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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DaMarcus Talofalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talofalani has chosen Ka Mate as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DaMarcus Talofalani!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to clinch there but Talofalani circles away.
Martin closes the distance and pushes Talofalani back into the cage.
Martin misses with a knee strike.
Martin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Talofalani up against the cage.
Talofalani wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
A short right from Martin on the inside.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin misses with a knee strike.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talofalani avoids it.
Martin lands an elbow inside.
It looks like DaMarcus Talofalani has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martin is struggling to control the position.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Talofalani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Talofalani wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talofalani.
Martin connects with a knee to the head.
Martin has Talofalani pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Talofalani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Martin.
Martin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talofalani up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Martin.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Tim Martin has been cut.
Martin clinches with his opponent.
Talofalani is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Talofalani dodges an elbow strike from Martin.
Talofalani working hard to break the clinch.
Talofalani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Talofalani tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin has Talofalani pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talofalani tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Talofalani has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talofalani avoids a wild elbow strike from Martin.
Talofalani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Martin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Talofalani misses.
Talofalani misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Talofalani.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talofalani.
Martin has managed to clinch.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Talofalani is blocking nicely.
Martin stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Martin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talofalani is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Martin has Talofalani pressed against the cage, preventing Talofalani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talofalani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Talofalani blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Martin.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talofalani backwards.
Martin stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Talofalani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Talofalani's brow.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
Martin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin controlling the action here for a moment.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talofalanis head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Talofalani avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talofalani avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martin tries a knee to the head but Talofalani blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Martin.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin has Talofalani pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Talofalani blocks with his arms.
Martin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Talofalani blocks it with crossed arms.
Martin controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talofalani is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Martin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Talofalani scores with a jab.
Talofalani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talofalani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DaMarcus Talofalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Talofalani lands a big uppercut and Martin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Martin looks OK. Talofalani waves Martin back to his feet!
Martin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Talofalani.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Talofalani shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Martin is backing up but Talofalani catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Martin covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Talofalani Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DaMarcus Talofalani!
DaMarcus Talofalani took some time post fight to say the following; 'Anthoney Bova whats up now son! you are nothing retire and leave and take your manager with you. Your manager is what is wrong with the Gladiator Cartel Alliance!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabaal Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jabaal Wilkerson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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259 lbs
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287 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabaal Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkerson's waist but Wilkerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasputin off to one side.
Jabaal Wilkerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkerson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilkerson as he jumps to the side.
Rasputin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilkerson misses with an uppercut
and Rasputin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilkerson tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Wilkerson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkerson wants to break free but Rasputin has control.
Wilkerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Wilkerson.
Rasputin 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.
Wilkerson lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Rasputin or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilkerson which made him look bad.
Jabaal Wilkerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin.
Rasputin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilkerson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilkerson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilkerson scores with a four punch combination!
Wilkerson scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Rasputin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilkerson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilkerson misses the jab.
Wilkerson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rasputin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Wilkerson is having none of it.
Rasputin misses with a two punch combination.
Rasputin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rasputin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilkerson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilkerson gets in close and tags Rasputin with a short punch that almost sends Rasputin to the mat! Oh Rasputin is in big trouble! He turns his back on Wilkerson, trying to create some distance but Wilkerson rushes him, striking wildly and Rasputin goes down! The referee tackles Wilkerson into the cage to end the fight! Wilkerson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabaal Wilkerson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Kil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kil has chosen Over The Hills And Far Away as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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224 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Furcal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sten Kil!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Furcal back to the cage. Kil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kil lands a big head kick that sends Furcal tumbling to the mat! Kil takes a step backwards and waves Furcal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Furcal is rocked!
It looks like Mike Furcal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kil throws a sloppy head kick and Furcal moves out of range easily.
Oh Furcal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Kil - that's a beauty! Furcal 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 Kil can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sten Kil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennito Masqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Masqual has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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256 lbs
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bennito Masqual!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masqual.
