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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackjack Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulligan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superstition. Scott Calhoun looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackjack Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulligan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mulligan is leaning against Calhoun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calhoun wants a takedown.
Calhoun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mulligan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calhoun looks for a takedown but Mulligan sprawls well.
Calhoun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Scott Calhoun has been cut.
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!
Mulligan sends Calhoun crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mulligan is motioning to the referee to let Calhoun up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Mulligan grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Calhoun takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Mulligan cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blackjack Mulligan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kovalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Wicliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Kovalchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kovalchuk.
Wicliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wicliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovalchuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Kovalchuk.
Kovalchuk throws a combination that misses
and Wicliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovalchuk looks to land a right hand but Wicliffe moved out of range.
Wicliffe misses with a straight right.
Wicliffe ducks under a wild hook from Kovalchuk.
Kovalchuk throws a right hand that Wicliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wicliffe also avoids with ease.
Wicliffe thows a body shot but no joy.
Wicliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalchuk.
Wicliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalchuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicliffe.
A slow jab from Wicliffe misses its intended target.
Kovalchuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovalchuk shoots and misses
and Wicliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalchuk throws an overhand right that lands on Wicliffe's shoulder, as Wicliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Wicliffe cracks Kovalchuk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wicliffe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kovalchuk to stand back up!
Kovalchuk is rocked!
Kovalchuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk avoids the body shot from Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk defending well as Wicliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Kovalchuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovalchuk avoids the body shot from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovalchuk.
Oh Kovalchuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Kovalchuk misses.
Kovalchuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Wicliffe slips under a jab from Kovalchuk.
Wicliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Wicliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Wicliffe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalchuk misses with a wild body shot.
Kovalchuk misses with a jab to the body
and Wicliffe counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovalchuk throws a hook but Wicliffe blocks it.
Wicliffe moves away from the strike by Kovalchuk.
Donk. Wicliffe catches Kovalchuk right on the button with a cross.
Kovalchuk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wicliffe misses the jab.
Kovalchuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wicliffe counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovalchuk is breathing heavily.
Wicliffe cracks Kovalchuk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wicliffe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kovalchuk to stand back up!
Kovalchuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wicliffe dodges the punch combination from Kovalchuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalchuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wicliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kovalchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wicliffe scores with a jab. Kovalchuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wicliffe sizes up Kovalchuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wicliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovalchuk in his tracks.
Wicliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovalchuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wicliffe throws a body punch but Kovalchuk moves out of range.
Wicliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalchuk misses with a hook.
Kovalchuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicliffe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalchuk throws an overhand right that lands on Wicliffe's shoulder, as Wicliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Wicliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wicliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wicliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wicliffe misses with a hook.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Wicliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalchuk manages to avoid it.
Wicliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wicliffe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Kovalchuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalchuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovalchuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovalchuk.
Wicliffe swings for the body but Kovalchuk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kovalchuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wicliffe throws out the jab.
Kovalchuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk throws out a loose jab but Wicliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalchuk scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalchuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovalchuk.
Kovalchuk walks into a straight right hand from Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk takes one on the button.
Kovalchuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wicliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovalchuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalchuk is just out of range.
Kovalchuk moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe misses with a straight right.
Kovalchuk throws an overhand right that lands on Wicliffe's shoulder, as Wicliffe tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Wicliffe misses
and Kovalchuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalchuk throws a combination that misses
and Wicliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalchuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalchuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kovalchuk lands with a nice combination. Wicliffe backs away looking to recover.
Kovalchuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wicliffe's waist but Wicliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovalchuk off to one side.
A left lands for Kovalchuk.
Wicliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kovalchuk finds it's way through Wicliffe's defenses.
Wicliffe throws a shot from downtown. Kovalchuk moves away and avoids it.
Kovalchuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wicliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wicliffe blocks the body kick.
A big left from Wicliffe misses.
No joy there for Wicliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalchuk tests Wicliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovalchuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wicliffe swivels and escapes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kovalchuk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wicliffe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovalchuk counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wicliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Dom Wicliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovalchuk.
Wicliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovalchuk throws out the jab.
Wicliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalchuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wicliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wicliffe walks into a jab.
Kovalchuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovalchuk looks to throw the jab but Wicliffe is out of range.
Wicliffe throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovalchuk counters with an inside leg kick.
Wicliffe misses with a hook.
Wicliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wicliffe cracks Kovalchuk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wicliffe throws a right and a left that Kovalchuk avoids nicely.
Wicliffe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalchuk counters with a big head kick but Wicliffe shrugs it off.
Wicliffe checks the leg kick.
Kovalchuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovalchuk swings for the body but Wicliffe moves out of range.
Wicliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Kovalchuk defending well as Wicliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Wicliffe jabs at Kovalchuk's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalchuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wicliffe staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wicliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Wicliffe misses with a combination
and Kovalchuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovalchuk slips a jab from Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wicliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kovalchuk.
A left lands for Wicliffe.
Wicliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalchuk is just out of range.
Kovalchuk moves away from the strike by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe misses with a looping right.
Kovalchuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wicliffe slips a straight right by Kovalchuk.
Wicliffe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovalchuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalchuk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wicliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovalchuk's head.
Wicliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wicliffe throws a shot from downtown. Kovalchuk moves away and avoids it.
Wicliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchuk moves away.
Kovalchuk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kovalchuk wants to control but Wicliffe is keeping him busy.
Wicliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovalchuk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe is positioning himself well to prevent Kovalchuk advancing to mount.
Wicliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovalchuk with the ground and pound but Wicliffe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kovalchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Wicliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalchuk wants to pass the guard but Wicliffe is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wicliffe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wicliffe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kovalchuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wicliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalchuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Ilya Kovalchuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wicliffe thows a body shot but no joy.
Kovalchuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalchuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wicliffe.
Wicliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchuk moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wicliffe.
Kovalchuk loads up on a big right hand but Wicliffe slips the punch.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot
and Kovalchuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wicliffe connects with a jab.
Wicliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kovalchuk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovalchuk.
Kovalchuk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovalchuk throws a sloppy body shot
and Wicliffe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wicliffe lands with a nice combination. Kovalchuk backs away looking to recover.
Wicliffe lands a nice hook to Kovalchuk's body. Kovalchuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wicliffe with a jab.
Kovalchuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wicliffe misses with a body shot
and Kovalchuk counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wicliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovalchuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wicliffe connects with a body shot.
Dom Wicliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovalchuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Wicliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wicliffe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Wicliffe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
It looks like Reggie Jackson has been cut.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reggie Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Reggie Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jeez, Reggie Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reggie Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Beast- Tech N9ne. Hank Houston is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Houston!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Cole Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense.
Houston moves forwards but Sullivan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Houston.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan.
Houston throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Houston avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan misses the target.
Houston misses with a kick to the body.
Sullivan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Houston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Houston lands a damaging elbow.
Sullivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Houston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Houston lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Houston lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sullivan stalling.
Houston lands a knee to the body.
Houston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.
Houston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Houston stalling against the cage.
Houston tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple.
Cole Sullivan's cut is getting worse.
Houston stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Houston.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Houston digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
Sullivan has Houston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Houston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Houston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Houston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands a nice knee to the body.
Houston lands an elbow inside that Sullivan shrugs off.
Cole Sullivan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Houston lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Houston.
Nice body punch from Houston - that landed with a thud.
Houston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Houston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houston stalls.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Cole Sullivan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Houston lands an elbow inside that Sullivan shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cole Sullivan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hank Houston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Reed looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Lucas Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mitchell in his tracks.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reed moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Mitchell shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Reed jabs Mitchell right on the nose. Mitchell blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Ed Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Mitchell.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed dips to his left and cracks Mitchell with an uppercut!
Reed stuffs the takedown.
Reed leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reed sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mitchell looks gassed!
Mitchell prevents Reed from standing back up.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mitchell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitchell passes to side control.
Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reed is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mitchell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell advances to full mount.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell is going olschool here, as he tries to force Reed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reed shrugs it off.
Mitchell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reed's face.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed tries to reverse the position but Mitchell maintains control.
