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:14) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:14) Collard scores with a jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. Pearson hits a left jab but misses with an attempted shot to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Collard came out just ahead on my score card.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Collard scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. Pearson hits a left jab and also scores with a right hook.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:28) Collard scores with a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. Pearson lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) They come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:09) Pearson scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. Collard scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Collard is off target with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. Pearson hits a jab but fails to land a body kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:34) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 2 - 03:34) Pearson hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right hand. Collard is off target with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 03:15) Collard hits a jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. Pearson hits a jab and also hits a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Pearson hits a jab and also lands a right hook. Collard uses a left jab but can't get a kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 2 - 02:30) Pearson hits a left jab and also hits a right cross. Collard scores with a jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Collard uses a left jab and also hits a spinning kick to the body. Pearson lands a left jab but comes up short on a body kick.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Pearson hits a pair of jabs but misses a right hook. Collard uses a left jab and also hits a right cross.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 2 - 01:22) Collard lands a left jab and also launches a right head kick that did damage. Pearson hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 00:55) Collard hits a jab and also lands a low kick. Pearson scores with a jab and also lands a left kick to the ribcage.
(Rd 2 - 00:47) Pearson backs off quickly, that last kick caught him low.
(Rd 2 - 00:47) He gets a few moments to recover.
(Rd 2 - 00:47) The fight begins again.
(Rd 2 - 00:39) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:39) Pearson hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. Collard scores with a jab but misses a high kick.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 2 - 00:16) Collard hits a left jab and also launches a right head kick that did damage. Pearson lands a left hook.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Pearson.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 3 - 04:53) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 3 - 04:36) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 3 - 04:36) Pearson lands a left hook. Collard hits a jab and also launches a stiff head kick that finds its mark!
(Rd 3 - 04:25) Pearson is knocked down by that shot!
(Rd 3 - 04:25) Collard moves in quickly, kneeling beside Pearson and starting to hammer down with punches!
(Rd 3 - 04:25) Collard pounds away on Pearson, landing a few clean shots but not many.
(Rd 3 - 04:11) Collard throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 3 - 03:51) Pearson skillfully moves to full guard.
(Rd 3 - 03:40) Collard throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.
(Rd 3 - 03:11) Perhaps wary of submissions, Collard keeps extremely tight to Pearson and peppers him with short punches.
(Rd 3 - 02:56) Pearson pulls Collard in close, then glances an elbow strike off the side of the head.
(Rd 3 - 02:42) For the moment Collard is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 3 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 3 - 02:25) Collard lunges forward and slams his shoulder into Pearson.
(Rd 3 - 02:15) Pearson gets the double underhooks in and pulls Collard close, controlling him well.
(Rd 3 - 01:40) Collard uses a shoulder smash to keep Pearson down.
(Rd 3 - 01:30) Pearson pulls Collard down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head.
(Rd 3 - 01:19) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
(Rd 3 - 01:14) They come together and strike.
(Rd 3 - 01:14) Collard hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. Pearson misses with a left jab and also fails on a leg kick attempt.
(Rd 3 - 00:49) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 3 - 00:49) Collard lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. Pearson uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.
(Rd 3 - 00:31) The two fighters come together and strike, but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 3 - 00:10) They engage in the center.
(Rd 3 - 00:10) Collard scores with a jab and also scores with a stinging right high kick. Pearson misses a jab and also misses with a low kick.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Collard took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 29-28.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Ross 'The Real Deal' Pearson wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: Ross 'The Real Deal' Pearson defeats 'Cassius' Clay Collard (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Raquel 'Rocky' Pennington goes head to head with Jessica 'Bate Estaca' Andrade.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Herb Dean.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Adelaide Byrd, Terrance Braithwaite, and Braden Probst.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Pennington aggressively moves in and grapples with Andrade, taking a few weak punches on the way in.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Pennington tries to take Andrade down.
(Rd 1 - 04:29) Pennington can't get Andrade down to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Clinched with Andrade, Pennington looks to try and take her down.
(Rd 1 - 04:16) Pennington has the takedown and gets side control from it.
(Rd 1 - 03:59) In side control, Pennington catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 03:29) Andrade tries to move to guard, but Pennington doesn't allow it.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Pennington looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 03:13) Andrade fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position.
(Rd 1 - 03:01) The scramble sees Andrade up first, only to be grabbed in a waist lock from behind.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) Pennington tries to take Andrade down from behind.
(Rd 1 - 02:47) Andrade has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease.
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Andrade twists and turns as soon as she lands, trying to squirm free - Pennington can't maintain her grip and a scramble starts!
(Rd 1 - 02:31) Pennington is up first and quickly grabs Andrade, pushing her up against the cage.
(Rd 1 - 02:17) With the cage trapping Andrade, Pennington looks to try and take her down.