Masqual thows a body shot but no joy.
Morris misses with a head kick.
Masqual closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morris to the mat! Morris manages to get full guard.
Masqual trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris is pulling down on Masqual's head to control his posture.
Morris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masqual defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masqual!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looking for a guillotine from mount but Masqual is having none of it.
Morris is landing with some decent strikes but Masqual is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Morris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morris has hold of Masqual's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Masqual manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morris landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masqual working to try and regain half guard.
Morris looking to control but Masqual is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masqual takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Masqual is rocked!
It looks like Bennito Masqual has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masqual is squirming around, avoiding Morris's attempts to control the action.
Morris is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Masqual goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Morris!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Morris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II comes into the arena with Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone blaring out of the sound system. Custer has chosen History´s Stranglers by The Bronx as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Russian Experiment II has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer thows a body shot but no joy.
Custer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Custer is looking to clinch but Experiment II is avoiding it.
Experiment II walks into a stiff left hand from Custer.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment II's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Custer connects with a solid leg kick.
Custer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Custer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Experiment II doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment II defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment II walks into a straight right hand from Custer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer looks for the body kick but Experiment II saw that one coming.
Experiment II takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Custer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment II avoids the body shot from Custer.
Experiment II walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Experiment II lands with a cross.
Custer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment II.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer connects with a nice looking jab.
Custer misses with a leg kick
enabling Experiment II to counter with a crisp jab.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment II moves away.
Custer lands a head kick. Experiment II smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Experiment II is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer throws the left hand but Experiment II avoids the punch easily.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment II moves away.
Custer with a jab.
Oh Experiment II is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment II's shoulder, as Experiment II tries to avoid the shot.
Custer looks to throw the jab but Experiment II is out of range.
Custer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment II.
Custer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment II's calf.
Experiment II is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Custer misses the target.
Custer digs a good hook to Experiment II's body.
Experiment II moves out of range of the strikes.
Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment II ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
A big right from Custer misses.
Custer goes for a small jab and connects. Now Custer goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Experiment II stumbles back but Custer runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Experiment II to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Experiment II will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Custer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matti Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Melendez (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matti Moukari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Melendez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukari closes the distance looking to clinch
and Melendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Melendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moukari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moukari has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moukari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Melendez's guard.
Melendez looking for a guillotine here but Moukari defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moukari uses it to pass to side control.
Melendez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melendez gets back to full guard.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moukari is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Melendez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moukari is looking to defend but Melendez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moukari! Melendez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moukari taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Orlando Melendez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. Arshad Singh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshad Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Floor Jan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh shoots in and drives through. Floor Jan sprawls well.
Singh misses with a head kick.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan tries to clinch
and Singh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singh throws a body punch but Floor Jan moves out of range.
Floor Jan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Floor Jan instigates a clinch.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Floor Jan is controlling him.
Floor Jan controlling the action here for a moment.
Singh tries to stall but Floor Jan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Floor Jan avoiding damage.
Floor Jan misses with a knee strike.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Singh wants to take the fight to the mat but Floor Jan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Floor Jan crunches a lovely knee into Singh's ribcage.
Singh manages to break the clinch.
Floor Jan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Singh did well to prevent Floor Jan getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Singh tries to get to full guard but Floor Jan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floor Jan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Singh is looking for a sweep. Floor Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singh is trying to control but can't.
Singh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Floor Jan wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh won't allow Floor Jan to pass to mount.
Singh tries to roll over but Floor Jan keeps him under control.
Well, if Floor Jan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenny Floor Jan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh thuds his right hand into Floor Jan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singh throws out a leg kick but Floor Jan moves out of range and Singh only half commits.
Floor Jan lands with an overhand left.
Floor Jan tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Floor Jan forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Singh has Floor Jan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Floor Jan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshad Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Singh jumps into guard, dragging Floor Jan to the mat.