Mitchell working for a guillotine from mount but Reed is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitchell has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed is in a horrible position here. Mitchell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mitchell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell prevents Reed from getting the reversal.
Mitchell working for a guillotine from mount but Reed is in no mood to give up.
Mitchell breaks from Reed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mitchell is working for a guillotine from mount but Reed frees his head quite easily.
Reed is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitchell wants to take his opponent's back but Reed doesn't allow it.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes Reed's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Reed is in trouble.
Reed tries to roll but Mitchell sticks to his back.
Mitchell looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Reed to escape the position.
Reed can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell tightening his grip on Reed, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Reed hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Mitchell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed jabs at Mitchell's body.
Reed throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Reed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reed throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
Mitchell dives in and grabs Reed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out.
Ed Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Mitchell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reed clobbers Mitchell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a body shot.
Mitchell scores with a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed has his foot on Mitchell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitchell works his way back into a safe position though.
Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mitchell prevents Reed from standing back up.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mitchell working Reed over with strikes.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mitchell prevents Reed from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Reed lands.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Mitchell clinches.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Mitchell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitchell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitchell scores a takedown into full mount!
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mitchell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mitchell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reed turns into him and now he's in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reed defends well.
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell's guard.
Lucas Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Reed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reed.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ed Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
Reed works over Mitchell's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Reed, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Reed against the cage but Reed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Ed Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Reed catches Mitchell right on the button with a cross.
Mitchell throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell has his takedown stuffed
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchell tries to clinch up
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mitchell lands a nice short elbow.
Mitchell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura here.
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucas Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mitchell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ed Reed.
I think Mitchell 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Mitchell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dowla Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dowla Mills!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunkers.
Bunkers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Mills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunkers.
Bunkers tests Mills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Bunkers slips the punch.
Mills connects with a nice looking jab.
Mills lands a lovely overhand right.
Bunkers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunkers scores with a shot to the body.
Mills misses with a wild combination.
Bunkers throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Mills - just one landing.
Bunkers misses the shot to the body.
Mills takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mills misses with a hook. Bunkers ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mills. No joy for Bunkers on that attempt.
Bunkers tries to clinch up.
Mills lands the left hand.
Bunkers swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills lands a body shot.
Mills leaves Bunkers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mills digs a good hook to Bunkers's body.
Mills lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bob Bunkers has been cut.
Bunkers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mills stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mills scores with a nice right hand.
Bunkers is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Oh Bunkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob Bunkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunkers loses concentration momentarily and Mills pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bunkers crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Mills finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dowla Mills!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and zeek grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Paige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, zeek grayson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Paige - that's a beauty! grayson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Paige can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Paige!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Dubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Dubbs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Dubbs!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubbs.
Dubbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dubbs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dubbs tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knox clinches up with Dubbs and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Dubbs's ribcage. Dubbs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Dubbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Dubbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dubbs.
Dubbs looks gassed!
Dubbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knox.
Knox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox working Dubbs over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Knox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knox with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubbs taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Knox has hold of Dubbs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dubbs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dubbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knox working Dubbs over with strikes here.
Knox lands with some strikes.
Knox looking to control but Dubbs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knox prevents Dubbs from getting the reversal.
Dubbs is in a horrible position here. Knox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knox working Dubbs over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubbs somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Dubbs's front leg but catches the back leg as Dubbs tries to avoid it.
Knox pushes Dubbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent Dubbs's takedown attempt.
Dubbs looking for a takedown.
Dubbs tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Dubbs drops back down to his feet.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dubbs to the mat! Dubbs manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubbs has a closed guard, preventing Knox from standing up.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dubbs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Dubbs's legs - danger averted.
Dubbs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dubbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dubbs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Knox is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dubbs pulls down on the head and he's put Knox to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rick Dubbs!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with the punch.
Johnson stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks gassed!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson lands a left and a right that sends Johnson crashing to the canvas! Jackson dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Andrew Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clint Jackson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Clint Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Johnson tumbling to the canvas!
Johnson is rocked!
Jackson stands up from Johnson's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a right hand that sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Can Jackson finish him? He dives into Johnson's guard looking to do just that!
