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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Dominator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden has chosen From Hell by Faces Of Mars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
17 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Dominick Dominator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden has Dominator up against the cage in a clinch.
Fadden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dominator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominator connects with a right hand. Fadden shakes it off.
Fadden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fadden gets a clinch.
Fadden lands a shoulder strike.
Fadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fadden clinches up against the cage.
Fadden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fadden seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominator has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominator is just riding it out for now. Fadden eventually gives up the hold.
Fadden slows the pace down in half guard.
Fadden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fadden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dominator wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fadden throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dominator to regain full guard.
Fadden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fadden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fadden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fadden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dominator's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden in side control, throwing shots but Dominator defends.
Fadden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dominator avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fadden.
Fadden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dominator, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fadden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fadden closes the distance and pushes Dominator back into the cage.
Fadden jumps into guard, dragging Dominator to the mat.
Fadden wants to hit a switch here but Dominator passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fadden there!
Fadden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fadden. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fadden trying to control but Dominator is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden stands up and waves to Dominator to follow him.
Fadden tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Fadden misses
and Dominator counters with a nice body kick.
Dominator blocks a head kick by Fadden.
Fadden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dominator.
Fadden throws a leg kick but Dominator sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fadden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fadden avoids the head kick by Dominator.
Fadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominick Dominator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick and Fadden moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fadden.
Fadden manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dominator on his heels. He'll look to pass Dominator's guard now, I'm sure.
Dominator can't keep his opponent in guard - Fadden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadden throwing shots but Dominator is blocking nicely.
Fadden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fadden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fadden throwing shots but Dominator is blocking nicely.
Fadden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden seems to be looking for submissions.
Fadden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fadden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominator has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dominator moves into full guard.
Dominator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dominator keeping full guard, as Fadden tries to pass.
Fadden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fadden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadden is working Dominator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Dominator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fadden tries to clinch up but Dominator circles away and keeps his distance.
Dominator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fadden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fadden prevents Dominator from breaking the clinch.
Fadden manages to break the clinch.
Fadden shoots in and bounces Dominator off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fadden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dominator looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dominator looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dominator!
Dominator trying to control the action but Fadden is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fadden drives through and clinches with Dominator against the cage.
Fadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dominator is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator can't break the clinch.
Fadden trying to land knees to the body.
Dominator is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fadden pulls Dominator into guard.
Fadden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominator defends it easily.
Fadden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominator is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack Fadden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fadden has an active guard here but Dominator has managed to pass into half guard.
Fadden tries to roll over but Dominator keeps him under control.
Jack Fadden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden has one foot on Dominator's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fadden has Dominator up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadden trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Fadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fadden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fadden!
A victorious Jack Fadden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Storm Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm Aurelius had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Storm Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius drives through with a takedown into Head's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Head wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.
Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aurelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aurelius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aurelius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aurelius drops back looking for a leg! Head is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Head manages to kick Aurelius off! Aurelius jumps back into Head's guard.
Aurelius pushing down on Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aurelius is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Head trying to hold on to Aurelius's head to control him but Aurelius postures up.
Head won't allow Aurelius to pass to mount.
Head is looking to control Aurelius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Head avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Aurelius is looking for a kimura but Head is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelius to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aurelius prevents Head from improving his position.
Aurelius is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Aurelius seems to be working for a kimura but Head defends the submission attempt.
Aurelius moves into full mount! Head won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Head looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Aurelius! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Storm Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forester comes to the cage accompanied by Roar by Treat. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Forester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Sato!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Forester missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Forester.
Forester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Forester blocks a head kick by Sato.
Sato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Forester throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Sato wants to slow Forester down by chopping away at his legs.
Forester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Forester.
Forester throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Forester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Forester misses with a looping left.
Forester misses with the combination.
Forester stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forester just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forester slips under a jab.
Forester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forester throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Forester.
Forester avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato throws a leg kick but Forester checks it.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forester checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Forester or perhaps it was just good defense by Sato which made him look bad.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Sato throws a low kick, looking for Forester's leg but Forester calmly moves out of range.