(Rd 1 - 02:17) Pennington gets the takedown! Andrade pulls half guard.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) In half guard, Pennington catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:40) Andrade looks ready to try and scramble, but Pennington is quick to move to prevent that.
(Rd 1 - 01:25) Pennington throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) Pennington blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 1 - 00:51) Pennington throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.
(Rd 1 - 00:22) Pennington throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 1 - 00:03) Pennington keeps Andrade guessing with a few quick strikes.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Pennington took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Andrade attacks with strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Pennington hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Andrade connects with a nice jab and then hits Pennington with a leg kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:20) Andrade steps forward and a striking exchange begins.
(Rd 2 - 04:20) Pennington hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:20) Andrade fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Pennington with a low kick to the front leg.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) There's a takedown attempt from Pennington.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) Pennington gets a single leg takedown! Andrade pulls guard off it.
(Rd 2 - 03:49) Pennington throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Andrade attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
(Rd 2 - 03:25) Pennington doesn't let Andrade get it.
(Rd 2 - 02:50) Pennington lies on top of Andrade, basically smothering her.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) Pennington smothers Andrade with her body by pushing forward and down.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Pennington smothers Andrade with her body by pushing forward and down.
(Rd 2 - 01:25) Pennington lies on top of Andrade, basically smothering her.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 2 - 00:58) Pennington throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 2 - 00:36) For the moment Pennington is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
(Rd 2 - 00:20) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Pennington took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) With one round left, Andrade realistically needs to stop her opponent in order to win.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!
(Rd 3 - 04:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 3 - 04:21) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 3 - 04:02) Andrade comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 3 - 04:02) Pennington scores with two counter jabs.
(Rd 3 - 04:02) Andrade hits two left jabs and then catches Pennington with a right hook.
(Rd 3 - 03:38) Andrade comes forward and strikes.
(Rd 3 - 03:38) A jab lands from Andrade, but her big right hand follow-up misses.
(Rd 3 - 03:22) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 3 - 03:02) Andrade comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 3 - 03:02) Pennington hit two counter left hands.
(Rd 3 - 03:02) A jab is wide from Andrade, but then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 3 - 02:43) They exchange strikes, but nothing really gets through.
(Rd 3 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 3 - 02:21) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 3 - 02:21) Andrade uses a left jab but misses a right hook. Pennington misses a jab and also misses with a big right hand.
(Rd 3 - 02:00) Andrade comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 3 - 02:00) Pennington tries to hit a jab, but misses.
(Rd 3 - 02:00) Andrade lands a left jab, but misses with a low kick.
(Rd 3 - 01:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.
(Rd 3 - 01:04) A jab lands from Andrade, but Pennington avoids a big right.
(Rd 3 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 3 - 00:44) Andrade comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 3 - 00:44) A jab is wide from Andrade, but then scores with a crunching leg kick.
(Rd 3 - 00:12) There's a takedown attempt from Pennington.
(Rd 3 - 00:12) Andrade cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Andrade came out just ahead on my score card.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 30-27.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Raquel 'Rocky' Pennington! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: Raquel 'Rocky' Pennington defeats Jessica 'Bate Estaca' Andrade (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.
Bantamweight
John 'Maos de Pedra' Lineker vs. #10 Francisco Rivera
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, John 'Maos de Pedra' Lineker fighting Francisco Rivera.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) August Wakefield will be the referee.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Terrance Braithwaite, Braden Probst, and Dominick Knecht.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Lineker misses with a left jab but hits a kick to the lead leg. Rivera scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 04:06) Lineker hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. Rivera hits a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Lineker nails a right cross. Rivera scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) Rivera connects with a left hand. Lineker scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 03:32) Rivera looks hurt, that blow may have broken his jaw judging by his reaction.
(Rd 1 - 03:28) Rivera is out! It's all over!
(Rd 1 - 03:28) John Lineker takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 1 - 03:28) Official Result: John 'Maos de Pedra' Lineker defeats Francisco Rivera (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:32 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.
Lightweight
'Stormin'' Norman Parke vs. 'The Irish Dragon' Paul Felder
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, 'Stormin'' Norman Parke battles 'The Irish Dragon' Paul Felder in the UFC Lightweight division.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Braden Probst, Dominick Knecht, and Leo Ludwick.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Parke appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Felder took the initiative first.
(Rd 1 - 04:55) Felder lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 04:43) Parke moves in fast and grapples with his opponent.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Parke is trying to push Felder so that his back is up against the cage.
(Rd 1 - 04:25) Parke can't do it though, and Felder gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) Felder attempts to wrestle Parke to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 04:01) Felder doesn't get the takedown, Parke instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
(Rd 1 - 03:37) Parke attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Felder to the ground.
(Rd 1 - 03:37) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Felder to the mat where he pulls guard!
(Rd 1 - 03:22) Felder is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Parke off of him.
(Rd 1 - 02:59) Parke lies on top of Felder, basically smothering him.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) In guard, Parke begins working to pass to side control.
