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AFC 37: Jones vs Arroyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Neubauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norbert Neubauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neubauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucas dives in and grabs Neubauer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neubauer pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Neubauer throws a combination that misses
and Lucas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Neubauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucas blocks an uppercut.
Neubauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neubauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neubauer misses with a punch to the body.
Neubauer is trying to stall.
Neubauer tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Neubauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucas trying to stall but Neubauer improves his position.
Neubauer throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Neubauer.
Lucas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neubauer just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas decides to pull guard.
Lucas striking off his back but it's not causing Neubauer any problems.
Lucas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lucas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucas moves into full mount! Neubauer won't be happy about that!
Neubauer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lucas tries to get the hooks in deep but Neubauer pushed the leg off.
What can Neubauer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lucas keeps control of the position as Neubauer tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neubauer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lucas gets his way!
What can Neubauer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Neubauer trying to control but not successfully.
Lucas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Neubauer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking to break Neubauer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Neubauer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lucas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Neubauer trying to get back to his feet but Lucas is in full control for now.
Lucas working for the choke.
Neubauer prevents Lucas from getting a body triangle.
Neubauer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lucas.
Neubauer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lucas's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neubauer trying to control the action but Lucas just sinks the hooks in.
Neubauer fending off the submission attempt from Lucas.
Neubauer wants to control his opponent's hands but Lucas gets his hands free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neubauer showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Lucas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Neubauer misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but Neubauer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neubauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Neubauer.
Lucas misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas lands a right hook to the body.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Neubauer.
Lucas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Neubauer back to the cage. Lucas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lucas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neubauer.
Neubauer misses with a double jab
and Lucas counters with a left and a right that stings Neubauer.
Neubauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucas is defended easily by Neubauer.
Neubauer misses with a hook
and Lucas counters with a straight right hand.
Lucas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucas throws out a loose jab but Neubauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norbert Neubauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neubauer is looking to clinch but Lucas is avoiding it.
Neubauer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neubauer throws a right and a left that Lucas avoids nicely.
Neubauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Neubauer just misses with a punch to the body.
Neubauer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lucas takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neubauer moves out of range of the body kick from Lucas.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neubauer working aggressively here.
Neubauer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neubauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neubauer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norbert Neubauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Lucas.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neubauer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neubauer throws a combination that misses
enabling Lucas to counter with a crisp jab.
Neubauer throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
Neubauer throws a series of punches but Lucas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neubauer throws a combination that misses
and Lucas moves into the clinch.
Neubauer lands a body punch.
Neubauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Neubauer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucas is working Neubauer over against the cage.
Lucas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Neubauer prevents it.
Neubauer tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Neubauer back against the cage.
Neubauer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucas.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Neubauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Neubauer scores with a shot to the side of Lucas's head.
Lucas is trying to maintain a safe position but Neubauer gets an underhook and turns Lucas into the cage.
Neubauer slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Neubauer.
Lucas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neubauer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neubauer gets tackled into the cage by Lucas. Lucas maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neubauer has him pressed against the cage.
Neubauer is stalling here.
Neubauer tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neubauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Lucas misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Neubauer 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!
Neubauer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neubauer tries to clinch up but Lucas circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Neubauer. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Neubauer does no damage.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Neubauer.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with Neubauer, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes Neubauer against the cage but Neubauer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norbert Neubauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Lucas.
Neubauer misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches.
Lucas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Neubauer after a bit of a struggle.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Neubauer to keep the fight standing.
Neubauer tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neubauer.
Neubauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Neubauer tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Neubauer is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucas gets an underhook and turns Neubauer into the cage.
Neubauer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Good body shot from Neubauer.
Lucas letting Neubauer take a breather here.
Neubauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Neubauer is controlling him.
Lucas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Neubauer walks away with a smile on his face. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neubauer swivels and escapes.
Lucas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neubauer connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neubauer scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas slips a straight right by Neubauer.
A punch combination from Neubauer misses.
Neubauer throws a one two combo.
Neubauer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neubauer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lucas eats them both and turns towards Neubauer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Neubauer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucas under the eye.
No joy there for Neubauer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neubauer misses with a two punch combination.
Neubauer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucas is rocked!
Neubauer sizes up Lucas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucas is still on wobbly legs! Can Neubauer finish him?
Neubauer misses with a few strikes there.
Neubauer misses with a series of wild punches.