Sato takes a swing at Forester's ribcage but misses.
Forester with a nice cross.
Sato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Forester checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato staying out of range there.
No joy there for Forester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forester looks to land a combination but Sato avoids it well.
Sato scores with a punch to the head.
Forester avoids the head kick by Sato.
Forester misses with a looping left.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Forester.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forester misses with a left hand
and Sato counters with a head kick.
Sato moves forwards but Forester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sato tries to work over Forester's front leg with a kick but Forester checks it.
Forester is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Forester stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forester is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sato's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Forester throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Forester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forester thows a body shot but no joy.
Sato is looking to land body kicks.
Sato avoids the body shot from Forester.
Forester throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Forester as he checks the leg kick.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Forester is out of range.
Forester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sato.
Forester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forester cracks the inside of Sato's front leg.
A big right from Sato misses.
Sato takes a swing at Forester's ribcage but misses.
Forester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Forester is just out of range.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sato.
Forester misses with a low kick.
Forester stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato lands with a right hand.
Sato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Forester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Forester throws a low kick but Sato moves out of range easily.
Sato throws a head kick but Forester moves out of range.
Forester throws an off balance right hand
and Sato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sato scores with a jab to the head.
Sato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Forester.
Forester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forester checks a low kick from Sato.
Forester shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sato eats them both and turns towards Forester to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Forester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Good work by Forester as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Forester dominated that round.
That's time! Forester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Forester tries to bum rush Sato with a series of wild strikes but Sato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Forester checks a low kick from Sato.
Sato scores with a hook to the body. Forester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Forester throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forester misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Sato misses
and Forester counters with a three punch combo that has Sato backing up. Sato nods at Forester to acknowledge the strikes.
Forester throws a combination that misses
and Sato counters with a left and a right that stings Forester.
Forester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Forester swinging wildly here.
Forester throws a one two combo.
Forester misses with a kick to the body
and Sato counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sato moves out of range as Forester strikes.
Sato staying out of range there.
Sato blocks a jab.
Forester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato tries to score with a low kick but Forester moves his leg out of the way.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Sato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forester misses with a two punch combination.
Sato connects with a solid leg kick.
Forester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sato is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sato lands a jab.
Forester slips under a jab from Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Forester just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sato blocks a jab.
Forester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sato has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato shoots in looking for a takedown but Forester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forester thows a body shot but no joy.
Forester 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.
Sato lands a nice looking kick to the body. Forester takes a step back to recover.
Sato connects with an inside leg kick.
Forester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Forester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Forester as he checks the leg kick.
Forester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Forester swings widly with a right hand
and Sato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Forester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Sato motions for Forester to come forward. Sato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Forester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Forester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Forester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forester moves forwards but Sato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sato.
Forester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edward Forester is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forester throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
Sato walks into a jab.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forester connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sato walks into a jab.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Forester moves away from the strike by Sato.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sato - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forester jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
Sato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Forester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Forester dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Forester misses with a straight right.
Forester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato slips a straight right by Forester.
Forester walks into a straight right hand from Sato.
Jab, jab by Sato - just one landing.
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edward Forester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Forester misses the target.
Sato lands a front kick.
Sato lands a nice shot that snaps Forester's head back.
Sato cracks Forester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Forester there.
Forester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Forester catches Sato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Forester looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Forester misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Forester wants to land a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Forester.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Sato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Forester with a jab.
Nice cross by Forester.
Forester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forester misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forester is rocked!
Forester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sato counters with a big left hand that crumples Forester! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobe Sato!
Kobe Sato took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gold Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's entrance music is Crush 'Em by Megadeth. A fine choice. Ryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darude - Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rain Hernandez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
202 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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25
178 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gold Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a body kick that stops Ryan in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryan's head.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rain Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.
Hernandez cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Gold Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Ryan.
Ryan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hernandez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ryan.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez gets back to full guard.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
Hernandez is trying to stick to Ryan's back but Ryan is turning into Hernandez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hernandez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryan.