Floor Jan wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Floor Jan wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Floor Jan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Singh.
Floor Jan wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Singh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh is looking to advance position but Floor Jan won't allow it.
Floor Jan looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Floor Jan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Floor Jan.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floor Jan throws a shot to the body.
Singh lands a nice looking body shot.
Floor Jan misses with a wild body shot.
Floor Jan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Floor Jan.
Singh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Floor Jan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh.
Singh throws out a leg kick but Floor Jan moves out of range and Singh only half commits.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Singh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh works over Floor Jan's head and body with a nice combination.
Floor Jan looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Floor Jan throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Good shot there by Singh.
Singh throws a combination that misses
and Floor Jan counters with a straight right hand.
Floor Jan wants to clinch.
Singh throws the left hand but Floor Jan avoids the punch easily.
Singh swings for the body but Floor Jan moves out of range.
Floor Jan gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Floor Jan has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Floor Jan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Floor Jan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Singh checks a low kick from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Floor Jan takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Singh.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Floor Jan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Singh throws a right hand that Floor Jan ducks under and follows up with a left that Floor Jan also avoids with ease.
Floor Jan tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Singh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Floor Jan scrambles back to his feet.
Singh lands a glancing blow to the side of Floor Jan's head.
Floor Jan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Floor Jan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Floor Jan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Floor Jan looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Arshad Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Singh.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh throws an off balance right hand
and Floor Jan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Floor Jan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Singh is able to avoid easily.
Singh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Floor Jan tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
Floor Jan throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Floor Jan drives through with a takedown into Singh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Floor Jan forces his way into half guard.
Floor Jan slows the pace down in half guard.
Singh is looking to get back to full guard here but Floor Jan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kenny Floor Jan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh is trying to control Floor Jan's posture but Floor Jan avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Floor Jan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Singh swats away the attempt to clinch by Floor Jan.
Floor Jan jabs Singh right on the nose. Singh blinks but takes it well.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Floor Jan wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Floor Jan is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Floor Jan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Floor Jan wants it to stay on the feet.
Floor Jan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singh.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Floor Jan.
Singh tries a low kick but Floor Jan avoids it.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Floor Jan dives in and grabs Singh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes down on Floor Jan's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floor Jan looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Floor Jan checks a leg kick.
Floor Jan throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Floor Jan moves away.
Floor Jan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh throws a low kick but Floor Jan avoids it.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Floor Jan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Floor Jan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Floor Jan blocks the body kick.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Floor Jan manages to avoid it.
Singh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Floor Jan is fending him off so far but Singh persists. Nope, Floor Jan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshad Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floor Jan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Singh gets back to half guard.
Arshad Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floor Jan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Singh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Singh is trying to reverse the position but instead Floor Jan has taken his back - oops!
Floor Jan working for a choke but Singh is defending well.
Singh rolls, trying to escape but Floor Jan keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floor Jan trying to control momentarily.
Floor Jan doesn't have the hooks in and Singh manages to turn into his guard.
Floor Jan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Floor Jan trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenny Floor Jan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Floor Jan takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh throws a head kick but Floor Jan moves out of range.
Singh slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a low kick but Floor Jan moves out of range easily.
Singh stuns Floor Jan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Floor Jan lands a nice looking body shot.
Floor Jan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Floor Jan moved away.
Floor Jan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Floor Jan cracks a nice hook into Singh's ribs.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Floor Jan. That did some damage!
Kenny Floor Jan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Floor Jan connects with the punch.
Singh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Floor Jan moves out of range as Singh throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Floor Jan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Floor Jan thumps Singh with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Floor Jan.
Well Floor Jan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Floor Jan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dummy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dummy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones throws a push kick but Askren slaps the foot to one side.
Askren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Askren misses its intended target.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Askren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Askren.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dummy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Askren is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dummy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Askren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren is trying to stall.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones thows a body kick. Askren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Askren misses with a hook.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones thumps Askren with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Askren blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Askren moved away.