(Rd 1 - 02:25) Felder can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Parke at half guard.
(Rd 1 - 01:55) Parke throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Parke begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
(Rd 1 - 01:35) Half guard proves to be no trouble for Parke, who passes to side control with ease.
(Rd 1 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:52) Parke begins trying to get himself into mount.
(Rd 1 - 00:52) Parke almost gets mount, but Felder was ready and a scramble for position ensues.
(Rd 1 - 00:37) The scramble leaves Parke on his back pulling guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:24) Felder throws a few relatively weak right hands.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Parke, but only a 10-9.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Parke lands a weak, tentative jab.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Two left hands land from Felder, but misses with a spin kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Felder confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:25) Felder connects with a nice jab and then hits Parke with a great high right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Felder comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Parke had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) A jab hit home from Felder and then hits Parke with a body kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:54) Felder uses a left jab, but Parke avoids the low kick that it set up.
(Rd 2 - 03:41) Felder comes in looking to strike.
(Rd 2 - 03:41) Parke uses a left jab while backing away.
(Rd 2 - 03:41) Felder connects with two left jabs, but Parke avoids a big right.
(Rd 2 - 03:16) Parke takes a few glancing strikes as he closes the distance, but gets close enough to grab a clinch.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Parke is trying to push Felder so that his back is up against the cage.
(Rd 2 - 03:00) Felder ends up backed against the cage.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Parke tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Felder reverses so that he is the one in control.
(Rd 2 - 02:32) Parke waits for Felder to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) Felder is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.
(Rd 2 - 02:16) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.
(Rd 2 - 01:24) Showing his ability to exert control, Parke smothers Felder up against the cage.
(Rd 2 - 01:24) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.
(Rd 2 - 00:35) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
(Rd 2 - 00:26) Parke moves in and clinches, but had to move through a flurry of strikes on the way in.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) Parke is trying to muscle Felder up against the cage.
(Rd 2 - 00:08) Parke can't do it though, and Felder gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Felder, but only a 10-9.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 3 - 04:45) Felder looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.
(Rd 3 - 04:45) Parke looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Felder simply took the initiative first.
(Rd 3 - 04:45) A jab hit home from Felder and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 3 - 04:32) Felder moves in on Parke, preparing to throw.
(Rd 3 - 04:32) Parke may have been aiming to get in close, but Felder aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 3 - 04:32) Felder lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 3 - 04:17) A tentative jab from Parke lands.
(Rd 3 - 04:17) Felder lands two jabs and then catches Parke with a spin kick to the body.
(Rd 3 - 03:54) Parke hits a tentative left hand.
(Rd 3 - 03:54) Felder lands a left hand and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.
(Rd 3 - 03:33) Parke takes a few glancing strikes as he closes the distance, but gets close enough to grab a clinch.
(Rd 3 - 03:22) Parke is trying to muscle Felder up against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 03:22) Parke can't do it though, Felder defended it well.
(Rd 3 - 03:06) Parke is looking to muscle Felder back against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 03:06) Parke manages it, and controls Felder up against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 02:53) Felder is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.
(Rd 3 - 02:53) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.
(Rd 3 - 02:05) Parke pins Felder up against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 01:09) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
(Rd 3 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 3 - 00:59) He has to get through a flurry of punches to get it, but Parke gets in close enough to clinch.
(Rd 3 - 00:44) Using his wrestling skills, Parke is trying to push Felder up against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 00:44) He does so, and now has Felder pinned to the cage.
(Rd 3 - 00:27) Parke tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Felder reverses so that he is the one in control.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Felder.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Braden Probst gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Felder.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Dominick Knecht has given 29-28 to Parke.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Leo Ludwick has scored it 30-27 Felder.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) 'The Irish Dragon' Paul Felder wins by split decision! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: 'The Irish Dragon' Paul Felder defeats 'Stormin'' Norman Parke (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.
Main Card
Light Heavyweight
'Beastin' 25/8' Corey Anderson vs. #16 Jan Blachowicz
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which 'Beastin' 25/8' Corey Anderson takes on Jan Blachowicz.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) August Wakefield is the referee for this fight.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Leo Ludwick, Adelaide Byrd, and Terrance Braithwaite.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!
(Rd 1 - 04:53) Blachowicz comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) Blachowicz lands a left jab, but Anderson avoids a big right.
(Rd 1 - 04:38) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:38) Blachowicz uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Anderson misses with a pair of jabs and also can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:08) Blachowicz uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. Anderson scores with a brace of jabs but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 1 - 03:48) Blachowicz is off-target with a jab and also misses a right hook. Anderson misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) Blachowicz forces an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) Anderson manages a counter jab.
(Rd 1 - 03:32) Blachowicz uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Blachowicz comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 1 - 03:16) Blachowicz hits a left jab and then hits Anderson with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:51) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) Blachowicz comes forward and strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:16) A jab hit home from Blachowicz and then hits a body kick.