Ryan passes into half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hernandez gets full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan has Hernandez in his guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez stands up from Ryan's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hernandez wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Ryan won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rain Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gold Ryan.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Gold Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gold Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ryan.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ryan manages to mount him!
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hernandez wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryan has control of Hernandez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hernandez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hernandez wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hernandez is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can.
Ryan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez frees his head quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hernandez is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can.
Ryan misses with a head shot.
Hernandez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hernandez has worked his arm free - good work by Hernandez!
Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernandez is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
Hernandez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gold Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ryan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gold Ryan!
A victorious Gold Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anuwat Kaewsamri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Weston's choice of entrance music: Master of Puppets - Metallica. 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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24
140 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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29
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anuwat Kaewsamri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Weston!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaewsamri ducks under a wild hook from Weston.
Kaewsamri connects with a leg kick. Weston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaewsamri thuds his shin into the meat of Weston's side.
Kaewsamri lands a leg kick that knocks Weston off balance momentarily.
Kaewsamri thuds his shin into the meat of Weston's side.
Weston looks gassed!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weston's sensitive parts.
Kaewsamri feints and then cracks Weston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weston down.
Kaewsamri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weston, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaewsamri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaewsamri manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaewsamri clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaewsamri.
Weston takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaewsamri breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaewsamri. Weston shrugs it off though.
Kaewsamri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weston, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaewsamri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weston backwards.
Kaewsamri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weston backwards.
Weston is rocked!
Kaewsamri lands with a short shot to the head.
Weston is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaewsamri finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Kaewsamri lands a big elbow that drops Weston! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Weston is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anuwat Kaewsamri!
An out of breath Anuwat Kaewsamri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley comes into the arena with The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano blaring out of the sound system. Jacko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mr Ripley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Jacko's chin.
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29
225 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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32
221 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jacko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacko looks to land a body kick but Ripley moved away.
Jacko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacko dodges the punch combination from Ripley.
No luck for Ripley with that takedown attempt.
Mr Ripley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripley sizes up Jacko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like James Jacko has been cut.
Jacko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripley manages to avoid it.
Ripley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ripley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacko circles away.
Jacko scores with a body shot.
Jacko misses with a wild body shot.
Jacko tries to bum rush Ripley with a series of wild strikes but Ripley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripley is looking to clinch but Jacko is avoiding it.
Jacko throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ripley blocks a head kick by Jacko.
Ripley throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacko leaves Ripley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ripley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripley misses with a takedown attempt - Jacko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ripley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Ripley.
Jacko throws a leg kick but Ripley checks it.
Ripley moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacko.
Jacko tries to land a leg kick but Ripley saw it coming and moves away.
Ripley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacko throws a big shot that misses.
Ripley misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacko misses with a right hand
and Ripley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ripley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Ripley.
Ripley has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripley wants to get back to striking at distance but Jacko won't allow it.
Jacko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ripley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacko looking to throw knees to the head but Ripley is blocking nicely.
Ripley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacko is looking to chop away at Ripley's legs.
Jacko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ripley back to the cage. Jacko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacko throws out the jab.
Ripley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacko lands with a nice combination. Ripley backs away looking to recover.
Jacko throws a hook but Ripley avoids it easily.
Jacko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripley manages to avoid it.
Ripley misses with an uppercut. Jacko saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley fails in his attempt to clinch.
James Jacko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacko with a hook.
Ripley feints a jab promting Jacko to slip. Ripley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jacko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jacko throws a sloppy head kick and Ripley moves out of range easily.
Ripley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ripley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacko throws a body punch but Ripley moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ripley.
Ripley misses with a double jab
letting Jacko counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripley shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacko sprawls well. He's pushed Ripley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacko wants to slow Ripley down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacko works over Ripley's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripley connects with a jab.
Jacko looks to land a right hand but Ripley moved out of range.
A punch combination from Ripley misses.
Ripley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripley ducks under a wild hook from Jacko.
Ripley tries to score with a low kick but Jacko moves his leg out of the way.