Neubauer drops Lucas with a big left hand! Lucas is injured, injured bad! Neubauer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norbert Neubauer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Norbert Neubauer made sure he mentioned The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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289 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Polish Engineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Munch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engineer misses with an uppercut
and Munch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Engineer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munch.
Engineer throws a hook but Munch avoids it easily.
Munch tries to close the distance and clinch but Engineer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munch scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Polish Engineer has been cut.
Munch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munch fails to land with a series of punches.
Engineer connects with the punch.
Munch misses with a low kick.
Engineer swings widly with a right hand
and Munch counters with a nice body shot.
Munch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munch.
Munch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Engineer looks to land a left hand but Munch moved out of range nicely.
Munch rushes Engineer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Engineer taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Munch knocks Engineer out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Munch!
Our winner, John Munch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arek Rendziok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel's entrance music is Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up . A fine choice. Rendziok has chosen Do góry łeb! as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chuck Liddel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arek Rendziok!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Liddel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
Liddel looks to land a combination but Rendziok avoids it well.
Rendziok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddel is fending him off so far but Rendziok persists. Nope, Liddel circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddel stuffs the takedown attempt from Rendziok. Rendziok gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rendziok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddel.
Liddel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rendziok manages to avoid it.
Liddel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rendziok.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddel misses the shot to the body.
Rendziok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rendziok.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arek Rendziok.
Rendziok shoots in for a double leg but Liddel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liddel misses with a few strikes there.
Rendziok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddel.
Rendziok throws the left hand but Liddel avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rendziok shoots for a takedown but Liddel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liddel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rendziok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liddel misses with a few strikes there.
Liddel works the jab nicely.
Liddel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rendziok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddel throws a right and a left that Rendziok avoids nicely.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rendziok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok missing with a left hand there. Liddel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddel misses with a wild combination.
Rendziok shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Liddel wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Rendziok connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rendziok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rendziok with good strikes from the mount here!
Rendziok in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rendziok looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rendziok lands a nice shot to the head.
Liddel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Liddel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rendziok and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arek Rendziok!
A relieved looking Arek Rendziok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Justice might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Westside Connection - Bow Down . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Justice does no damage.
Justice misses the jab.
Justice lands a body shot.
Espinoza is looking to clinch but Justice is avoiding it.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Espinoza closes the distance and clinches.
Justice creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Justice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espinoza 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.
Espinoza moves to clinch but Justice breaks away
and Justice counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ace Espinoza has been cut.
Espinoza drives through and clinches with Justice against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Espinoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Justice avoids the damage to the body.
Justice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Espinoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Justice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Justice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Espinoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
Espinoza misses with a knee strike.
Espinoza lands an elbow just above Justice 's eye.
Espinoza lands a knee to the body.
Justice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Espinoza missing with knees to the body.
Justice tries to land knees in the clinch but Espinoza avoids the damage to the body.
Espinoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Justice avoids it.
Espinoza scores with a knee to the head.
Justice has had enough of the clinch but Espinoza keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza crunches a lovely knee into Justice's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Justice.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Justice as Espinoza tries to tie him up.
Espinoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Justice avoids it.
Justice avoiding damage as Espinoza throws knees to the body.
Espinoza with a knee to the head.
Justice is trying to break free.
Espinoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Espinoza tries to land a knee to the head but Justice blocks with his arms.
Espinoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Espinoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Justice avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Espinoza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Justice avoids it.
Justice manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Justice misses.
Justice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Espinoza tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.
Justice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Espinoza misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Justice.
Espinoza dodges the punch combination from Justice.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espinoza moves away.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Espinoza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice connects with a body shot that sends Espinoza's belly button to the back.
Justice looks to land a combination but Espinoza avoids it well.
Justice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Justice tenderised Espinoza's leg. Espinoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Espinoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Justice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espinoza moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice swinging wildly here.
Espinoza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ace Espinoza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ace Espinoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Justice.
Justice misses with a low kick as Espinoza jumps back.
Espinoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Espinoza at a distance.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice swinging wildly here.
Justice misses with a hook
and Espinoza counters with a head kick. That will keep Justice thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Espinoza takes one on the button.
Espinoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Espinoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan Justice is winning the standup battle so far.
Justice lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Justice.
Justice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Espinoza closes the distance but Justice moves to the side
and Justice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Espinoza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Justice is looking to wear down Espinoza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Justice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Espinoza's head backwards.
Espinoza misses with a body kick.