(Rd 1 - 01:57) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Blachowicz moves in closer, ready to attack.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Anderson, backing off, hits a weak left hand.
(Rd 1 - 01:37) Blachowicz lands a jab and then scores with a leg kick.
(Rd 1 - 01:16) Blachowicz confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 1 - 01:16) A jab lands from Blachowicz, but misses with a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Anderson chooses to shoot in on Blachowicz.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) The takedown is successful, Blachowicz pulls guard.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Showing great awareness, Blachowicz got a guillotine off the takedown and now threatens to choke out Anderson!
(Rd 1 - 00:36) Anderson pulls free, Blachowicz didn't have it fully sunk in.
(Rd 1 - 00:01) Blachowicz is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Anderson off of him.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Blachowicz took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Blachowicz comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Anderson hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Blachowicz hits a left jab and then catches Anderson with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) Blachowicz initiates an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) Anderson hits two left hands on the counter.
(Rd 2 - 04:29) A jab hit home from Blachowicz and then hits Anderson with a leg kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:11) Blachowicz connects with a jab, but Anderson dodges the leg kick that follows.
(Rd 2 - 03:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Blachowicz initiates an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Anderson tries to hit a jab, but misses.
(Rd 2 - 03:28) Blachowicz throws a one-two, but Anderson was equal to it.
(Rd 2 - 03:09) Blachowicz comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 2 - 03:09) Anderson hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 03:09) A jab lands from Blachowicz, but Anderson evades a big right punch.
(Rd 2 - 02:52) Anderson steps in and grapples with his opponent, but had to take several strikes on the way in to do so.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) With underhooks giving him solid control over Blachowicz, Anderson looks for a takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:35) The takedown doesn't work, Blachowicz blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Blachowicz looks for a trip takedown.
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Blachowicz uses a superb outside leg trip!
(Rd 2 - 02:24) Anderson gives up his back.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) Blachowicz tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:54) Anderson tries to move Blachowicz off his back but can't.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) Blachowicz tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Anderson blocks it.
(Rd 2 - 01:30) Anderson tries to turn over and sweep Blachowicz but can't do it.
(Rd 2 - 01:09) Blachowicz tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.
(Rd 2 - 00:44) Anderson tries to get Blachowicz off of his back.
(Rd 2 - 00:44) Anderson turns Blachowicz over and escapes his grip, and they both scramble back to their feet.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Anderson chooses to shoot in on Blachowicz.
(Rd 2 - 00:12) Blachowicz sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Blachowicz, 10-9 on my card.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Anderson winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!
(Rd 3 - 04:52) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter can land a good shot.
(Rd 3 - 04:29) Blachowicz attacks with strikes.
(Rd 3 - 04:29) Anderson hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 3 - 04:29) Blachowicz hits a left jab and then hits Anderson with a powerful body kick.
(Rd 3 - 03:59) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.
(Rd 3 - 03:33) Blachowicz initiates an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 3 - 03:33) A jab is wide from Blachowicz, but then lands a nice right head kick.
(Rd 3 - 03:07) Blachowicz comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 3 - 03:07) Anderson throws a counter jab but misses.
(Rd 3 - 03:07) Blachowicz can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.
(Rd 3 - 02:49) Blachowicz comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 3 - 02:49) Anderson hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 3 - 02:49) Blachowicz lands two left hands, but Anderson avoids a big right.
(Rd 3 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 3 - 02:30) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 3 - 02:30) Blachowicz lands a left jab and also lands a low kick. Anderson hits a left jab but misses a right hook.
(Rd 3 - 02:11) Blachowicz comes forward with an attack.
(Rd 3 - 02:11) Anderson lands a left hand in the exchange.
(Rd 3 - 02:11) Blachowicz lands a jab and then catches Anderson with a low kick to the front leg.
(Rd 3 - 01:49) Blachowicz comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 3 - 01:49) Anderson hit a counter left hand.
(Rd 3 - 01:49) Blachowicz misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs.
(Rd 3 - 01:24) Blachowicz comes forward with an attack.
(Rd 3 - 01:24) Anderson hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 3 - 01:24) Blachowicz hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.
(Rd 3 - 01:10) Blachowicz looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.
(Rd 3 - 01:10) Blachowicz looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 3 - 01:10) Anderson stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
(Rd 3 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 3 - 00:58) Anderson has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Blachowicz to the ground.
(Rd 3 - 00:58) Blachowicz blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.
(Rd 3 - 00:38) Anderson has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Blachowicz down.
(Rd 3 - 00:38) Anderson can't get Blachowicz down to the ground.
(Rd 3 - 00:27) Anderson has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Blachowicz down.
(Rd 3 - 00:27) A Greco-Roman slam floors Blachowicz, Anderson executed it well.