Ripley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacko sprawls well initially but Ripley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ripley is looking to stall here but Jacko recovers full guard.
Jacko wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ripley wants to control from the top but Jacko keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Jacko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Jacko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ripley.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Jacko avoids nicely.
Ripley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ripley slips a straight right by Jacko.
Jacko scores with a punch to the head.
Ripley wants to clinch up but Jacko keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Ripley.
Jacko throws a leg kick but Ripley moved away.
Jacko moves out of range of the leg kick from Ripley.
Jacko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripley is looking to clinch.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
Ripley moves out of range of the strikes.
Ripley throws a combination that misses
and Jacko counters with a left and a right that stings Ripley.
Jacko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ripley throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacko scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacko.
Jacko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ripley can pounce on him.
Jacko misses with an uppercut.
Ripley shoots in and drives through. Jacko sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Jacko.
Jacko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripley on the side of the head.
A big left from Jacko misses.
Jacko with a hook.
Ripley misses with a double jab
and Jacko counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ripley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ripley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ripley.
Jacko cracks a nice hook into Ripley's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacko connects with an inside leg kick.
Ripley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James Jacko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ripley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacko.
Jacko scores with a nice right hand.
Jacko connects with a leg kick. Ripley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ripley moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ripley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ripley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jacko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice combination there by Jacko.
The crowd cheers as Ripley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacko doesn't seem phased though.
Jacko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacko misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jacko misses.
Ripley tries to bum rush Jacko with a series of wild strikes but Jacko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripley tries to bum rush Jacko with a series of wild strikes but Jacko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacko looks to land a left hand but Ripley moved out of range nicely.
Ripley looks to land a combination but Jacko avoids it well.
Jacko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripley slips under a jab.
Jacko defending well as Ripley loads up on a big left hand.
Ripley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jacko scores with the left hand. Ripley knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacko misses with an uppercut. Ripley saw that one coming.
Jacko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ripley.
Ripley throws a series of strikes that have Jacko backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley tried to score with a low kick but Jacko checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripley circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ripley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacko circles away quickly and effectively.
Ripley closes the distance and clinches up with Jacko, looking for a takedown. Ripley pushes Jacko against the cage but Jacko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ripley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ripley.
A big left from Jacko misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripley ducks under a wild hook from Jacko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacko lunges at Ripley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ripley's hand.
Some wild striking there from Jacko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jacko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Jacko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ripley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacko counters with a straight right hand.
Jacko dips to his left and cracks Ripley with an uppercut!
Ripley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripley connects with a leg kick. Jacko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ripley.
Jacko takes a swing at Ripley's ribcage but misses.
Ripley misses with a low kick.
Ripley moves out of range as Jacko strikes.
Jacko misses with a body shot.
Jacko throws a hook but Ripley blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ripley.
Ripley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacko trying to control but Ripley postures up.
Ripley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ripley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ripley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jacko works to full guard.
James Jacko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley throws a strike but Jacko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacko stops Ripley from standing up.
Jacko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ripley has his feet on Jacko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A combination from Jacko does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley throws a series of punches but Jacko avoids them all with ease.
Jacko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ripley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacko sprawls well. Jacko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ripley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Ripley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacko is looking to slow Ripley down with leg kicks.
Ripley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ripley.
Jacko slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Jacko moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacko scores with a shot to the body.
Ripley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacko pinned against the cage. Jacko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Ripley or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacko which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacko.
Ripley is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ripley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jacko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacko takes a swing at Ripley's ribcage but misses.
Jacko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacko lands a really nice looking cross but Ripley seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacko thuds a left hand into Ripley's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ripley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jacko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacko throws a head kick but Ripley moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Jacko.
I've got Jacko 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jacko!
James Jacko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris-Move Bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
225 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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210 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Hollyfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Jerome Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollyfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carter to the ground. Hollyfield is now in Carter's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hollyfield throwing strikes but missing.
Hollyfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hollyfield throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hollyfield wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carter won't allow Hollyfield to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carter wants to stand but Hollyfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Jerome Carter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hollyfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter shoots and misses
and Hollyfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carter's knee momentarily.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter throws a series of punches but Hollyfield moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Hollyfield pushes him off.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Hollyfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carter tries to clinch but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Hollyfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carter's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Carter pushes Hollyfield off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Hollyfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters with a nice body kick.
Hollyfield lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carter throws a combination that misses
letting Hollyfield counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hollyfield.
A head kick from Hollyfield lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jerome Carter has been cut.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter blocks a head kick by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter regains half guard, as Hollyfield was trying to land strikes.
Hollyfield thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has his hands clasped together around Hollyfield's back. He's all about the action.
Hollyfield thows a huge punch but Carter dodges it nicely.
Hollyfield trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollyfield is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield with the ground and pound but Carter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Hollyfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Carter'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.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jerome Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hollyfield counters with a thumping low kick.
Hollyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Hollyfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.
Hollyfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hollyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter wants to clinch
and Hollyfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Hollyfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carter's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield works over Carter's head and body with a nice combination.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollyfield counters with a left to the body.
Hollyfield lands a high kick!
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hollyfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hollyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield misses with a two punch combination.
Hollyfield cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hollyfield - the referee stops the clock and Carter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hollyfield. Carter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carter blocks a head kick by Hollyfield.
Carter forces Hollyfield back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield has hold of one of Carter's legs. Carter is fighting the takedown attempt but Hollyfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hollyfield looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hollyfield wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter content to stall in guard here.
Hollyfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carter is controlling him.
Carter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hollyfield throws a body kick that misses.
Hollyfield misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hollyfield. No joy for Carter on that attempt.
Hollyfield throws a head kick that half lands.
Hollyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hollyfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Hollyfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carter's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hollyfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollyfield throws an elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hollyfield's guard. Nice move by Carter!
Carter won't allow Hollyfield to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter stands up and waves to Hollyfield to follow him.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollyfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carter blocks a head kick by Hollyfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Hollyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerome Carter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter blocks a head kick by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Hollyfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carter back to the cage. Hollyfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Hollyfield misses.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Hollyfield.
Nice body punch from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hollyfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter throws a low kick but Hollyfield avoids it.
Hollyfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hollyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hollyfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Carter blocks it.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hollyfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Hollyfield lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Hollyfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollyfield scores with a spinning back kick!
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Hollyfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield digs a good hook to Carter's body.
Hollyfield lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollyfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollyfield counters with a nice body shot.
Carter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hollyfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a front kick.
Evander Hollyfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollyfield lands a nice looking body kick.
Hollyfield shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Hollyfield lands with a good body shot.
Carter closes the distance and pushes Hollyfield back into the cage.
Hollyfield throws an elbow that misses.
Hollyfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollyfield backwards.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hollyfield can't get the takedown.
Carter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hollyfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollyfield finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Hollyfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollyfield lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hollyfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollyfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollyfield delivers a nice body kick.
Hollyfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Hollyfield scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield slips under a jab from Carter.
Jerome Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollyfield counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Hollyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hollyfield 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Hollyfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Evander Hollyfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
260 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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25
251 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai Malek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero with a poor takedown
and Malek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dinero back to the cage. Malek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dinero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinero shoots and misses
and Malek counters with a solid body kick.
Jai Malek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Dinero.
Dinero looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinero fails with the takedown
and Malek makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dinero really felt that one!
Malek punishes Dinero's body with a nice straight punch.
Malek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malek lands an overhand right.
Malek scores with a jab to the body.
Malek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinero's hands.
Malek lands a big head kick that sends Dinero tumbling to the mat! Malek takes a step backwards and waves Dinero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dinero is rocked!
A head kick by Malek - that's a beauty! Dinero 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 Malek can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jai Malek!
Jai Malek decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Da (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ''Run This Town'' by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West and Rihanna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
215 lbs
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32
220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atilla Da!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Da.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Da throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Da keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da connects with a single shot there.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith lands a head shot.