Espinoza is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Justice counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Justice tenderised Espinoza's leg. Espinoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Espinoza.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Espinoza is breathing heavily.
Justice lunges at Espinoza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinoza's hand.
Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Espinoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick from Espinoza lands but Justice takes it in his stride.
Espinoza 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.
Justice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivan Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Justice.
Espinoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Good exchange - Justice coming out on top.
Justice throws out a powerful jab.
Espinoza takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Justice misses its intended target.
Justice moves out of range as Espinoza throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Espinoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Espinoza moves out of range as Justice throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice connects with a body shot that sends Espinoza's belly button to the back.
Espinoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Justice with a nice cross.
Espinoza tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.
Espinoza tries to clinch but Justice moves away
and Justice counters with a good low kick that Espinoza was not able to check.
A clash of legs there as Espinoza blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice tries to work over Espinoza's front leg with a kick but Espinoza checks it.
Justice throws a body punch but Espinoza moves out of range.
Espinoza avoids the body shot from Justice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Justice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Espinoza'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Justice avoids the head kick by Espinoza.
Espinoza delivers a nice body kick.
Justice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Espinoza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Espinoza looks for the body kick but Justice saw that one coming.
Espinoza ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Justice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Espinoza's calf.
Justice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Justice misses with a hook. Espinoza ducked under it nicely.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Espinoza.
Justice lands a two punch combo.
That has opened up Ace Espinoza's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throws a low kick but Espinoza moves out of range easily.
Justice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Justice.
Espinoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justice throws a right and a left that Espinoza avoids nicely.
Espinoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Justice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Justice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Espinoza darts in and clinches Justice up against the cage.
Espinoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza has Justice pressed against the cage, preventing Justice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Espinoza tries a knee to the head but Justice blocks it.
Espinoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice is looking to break free of the clinch but Espinoza has double underhooks.
Justice tries to circle away but Espinoza has him pinned against the cage.
Justice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Espinoza stalling against the cage.
Espinoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
Justice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espinoza checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Justice takes a swing at Espinoza's ribcage but misses.
Justice lands a nice hook to Espinoza's body. Espinoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Espinoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Espinoza 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.
Espinoza tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Justice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Justice throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Justice. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Justice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinoza on the side of the head.
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to clinch but Justice moves away
letting Justice counter with a right hand.
Justice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Espinoza's sensitive parts.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Espinoza.
Espinoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ace Espinoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Espinoza throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
Justice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espinoza in his tracks.
The cut above Ace Espinoza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Justice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Espinoza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice thuds his right hand into Espinoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ace Espinoza's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Justice swings for the body but Espinoza moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Justice!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ivan Justice waved his t-shirt featuring Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Osada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Chai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chai has chosen Bring it on as his entrance music. So Chai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Osada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, So Chai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osada misses with a two punch combination.
Chai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Osada counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Osada tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai fails with the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Some wild striking there from Osada.
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Kenichi Osada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of So Chai.
Chai throws a body punch but Osada moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osada stuffs the takedown attempt from Chai. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.
Osada slips a straight right by Chai.
Osada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Osada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Osada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Osada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown. Osada tries to sprawl out of it but Chai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Osada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Osada.
Osada jabs at Chai's body.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Osada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Osada's guard.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Osada's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osada keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Osada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is working Osada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai is in close to Osada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Osada blocks nicely.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chai tries for a takedown but Osada circles away easily
and Osada counters with a nice uppercut.
Osada misses with a low kick.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai dives in and grabs Osada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osada pushes down on Chai's head and hops out.
Osada scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chai is defended easily by Osada.
Kenichi Osada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of So Chai.
Chai swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai shoots in but Osada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osada is fending him off so far but Chai persists. Nope, Osada circles away and we're back to standing.
So Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osada instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Osada.
Osada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chai is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osada throws a head punch that misses.
Chai avoids the elbow strike from Osada, against the cage.
Chai blocks an elbow strike from Osada.
Osada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osada swivels and escapes.
Osada tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osada throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Kenichi Osada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Osada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai stands and throws Osada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Osada is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Osada down.
Chai working the strikes but Osada uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai working Osada over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chai throws a strike but Osada avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Osada throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
A combination from Osada does no damage.
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Osada avoids it really well and circles away.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osada wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Osada as he avoids it easily.
Kenichi Osada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of So Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Osada tries to clinch up.
Kenichi Osada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Osada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Osada looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Osada's guard now.