(Rd 3 - 00:27) Anderson takes the back of Blachowicz directly off the takedown.
(Rd 3 - 00:16) Blachowicz does well to block an attempt to apply a body triangle.
(Rd 3 - 00:02) Blachowicz tries a roll, but doesn't budge Anderson.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Blachowicz.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 30-27.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Jan Blachowicz is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Official Result: Jan Blachowicz defeats 'Beastin' 25/8' Corey Anderson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.
Middleweight
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Derek Brunson
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Kelvin Gastelum against Derek Brunson.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is August Wakefield.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Terrance Braithwaite, and Braden Probst.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:53) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage, but nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 04:22) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 04:22) Gastelum doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook. Brunson misses a jab but hits a right hook to the body.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:00) Brunson uses a right jab and also hits a left cross. Gastelum scores with a jab and also scores with a right hook.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:43) Gastelum uses a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. Brunson uses a right jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 03:21) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 03:21) Brunson uses a pair of right jabs and also hits a left hand. Gastelum hits a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 02:54) Brunson misses a couple of jabs but scores with a great left hook. Gastelum lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Gastelum hits a left jab and also lands a right hook. Brunson is off target with a pair of jabs but hits a left cross.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Brunson hits a jab and also hits a good left hand. Gastelum lands a left jab but can't get a kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:47) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:47) Brunson hits a right jab and also scores with a great left hook. Gastelum is off target with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.
(Rd 1 - 01:24) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:24) Brunson lands a right jab and also lands a nice left hook. Gastelum hits a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 01:05) The two fighters come together and strike, but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.
(Rd 1 - 00:33) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 00:07) Brunson uses a right jab and also lands a leg kick. Gastelum hits a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Brunson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Gastelum, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them.
(Rd 2 - 04:49) Brunson lands two right hands, but misses with a low kick.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:23) Brunson lands two jabs and also scores with a great left hook. Gastelum lands a left jab and also lands a left kick to the ribcage.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Brunson steps forward and strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Gastelum hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:00) Brunson uses a right jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Brunson steps forward and a striking exchange begins.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Gastelum hits two left hands on the counter.
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Brunson connects with a nice jab and then hits Gastelum with a beautiful left uppercut!
(Rd 2 - 03:43) Gastelum hits the floor, he has been knocked out!
(Rd 2 - 03:34) The winner, by knock out; Derek Brunson! (Rd 2 - 03:34) Post-Fight Interview: Brunson says that he would like to face Rich Franklin next.
(Rd 2 - 03:34) Official Result: Derek Brunson defeats Kelvin Gastelum (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:26 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.
Light Heavyweight
#5 Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson vs. #14 Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson competing against Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is August Wakefield.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Terrance Braithwaite, and Braden Probst.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) They come together and strike.
(Rd 1 - 04:52) Manuwa scores with a left hook. Johnson scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!
(Rd 1 - 04:48) Manuwa is knocked down by that shot!
(Rd 1 - 04:48) Johnson senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 1 - 04:48) Johnson pounds away with right hands and Manuwa is in big trouble!
(Rd 1 - 04:28) Johnson throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 1 - 04:11) Johnson blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Johnson looks to get a mount.
(Rd 1 - 03:56) Johnson almost gets mount, but Manuwa was ready and a scramble for position ensues.
(Rd 1 - 03:45) The scramble ends with Manuwa grabbing Johnson and shoving him up against the cage.
(Rd 1 - 03:27) Johnson waits for Manuwa to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
(Rd 1 - 03:10) Johnson hits Manuwa, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.
(Rd 1 - 02:58) Manuwa is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
(Rd 1 - 02:39) Johnson tries to dirty box Manuwa, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:22) Manuwa tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Johnson uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 1 - 02:02) Manuwa tries to use some dirty boxing, but Johnson uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
(Rd 1 - 01:42) Manuwa tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Johnson uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
(Rd 1 - 01:24) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
(Rd 1 - 01:17) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 1 - 01:17) Johnson can't hit a right cross. Manuwa uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 00:53) Manuwa misses a jab but lands a leg kick. Johnson misses with a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:32) They engage in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:32) Manuwa misses a jab and also fails on a leg kick attempt. Johnson misses a jab and also misses with a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:09) Johnson hits a jab and also connects with a thumping kick to the thigh. Manuwa is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a low kick.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Johnson, but only a 10-9.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!
(Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 2 - 04:45) Manuwa doesn't connect with a right hand. Johnson lands cleanly with a powerful straight right!
(Rd 2 - 04:41) Manuwa hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!
(Rd 2 - 04:41) Johnson knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Manuwa, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
(Rd 2 - 04:41) Johnson pounds away on Manuwa, landing several good shots in the process.
(Rd 2 - 04:21) Stuck under side control, Manuwa takes a knee to the ribs.