Da moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da misses with a head kick.
Da lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Da clinches.
Da is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da is looking for a takedown.
Da has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Da pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Da dives into Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da throwing strikes but missing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Da from controlling successfully.
Da not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Da stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Atilla Da has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Da pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Da misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da on the side of the head.
Da gets a takedown into half guard.
Da working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da.
Da wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Da 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.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da.
Da looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Da is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Atilla Da has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Da bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da misses with a body kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Da manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Da lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Da has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is not content to let Da control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Da looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Da smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Da.
Smith has one of Da's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Da is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da misses with the ground and pound.
Da throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Da.
Da wants to control for a moment but Smith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Da, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Da throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Well, if Da 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.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Da sits in half guard.
Da lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Da dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith leaves Da with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith throws a body punch but Da moves out of range.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith wants to control from the top but Da keeps moving.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Da is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to control from the top but Da keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Da's brow.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control but Da is working from the bottom.
Da utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Atilla Da overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Da is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in Da's guard and throws a big left but Da blocks it.
Da wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Da's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da is holding on for now.
Da is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Da misses with a leg kick.
Da takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Da has double underhooks.
Da throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da lands with a left to the head.
Da goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That kick from Da tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da misses with a kick to the body.
Da takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Da settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Da. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Da pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Da manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da swinging wildly here.
Da walks into a jab.
A low kick from Da misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Da takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Da's head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Da looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Da is proving a slippery customer.
Da trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Atilla Da wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Da uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Da goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Da shoots in.
Smith avoids the body shot from Da.
Smith blocks the body kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith checks a low kick from Da.
Smith thows a body kick. Da tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Da lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atilla Da seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Da in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Da throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith looking to control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Da from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darren Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Da looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atilla Da will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Da fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Da slips under a jab.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Da connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Da throwing strikes but missing.
Da throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Da is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is pulling down on Da's head. It's preventing any offense from Da, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Darren Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith avoids the body shot from Da.
Da throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Da misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Da tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Da throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Da off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Da throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith wants to clinch but Da slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atilla Da. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da.
Da shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Da sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Da is predictable there
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da is defended easily by Smith.
Da throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith jabs at Da's body.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da as he avoids it easily.
Da will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Da forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Da saw that one coming.
A head kick from Da lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Da avoids it easily.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabs Da to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Da is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Da looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da trying to control here.
Da keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Da wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks from Da's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Da?
Da is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Da is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands a big shot to the head and Da winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darren Smith!
Darren Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Darren Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gilop® and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron Jamess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that LeBron Jamess was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big John!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeBron Jamess!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from John.
It looks like LeBron Jamess has been cut.
Jamess closes the distance and lands a one-two.
John throws a hook to the side of Jamess's head but Jamess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jamess ducks under a wild hook from John.
John avoids the head kick by Jamess.
Jamess goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamess drops his hands momentarily and John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
John misses the shot to the body.
John swings for the body but Jamess moves out of range.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamess was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John jabs at Jamess's body.
Jamess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamess displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jamess avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John misses with a body shot.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamess.
Jamess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamess takes one to the side of the head.
John misses with a hook
and Jamess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John misses with a right hand
and Jamess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamess shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. John eats them both and turns towards Jamess to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jamess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamess.
Jamess missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jamess blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from John. No joy for Jamess on that attempt.
Jamess slips a straight right by John.
A big right from John misses.
Jamess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Jamess as he connects with a hook.
John works over Jamess's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamess moves away.
Jamess will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Jamess misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jamess.
John misses with a looping left.
Jamess misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamess avoids the body shot from John.
John misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Jamess's head back.
John misses with a hook.
Jamess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John takes a swing at Jamess's ribcage but misses.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jamess throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooh!!! John has knocked Jamess down with a huge combo! John steps away and waves a wobbly Jamess back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jamess is rocked!
Jamess looks gassed!
John closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jamess out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big John!
Big John retains his super heavyweight title!
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