Chai throws a strike but Osada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osada misses with an uppercut.
Chai avoids the head kick by Osada.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Osada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Osada has managed to sweep!
Osada won't allow Chai to get back to his feet.
Chai is working an open guard so Osada takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Osada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai misses with a takedown
and Osada counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Osada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenichi Osada is winning the standup battle so far.
Osada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Chai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osada's waist but Osada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chai off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osada tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenichi Osada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osada throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
So Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chai 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... So Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, So Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Coppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Coppers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Coppers!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coppers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benton to score with a decent uppercut.
Benton throws a right hand that Coppers ducks under and follows up with a left that Coppers also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coppers.
Coppers takes a swing at Benton's ribcage but misses.
Coppers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benton.
Coppers throws a solid leg kick but Benton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coppers.
Coppers looks to land a left hand but Benton moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Benton.
Benton throws a low kick but Coppers avoids it.
Coppers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Benton checks a low kick from Coppers.
Coppers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coppers.
Coppers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coppers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coppers stalks Benton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benton's face. Benton staggers backwards, shaken.
Benton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coppers.
Benton cracks Coppers with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Benton lands with a good body shot.
Benton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coppers did well to prevent Benton getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Benton jabs Coppers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Nathan Coppers has been cut.
Coppers dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Coppers misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Nathan Coppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppers ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Coppers is looking to slow Benton down with leg kicks.
Coppers looks to throw the jab but Benton is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coppers. Coppers obviously looking to wear him down.
Coppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Coppers misses.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Benton.
Benton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benton lands in his opponent's guard.
Benton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coppers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coppers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coppers cracks the inside of Benton's front leg.
Benton thows a body shot but no joy.
Coppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
Coppers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benton, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coppers throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Coppers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coppers lands a head kick!
Coppers lands with a nice body punch.
Benton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Coppers's cut.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Benton.
Benton with a nice cross.
Benton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coppers misses with a few strikes there.
Coppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Coppers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benton.
Coppers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coppers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benton checks the leg kick.
Benton walks into a left hand.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Coppers tries to sprawl but Benton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton stands up from half guard.
Benton avoids the head kick by Coppers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coppers swinging wildly here.
Glenn Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
Benton fails to land with a series of punches.
Coppers connects with the punch.
Coppers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Benton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coppers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benton is in Coppers's guard.
Benton gets to his feet - Coppers follows without any prompting.
Benton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coppers quickly recovers to half guard.
Benton decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppers delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Coppers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
Benton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Benton both land. Nice combination.
Benton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Benton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nathan Coppers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coppers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benton is out of range.
Benton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coppers is looking to chop away at Benton's legs.
Benton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benton throws a leg kick but Coppers moved away.
Good work by Coppers as he checks the leg kick.
Coppers throws a low kick but Benton moves out of range easily.
Coppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coppers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coppers throws an overhand right that lands on Benton's shoulder, as Benton tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Coppers.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coppers. That's going to slow Benton down.
Coppers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benton clobbers Coppers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coppers misses with a combination
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coppers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benton is out of range.
Coppers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coppers throws a leg kick but Benton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Benton blocks the leg kick.
Benton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coppers is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Coppers.
Benton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coppers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coppers at a distance.
Coppers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coppers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coppers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coppers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Benton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Coppers'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!
A jab from Coppers misses.
A leg kick checked by Benton.
Coppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Benton. That snapped Coppers's head back.
Coppers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton throws out a leg kick but Coppers moves out of range and Benton only half commits.
That kick from Coppers tenderised Benton's leg. Benton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coppers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benton misses with a looping left.
Benton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton tries a head kick but it misses.
Coppers throws a right hand that misses
and Benton counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Coppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Coppers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coppers.
Coppers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benton throws a leg kick but Coppers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Coppers tenderised Benton's leg. Benton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton drives through with a takedown into Coppers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coppers wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coppers staying out of range there.
Benton lands a slapping body shot.
Coppers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benton to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coppers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppers moves away.
Coppers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coppers's guard.
Coppers has a closed guard, preventing Benton from standing up.
Benton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coppers, up you get!
Coppers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coppers 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 Benton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coppers throws out the jab.
Benton scores with the left hand. Coppers knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Coppers misses.
Coppers connects with a high kick.
Benton throws a right and a left that Coppers avoids nicely.
Benton blocks a head kick by Coppers.