Askren shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Askren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones cracks Askren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dummy Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Askren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Askren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Askren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jones! Askren is out on his feet! Jones rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Askren is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Askren is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dummy Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmick comes to the cage accompanied by Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. On his way into the cage it seems that Justin Gimmick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justin Gimmick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gimmick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimmick wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gimmick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gimmick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimmick.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gimmick ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gimmick.
Gimmick wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gimmick is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Gimmick circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gimmick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gimmick blocks a jab.
Gimmick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson swings for the body but Gimmick moves out of range.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gimmick is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to Gimmick's midsection.
Gimmick misses with a looping left.
Gimmick clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gimmick misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gimmick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
Gimmick wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gimmick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gimmick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gimmick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gimmick lands a jab to the head.
Gimmick throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gimmick has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Gimmick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gimmick manages to break the clinch.
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!
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gimmick. Gimmick obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gimmick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gimmick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Justin Gimmick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Gimmick, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Gimmick against the cage but Gimmick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to slow Gimmick down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gimmick.
A jab lands there for Gimmick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Gimmick's head but Gimmick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Gimmick.
Jackson throws the left hand but Gimmick avoids the punch easily.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gimmick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Gimmick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gimmick.
Gimmick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Gimmick looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gimmick is out of range.
Gimmick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gimmick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson swings for the body but Gimmick moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick lands a jab to the nose.
Gimmick tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gimmick - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gimmick. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gimmick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Gimmick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Gimmick.
Gimmick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gimmick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gimmick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gimmick misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Gimmick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gimmick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gimmick connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gimmick slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Gimmick looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A slow jab from Gimmick misses its intended target.
Gimmick scores with a decent looking hook.
Gimmick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Gimmick counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gimmick.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Gimmick lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Gimmick lands with a left to the head.
Gimmick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gimmick tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gimmick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimmick as he avoids it easily.
Gimmick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gimmick. Gimmick obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson wants to slow Gimmick down by chopping away at his legs.
Gimmick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Gimmick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gimmick throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justin Gimmick is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Gimmick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gimmick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Gimmick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gimmick throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
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!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gimmick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Gimmick moves away and avoids it.
A head kick from Gimmick lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gimmick was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gimmick is just out of range.
Gimmick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Gimmick.
Gimmick avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Gimmick misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gimmick.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Gimmick stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gimmick gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick blocks an uppercut.
Gimmick gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gimmick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Gimmick back against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Gimmick's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Gimmick keeps him there for the moment.
Gimmick breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Gimmick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gimmick is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Gimmick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gimmick tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gimmick tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gimmick to the ground. Gimmick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gimmick walks into a jab.
Gimmick throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gimmick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gimmick lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Gimmick throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Gimmick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gimmick forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Gimmick blocks an uppercut.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gimmick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Gimmick avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gimmick lands a right hand.
Gimmick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Gimmick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gimmick to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Gimmick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Gimmick.
Gimmick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gimmick tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gimmick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gimmick backs up against the cage.
Gimmick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gimmick lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gimmick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Gimmick controls the action.
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!
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gimmick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gimmick manages to avoid it.
Gimmick scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gimmick.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gimmick lands a body shot.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Gimmick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gimmick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Gimmick ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gimmick moves out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Gimmick's leg but Gimmick calmly moves out of range.
Gimmick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Gimmick avoids it well.
Gimmick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Gimmick there.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Gimmick counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Gimmick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gimmick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick scores with a push kick.
Gimmick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gimmick duly obliges.
Gimmick lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson is rocked!
Gimmick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gimmick finish him?
Gimmick connects with a high kick.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gimmick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Gimmick's head but Gimmick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Gimmick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gimmick scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gimmick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gimmick lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gimmick lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gimmick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gimmick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gimmick!
Justin Gimmick retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Justin Gimmick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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