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
A shot to de liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Clint Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson drops Johnson with a naaaaasty hook - Johnson is in real trouble here! Jackson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Poppenstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales has chosen Lets Stay Together - Al Green as his entrance music. Chico Corrales struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chico Corrales enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Poppenstuff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chico Corrales!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poppenstuff throws the left hand but Corrales avoids the punch easily.
Poppenstuff looks to throw the jab but Corrales is out of range.
Jamie Poppenstuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppenstuff loads up on a big right hand but Corrales slips the punch.
Poppenstuff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corrales circles away quickly and effectively.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a series of strikes that have Corrales backpedaling.
Poppenstuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrales moves away.
A combination from Corrales does no damage.
Corrales lands a left and a right that send Poppenstuff crashing to the mat, dazed. Corrales thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Poppenstuff is rocked!
It looks like Jamie Poppenstuff has been cut.
Poppenstuff lands with a nice combination. Corrales backs away looking to recover.
Oh Poppenstuff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corrales is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corrales misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corrales is still on wobbly legs! Can Poppenstuff finish him?
Poppenstuff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corrales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poppenstuff seems to have got his legs back now.
Corrales seems to have recovered his senses.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Poppenstuff does no damage.
Corrales misses with a double jab.
Corrales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poppenstuff.
Corrales misses with a two punch combination.
Corrales moves out of range as Poppenstuff strikes.
Corrales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a series of strikes. Corrales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poppenstuff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corrales momentarily.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a one-two to the body.
Corrales throws a right hand that Poppenstuff ducks under and follows up with a left that Poppenstuff also avoids with ease.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff lands with a hook. Corrales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poppenstuff throws a body punch but Corrales moves out of range.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Corrales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poppenstuff's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corrales wants to control from the top but Poppenstuff keeps moving.
Poppenstuff is looking to stand up but Corrales isn't so interested in that idea.
Corrales advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff being controlled for a moment.
Corrales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poppenstuff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poppenstuff tries to get out of the position.
Corrales looks gassed!
Corrales decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poppenstuff throws out a loose jab but Corrales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poppenstuff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corrales doesn't seem bothered though.
Corrales tries to move into range but Poppenstuff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poppenstuff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corrales manages to avoid it.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poppenstuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a straight right.
Corrales throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a right hand to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Corrales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Corrales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chico Corrales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poppenstuff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corrales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poppenstuff misses the jab.
Poppenstuff misses with a body shot
and Corrales counters with a series of strikes. Poppenstuff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corrales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a right hand to the body.
Corrales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poppenstuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Corrales.
Poppenstuff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corrales is breathing heavily.
Poppenstuff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poppenstuff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poppenstuff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poppenstuff connects with a right hand. Corrales shakes it off.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Corrales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales looks to land a combination but Poppenstuff avoids it well.
Poppenstuff throws a big shot that misses.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a shot from downtown. Corrales moves away and avoids it.
Poppenstuff misses with a series of wild punches.
Poppenstuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrales misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Corrales moves away from the strike by Poppenstuff.
Corrales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poppenstuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Corrales ducks under and follows up with a left that Corrales also avoids with ease.
Corrales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poppenstuff moves away.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Corrales avoids them all with ease.
Poppenstuff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corrales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poppenstuff lands a really nice looking cross but Corrales seems unphased.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poppenstuff throws a jab but it's blocked by Corrales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales slips a jab and a cross from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poppenstuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poppenstuff throws a jab but it's blocked by Corrales.
Poppenstuff misses the body punch
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poppenstuff misses the shot to the body.
Poppenstuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corrales throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a left and a right that stings Poppenstuff.
Corrales is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poppenstuff rather than just go for the knockout.
Corrales tries to bum rush Poppenstuff with a series of wild strikes but Poppenstuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poppenstuff's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff wants to stand up but Corrales is controlling him.
Corrales seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corrales trying to control but Poppenstuff is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corrales is standing up over Poppenstuff. Poppenstuff looks to escape but Corrales dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Corrales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff's cut.
That's time! Poppenstuff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poppenstuff throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff lands a nice shot that snaps Corrales's head back.
Corrales lands with a nice body punch.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corrales misses with a few strikes there.