(Rd 2 - 04:10) Johnson tries to pound on Manuwa, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 03:51) Johnson blocks Manuwa as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 2 - 03:37) Johnson pounds away, but Manuwa calmly deals with them.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) Manuwa tries to move to guard, but Johnson doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 03:05) Johnson fires away with punches, but Manuwa doesn't take any undue damage.
(Rd 2 - 02:48) Johnson blocks an attempt to pull guard.
(Rd 2 - 02:32) Johnson fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
(Rd 2 - 02:02) Manuwa tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 2 - 01:48) Johnson throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
(Rd 2 - 01:32) Manuwa tries to move to guard, but Johnson doesn't allow it.
(Rd 2 - 01:18) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 01:12) Manuwa hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the ribcage. Johnson uses a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 2 - 00:54) Johnson hits a jab but misses with a big right hand. Manuwa misses a jab but scores with a left kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 00:37) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) Both fighters step in to strike.
(Rd 2 - 00:11) Johnson nails a right cross. Manuwa is off-target with two jabs and also comes up short on a body kick.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Johnson, 10-9 on my card.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Manuwa really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!
(Rd 3 - 04:49) Both fighters come together and strike.
(Rd 3 - 04:49) Johnson hits a good right hand. Manuwa is off target with a pair of jabs but lands a left kick to the body.
(Rd 3 - 04:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 3 - 04:25) Johnson lands a nice right hook. Manuwa is off-target with a jab but scores with a left kick to the body.
(Rd 3 - 04:04) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 3 - 03:36) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 3 - 03:36) Johnson scores with a great right hook. Manuwa doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.
(Rd 3 - 03:17) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 3 - 03:17) Manuwa doesn't connect with a right hand. Johnson lands cleanly with a powerful straight right!
(Rd 3 - 03:11) He's down! Manuwa falls to the floor!
(Rd 3 - 03:11) Johnson senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
(Rd 3 - 03:11) Johnson pounds away with right hands, Manuwa is getting smashed!
(Rd 3 - 03:11) With Johnson pounding away, the referee stops the fight!
(Rd 3 - 02:54) Anthony Johnson takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 3 - 02:54) Official Result: Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson defeats Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa (TKO (Strikes) in 2:06 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.
Heavyweight
#4 Andrei 'The Pitbull' Arlovski vs. #11 Frank Mir
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Andrei 'The Pitbull' Arlovski goes up against Frank Mir in the UFC Heavyweight division.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is August Wakefield.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Braden Probst, Dominick Knecht, and Leo Ludwick.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!
(Rd 1 - 04:49) The two fighters come forward and engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:49) Arlovski hits a pair of jabs but misses with a head kick attempt. Mir scores with a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters move in and engage.
(Rd 1 - 04:18) Mir scores with a jab but fails to land a body kick. Arlovski hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Arlovski comes forward with an attack.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) Mir hit two counter right hands.
(Rd 1 - 03:52) A jab lands from Arlovski, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.
(Rd 1 - 03:25) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Arlovski comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Mir hit two counter right hands.
(Rd 1 - 03:08) Arlovski hits a left jab and then catches Mir with a crunching right hook.
(Rd 1 - 02:48) Arlovski comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 1 - 02:48) Mir lands two right hands in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 02:48) Arlovski lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Mir.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Arlovski comes forward and strikes.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Mir lands a right hand in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 02:23) Arlovski connects with a jab, but then can't connect with a head kick.
(Rd 1 - 02:01) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.
(Rd 1 - 01:33) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Arlovski steps forward and a striking exchange begins.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Mir scores with two counter jabs.
(Rd 1 - 00:59) Arlovski connects with a jab, but then can't connect with a head kick.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Arlovski comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Mir scores with two counter jabs.
(Rd 1 - 00:38) Arlovski connects with a jab, but Mir dodges a big right head kick follow-up.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Both fighters meet in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:16) Mir scores with a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. Arlovski lands a left jab but misses with a big right hand.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Arlovski 10-9.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Arlovski comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) Mir hits a jab in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 04:46) A jab is wide from Arlovski, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.
(Rd 2 - 04:30) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Arlovski initiates an exchange of strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:06) Arlovski hits a left jab and then catches Mir with a low kick to the front leg.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Arlovski comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Mir hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.
(Rd 2 - 03:38) Arlovski hits a left hand, but Mir steps back to avoid a high right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 03:22) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.
(Rd 2 - 02:44) Arlovski uses a left jab but misses a right hook. Mir is off target with a right jab and also can't make contact on a right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Arlovski comes forward on the attack.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Mir throws a counter right but doesn't connect.
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Arlovski fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Mir with a stunning right hook!
(Rd 2 - 02:14) Mir hits the floor, he has been knocked out!
(Rd 2 - 02:06) Andrei Arlovski takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 2 - 02:06) Official Result: Andrei 'The Pitbull' Arlovski defeats Frank Mir (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:54 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.