Poppenstuff jabs at Corrales's body.
Poppenstuff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corrales. Corrales circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corrales tries to bum rush Poppenstuff with a series of wild strikes but Poppenstuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corrales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corrales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corrales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poppenstuff pinned against the cage. Poppenstuff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poppenstuff, as that shot connected.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Corrales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corrales moves out of range as Poppenstuff strikes.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a series of strikes. Poppenstuff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jamie Poppenstuff's cut is getting worse.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poppenstuff lands with a shot to the body.
Corrales slips a jab and a cross from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Corrales moves out of range.
Corrales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poppenstuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Poppenstuff - just one landing.
Corrales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corrales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poppenstuff.
No joy there for Corrales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poppenstuff lands a two punch combo.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Poppenstuff.
Corrales throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff moves out of range.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corrales.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Corrales with a series of wild strikes but Corrales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corrales stalks Poppenstuff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poppenstuff's face. Poppenstuff staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Poppenstuff misses.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
letting Corrales counter with a right hand.
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.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Corrales.
Poppenstuff punishes Corrales's body with a nice straight punch.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a straight right hand.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corrales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poppenstuff tries to avoid it but Corrales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poppenstuff to the ground. Poppenstuff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Corrales to counter with a crisp jab.
Poppenstuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jamie Poppenstuff did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poppenstuff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poppenstuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corrales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Corrales with a series of wild strikes but Corrales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrales moves away.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poppenstuff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corrales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poppenstuff.
Corrales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poppenstuff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrales swinging wilding here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a left and a right that stings Poppenstuff.
A lazy left from Corrales finds it's target.
Corrales has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Corrales does no damage.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poppenstuff thinking.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poppenstuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corrales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poppenstuff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corrales throws a nice looking combination but Poppenstuff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corrales throws a right and a left that Poppenstuff avoids nicely.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff looks to land a combination but Corrales avoids it well.
Poppenstuff misses with a body punch
and Corrales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poppenstuff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poppenstuff dodges the punch combination from Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corrales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poppenstuff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Poppenstuff misses
and Corrales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poppenstuff thinking.
Some wild striking there from Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a sloppy body shot
and Corrales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales misses with a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corrales throws a nice looking combination but Poppenstuff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poppenstuff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corrales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poppenstuff misses with a straight right.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a right hand to the body.
Corrales is working the combinations to good effect here.
Poppenstuff slaps away a takedown attempt from Corrales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poppenstuff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a left and a right that stings Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corrales counters with a straight right hand.
Corrales swinging wilding here.
Poppenstuff lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff throws a hook to the side of Corrales's head but Corrales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corrales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poppenstuff.
Corrales throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poppenstuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corrales thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Corrales dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Corrales throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff moves out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a three punch combo that has Poppenstuff backing up. Poppenstuff nods at Corrales to acknowledge the strikes.
Corrales swinging wilding here.
Poppenstuff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poppenstuff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corrales misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff counters with a straight right hand.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff avoids them all with ease.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Poppenstuff lands with a shot to the body.
Poppenstuff throws a combination. Corrales tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poppenstuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Corrales is just out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a shot to the body.
Corrales misses with a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a left and a right that stings Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Corrales ducks under and follows up with a left that Corrales also avoids with ease.
Corrales misses with a wild combination.
Poppenstuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two 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.
Some wild striking there from Corrales.
A swing and a miss from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff scores with a jab. Corrales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poppenstuff misses with the combination.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corrales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poppenstuff misses with a straight right.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrales moves away.
Poppenstuff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Poppenstuff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a nice body shot.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a left to the body.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corrales throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poppenstuff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff jabs Corrales right on the nose. Corrales blinks but takes it well.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poppenstuff thinking.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corrales stalks Poppenstuff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poppenstuff's face. Poppenstuff staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Poppenstuff catches Corrales right on the button with a cross.
Corrales misses with a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff misses with a hook.
Corrales works over Poppenstuff's head and body with a nice combination.
Poppenstuff loads up on a big right hand but Corrales slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chico Corrales.
Well Corrales has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Corrales!
Chico Corrales is the new bantamweight champion!
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
99% |
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