Flyweight
#1 (c) Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson vs. #2 John 'The Magician' Dodson
Spoiler
(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson takes on John 'The Magician' Dodson in the UFC Flyweight division.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) This is a UFC Flyweight title fight.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is August Wakefield.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Braden Probst, Dominick Knecht, and Leo Ludwick.
(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!
(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) Johnson steps forward and a striking exchange begins.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) Dodson hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 04:51) A jab hit home from Johnson and then hits a nice straight right.
(Rd 1 - 04:30) Dodson may have been aiming to get in close, but Johnson aggressively took the initiative.
(Rd 1 - 04:30) Johnson hits a left hand, but then can't connect with a head kick.
(Rd 1 - 04:09) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Johnson comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Dodson lands two right hands in the exchange.
(Rd 1 - 03:44) Johnson lands two left hands, but Dodson avoids the kick to the body that it set up.
(Rd 1 - 03:21) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage, but neither fighter lands anything good.
(Rd 1 - 02:44) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, but neither lands anything damaging.
(Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round.
(Rd 1 - 02:26) Johnson connects with a nice jab and then catches Dodson with a right kick to the head.
(Rd 1 - 02:09) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.
(Rd 1 - 01:46) There's a takedown attempt from Dodson.
(Rd 1 - 01:46) Johnson almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dodson holds the other.
(Rd 1 - 01:46) With Johnson not going down, Dodson settles for pushing him up against the cage.
(Rd 1 - 01:30) Dodson tries to use dirty boxing against Johnson, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
(Rd 1 - 01:13) Although pressed against the cage, Johnson still hits a few small punches to the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
(Rd 1 - 01:00) Johnson takes a knee strike just above the hip.
(Rd 1 - 00:47) Dodson tries to throw an elbow from the clinch, but Johnson is able to stop it.
(Rd 1 - 00:28) Johnson takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
(Rd 1 - 00:19) Dodson hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.
(Rd 1 - 00:06) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.
(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round, but I think Johnson just about edged it.
(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!
(Rd 2 - 04:47) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.
(Rd 2 - 04:18) Johnson comes forward and strikes.
(Rd 2 - 04:18) Dodson hits two right hands on the counter.
(Rd 2 - 04:18) A one-two from Johnson fails to land.
(Rd 2 - 04:02) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.
(Rd 2 - 03:30) They exchange strikes, but nothing really gets through.
(Rd 2 - 02:58) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 2 - 02:20) Johnson attacks with strikes.
(Rd 2 - 02:20) A jab is wide from Johnson, but then catches Dodson with a right roundhouse kick to the body.
(Rd 2 - 02:05) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) Johnson attacks with strikes.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) Dodson throws a counter jab but misses.
(Rd 2 - 01:42) A jab lands from Johnson, but misses with a vicious right hand.
(Rd 2 - 01:29) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range, but nothing really lands.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) Johnson steps forward and strikes.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) Dodson hit a counter right hand.
(Rd 2 - 01:00) Johnson connects with a jab, but Dodson steps back to avoid a high right head kick.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Johnson comes forward and strikes.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Dodson fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.
(Rd 2 - 00:43) Johnson connects with a jab, but misses with a right body kick.
(Rd 2 - 00:23) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was the sort of round that MMA fans love; full of action, effort and drama. Great stuff.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dodson, but only a 10-9.
(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that one round each, all's square.
(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!
(Rd 3 - 04:55) Dodson moves in and clinches, but had to move through a flurry of strikes on the way in.
(Rd 3 - 04:40) Dodson tries to wrestle Johnson backward and up against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 04:40) Dodson achieves it, pinning Johnson to the cage.
(Rd 3 - 04:27) Dodson drives a knee to the thigh area.
(Rd 3 - 04:20) Dodson uses dirty boxing to punish Johnson while he is pressed up against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 04:08) Dodson looks to set up a trip takedown.
(Rd 3 - 04:08) Johnson has no answer to a slick trip!
(Rd 3 - 04:08) The takedown leaves Johnson seated with his back pressed against the cage.
(Rd 3 - 03:48) Dodson begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.
(Rd 3 - 03:48) Johnson keeps Dodson close in, not letting the mount happen.
(Rd 3 - 02:58) Johnson hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.
(Rd 3 - 02:39) Dodson tries to pound on Johnson, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.
(Rd 3 - 02:27) Johnson hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.
(Rd 3 - 02:06) Dodson pounds away, but Johnson isn't troubled by the strikes.
(Rd 3 - 01:51) Johnson hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.
(Rd 3 - 01:29) Dodson tries to pound on Johnson, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
(Rd 3 - 01:12) Johnson, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.
(Rd 3 - 00:50) Not liking his options, Dodson looks to get a better position over Johnson.
(Rd 3 - 00:50) Dodson shifts his position to gain side control.
(Rd 3 - 00:10) Dodson throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dodson.
(Rd 3 - 00:00) Dodson is ahead 2 rounds to 1 on my scorecard.
(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!
(Rd 4 - 04:53) Dodson quickly steps in and grabs Johnson.
(Rd 4 - 04:35) Dodson is trying to push Johnson so that his back is up against the cage.
(Rd 4 - 04:35) Dodson does it, Johnson is stuck with his back to the cage.
(Rd 4 - 04:22) With Johnson stuck against the cage, Dodson tries to use a trip takedown.
(Rd 4 - 04:22) Johnson has no answer to a slick trip, he is left down under side control!
(Rd 4 - 04:04) Dodson tries to ensnare Johnson in an armbar.
(Rd 4 - 04:04) Johnson blocks it.
(Rd 4 - 03:46) Johnson tries to move to guard, but Dodson doesn't allow it.
(Rd 4 - 03:32) Dodson attempts an armbar.
(Rd 4 - 03:32) Johnson blocks it.
(Rd 4 - 03:13) Dodson blocks Johnson as he tries a transition to guard.
(Rd 4 - 03:01) Dodson throws a few left hands to the body.
(Rd 4 - 02:32) Johnson tries to pull guard on Dodson but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
(Rd 4 - 02:20) Dodson throws a few left hands to the body.
(Rd 4 - 01:52) Johnson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 4 - 01:32) Dodson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
(Rd 4 - 01:15) Johnson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 4 - 01:03) Dodson throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
(Rd 4 - 00:43) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
(Rd 4 - 00:35) Johnson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.
(Rd 4 - 00:35) Dodson lands a right hand in the exchange.
(Rd 4 - 00:35) Johnson doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.
(Rd 4 - 00:16) Johnson confidently comes in closer.
(Rd 4 - 00:16) Johnson throws a two-punch combo but Dodson avoids both.
(Rd 4 - 00:03) Dodson steps in and grapples with his opponent, but had to take several strikes on the way in to do so.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) Wow, great round, that has gotten the crowd rocking.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dodson.
(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Johnson winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.
(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!
(Rd 5 - 04:47) Johnson comes forward with an attack.
(Rd 5 - 04:47) Dodson hit two counter right hands.
(Rd 5 - 04:47) Johnson lands a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.
(Rd 5 - 04:25) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.
(Rd 5 - 04:03) Johnson attacks with strikes.
(Rd 5 - 04:03) Dodson hit a counter right hand.
(Rd 5 - 04:03) Johnson hits a left hand, but Dodson avoids a big right.
(Rd 5 - 03:48) Johnson connects with a jab, but the following kick to the body misses.
(Rd 5 - 03:33) The two fighters engage.
(Rd 5 - 03:33) Johnson hits a jab and also hits a right hand. Dodson doesn't find the mark with a left hook.
(Rd 5 - 03:21) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.
(Rd 5 - 02:56) They stand and trade in the center of the cage, but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.
(Rd 5 - 02:39) Dodson chooses to shoot in on Johnson.
(Rd 5 - 02:39) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Johnson is left on his back pulling guard.
(Rd 5 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.
(Rd 5 - 02:27) Dodson throws several small strikes at Johnson, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.
(Rd 5 - 02:11) Dodson blocks an attempted sweep.
(Rd 5 - 01:51) Dodson begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
(Rd 5 - 01:51) Johnson keeps his guard secure.
(Rd 5 - 01:16) Johnson tries to smother Dodson by holding him, but can't keep control.
(Rd 5 - 01:07) Dodson keeps tight to Johnson, peppering him with short strikes.
(Rd 5 - 00:49) Johnson uses his legs to push Dodson back, and tries to scramble for position.
(Rd 5 - 00:49) It's a bad choice though, as Dodson seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
(Rd 5 - 00:33) Dodson throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
(Rd 5 - 00:03) Johnson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dodson.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 50-45 (Braden Probst), 50-45 (Dominick Knecht) and 48-47 (Leo Ludwick).
(Rd 5 - 00:00) John 'The Magician' Dodson wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) John 'The Magician' Dodson wins the UFC Flyweight title.
(Rd 5 - 00:00) Official Result: John 'The Magician' Dodson defeats Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The match was rated as being Great.
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Re: Moving Towards The Unknown (World of Mixed Martial Arts 4)
I'm really liking this but for the fights, you need to have just main point so the match. Maybe like 5 per round as very few people are actually gonna read the entire fight IMO.
Re: Moving Towards The Unknown (World of Mixed Martial Arts 4)
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Originally Posted by satam619
I'm really liking this but for the fights, you need to have just main point so the match. Maybe like 5 per round as very few people are actually gonna read the entire fight IMO.
I really appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately, my save file for this on WMMA 4 is corrupted. I'm not sure if I'm going to start over as it took a long time to recreate all of the fight cards. I might wait and start a universe with EA UFC 2.
Whatever the plan, I will take your advice and just write up a recap for each round. Thanks again for following. I really appreciate it!
01-07-2016, 07:27 AM