Coppers throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coppers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Coppers.
Coppers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coppers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coppers lands with a slapping head kick.
Benton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coppers eats them both and turns towards Benton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coppers throws a body kick that misses.
Coppers misses with a double jab.
Coppers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Coppers wants to land a leg kick but Benton is out of range.
Benton scores with a jab. Coppers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppers misses with the combination.
Coppers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coppers sprawls well initially but Benton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Coppers to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton gets a takedown into half guard.
Nathan Coppers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coppers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Benton!
Glenn Benton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Koontz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roscoe Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koontz comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled-Im so hood remix. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Koontz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roscoe Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koontz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koontz blocks a jab.
Koontz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koontz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Koontz is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koontz throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koontz throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Koontz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Koontz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Koontz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koontz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koontz throws a big shot that misses.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Koontz's guard.
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!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koontz wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones cracks Koontz with a solid left hand.
Jones throws a strike but Koontz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is trying to keep Koontz in close.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koontz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koontz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koontz looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roscoe Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koontz.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koontz scores with a leg kick.
Koontz wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Koontz throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but Koontz checks it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Koontz is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koontz checks a leg kick.
Jones tries to work over Koontz's front leg with a kick but Koontz checks it.
Jason Koontz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koontz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roscoe Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koontz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koontz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Koontz is just out of range.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koontz.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Koontz checks it.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koontz.
Koontz connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koontz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Koontz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koontz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koontz needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Koontz.
Koontz connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Koontz cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Koontz's head but Koontz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koontz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roscoe Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Koontz slips a jab from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Koontz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Koontz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koontz.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koontz, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Koontz moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Koontz scores with a kick to the body.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koontz wants to clinch.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown but Koontz sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Koontz.
Koontz takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Koontz.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Koontz ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koontz connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice takedown defense from Koontz. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Koontz keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Koontz.
Jason Koontz is winning the standup battle so far.
Koontz connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Koontz.
Koontz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koontz tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Koontz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koontz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick there by Koontz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koontz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Koontz clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koontz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jason Koontz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roscoe Jones.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Koontz scores with a knee to the head.
Koontz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koontz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koontz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Koontz lands a knee to the body.
Koontz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koontz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koontz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koontz lands a nice knee to the body.
Jason Koontz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koontz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Koontz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Koontz misses the target.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koontz tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koontz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Koontz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Koontz throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Koontz only half commits.
Koontz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Koontz moves out of range easily.
Koontz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koontz throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Koontz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones throws a hook but Koontz blocks it.
Koontz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Koontz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Koontz tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Koontz blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koontz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Koontz is predictable there
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koontz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koontz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koontz looking for a sweep. Not yet Koontz, not yet.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Koontz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Koontz pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to keep Koontz in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koontz is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koontz! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koontz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roscoe Jones!
In his post fight interview, Roscoe Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iggy Pop - Lust For Life . Simon Williamson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
182 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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28
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williamson tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Williamson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williamson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williamson controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez working Williamson over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Williamson lands strikes to the head.
Williamson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanchez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Williamson has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson is landing with strikes from the back.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williamson's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Williamson kicks Sanchez off and gets to his feet.
Williamson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Williamson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williamson pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williamson.
Williamson misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Williamson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williamson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williamson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Williamson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williamson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williamson landing some decent shots from guard.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williamson.
Williamson throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williamson looking to control.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez postures up.
Williamson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Williamson seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simon Williamson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a poor takedown
and Williamson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williamson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Williamson wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williamson.
Williamson with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williamson working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Williamson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Williamson raining down shots from the mount!
Williamson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on?
Sanchez is rocked!
Williamson connects with a bit shot that sees Sanchez covering up! More strikes from Williamson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Williamson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williamson!
After the big win, Simon Williamson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Madeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen drives through and clinches with Madeiros against the cage.
Andersen successfully pulls guard.
Andersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madeiros trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Madeiros preventing the sweep.
Andersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Madeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Madeiros blocks the body kick.
Andersen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Madeiros counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersen's guard now.
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!
Andersen trying to control the position.
Andersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersen, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is controlling Madeiros's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Madeiros preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Klaus Andersen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Andersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Madeiros misses.
Andersen misses with a straight left.
Andersen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madeiros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Madeiros looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Madeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersen is looking to improve his position.
Madeiros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andersen moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madeiros being controlled here momentarily.
Andersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Madeiros sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andersen wants to take a breather but Madeiros is having none of it.
Andersen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andersen misses with a head shot. Madeiros uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andersen looking to pass the guard.
Andersen landing some decent shots from guard.
Madeiros keeping full guard, as Andersen tries to pass.
Andersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Madeiros has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Madeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersen has gone for a leg lock! Madeiros slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersen's guard.
Andersen wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen has his hands on Madeiros's head, controlling the position.
Madeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen pulls Madeiros in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Andersen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andersen tries to clinch but Madeiros is having none of it.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Madeiros is refusing to be controlled, as Andersen sits in half guard.
Madeiros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andersen trying to mount his opponent but Madeiros defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Madeiros defending well though.
Andersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersen thows a huge punch but Madeiros dodges it nicely.
Andersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros moves into full guard.
Andersen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersen throws an elbow that misses. Madeiros uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andersen's guard. Nice move by Madeiros!
Madeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersen is pulling down on Madeiros's head. It's preventing any offense from Madeiros, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen controls Madeiros momentarily but Madeiros frees himself.
Andersen wants to sweep here but Madeiros controlling him for the moment.
Andersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Madeiros trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Klaus Andersen just wasn't active enough.
Andersen moves into the clinch.
Madeiros wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Madeiros uses from the top position.
Madeiros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Klaus Andersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersen trying to control the position.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Madeiros tries to pass.
Andersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to sweep here but Madeiros controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Madeiros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Madeiros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andersen trying to control but Madeiros postures up.
Madeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madeiros is working away from the top position though.
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!
Madeiros wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersen trying to control from the bottom.
Madeiros wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersen clinches with his opponent.
Andersen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Andersen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Madeiros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madeiros blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Andersen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andersen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Madeiros to his feet.
Andersen leaves Madeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Madeiros looks to land a left hand but Andersen moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Madeiros does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madeiros gets caught flat footed, as Andersen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Madeiros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Madeiros is keeping the position.
Andersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Madeiros manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Madeiros is fighting to break Andersen's control of his arms but Andersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Madeiros throwing strikes from guard but Andersen blocks nicely.
Andersen controls Madeiros momentarily but Madeiros frees himself.
Andersen controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Madeiros from controlling successfully.
Madeiros stopping the sweep attempt from Andersen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Klaus Andersen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Andersen throws a combination. Madeiros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madeiros but Madeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Madeiros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersen looks to land a combination but Madeiros avoids it well.
Madeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andersen as he jumps to the side.
Andersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Madeiros. No joy for Andersen on that attempt.
Andersen tries to clinch there but Madeiros circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madeiros.
Andersen clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Madeiros fails to land.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Andersen manages to get underhooks.
Klaus Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duarte Madeiros.
Andersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madeiros backwards.
Andersen can't find room to land a body shot as Madeiros controls the action.
Andersen misses with an elbow over the top.
Andersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Madeiros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen jumps guard and drags Madeiros to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersen pulls Madeiros in close to prevent any damage.
Andersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madeiros's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madeiros is on top in guard.
Andersen is trying to control the position but Madeiros postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madeiros wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Madeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madeiros trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andersen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Andersen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Andersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andersen wants to control but Madeiros is keeping him busy.
Madeiros wants to get back to full guard.
Andersen moves into full mount! Madeiros won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Andersen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andersen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Andersen unloads with some shots from mount but Madeiros bucks and avoids them well.
Andersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersen looking to ground and pound but Madeiros is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries to control but Madeiros wriggling away.
Madeiros manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andersen thows a huge punch but Madeiros dodges it nicely.
Andersen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madeiros is trying to control but can't.
Andersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Madeiros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Madeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andersen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andersen connects with a nice short shot to Madeiros's temple.
Andersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madeiros can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madeiros sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madeiros has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersen is looking to take a break and control but Madeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersen thows a huge punch but Madeiros dodges it nicely.
Madeiros manages to get to full guard.
Andersen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Andersen is proving a slippery customer.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Madeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen is looking to advance position but Madeiros has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Madeiros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andersen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Andersen had his way with Duarte Madeiros in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Madeiros misses the jab.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madeiros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersen throws a body punch but Madeiros moves out of range.
Madeiros tried to score with a low kick but Andersen checks it.
Madeiros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andersen slips a jab from Madeiros.
Andersen throws a body punch but Madeiros moves out of range.
Andersen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madeiros.
Nice takedown defense from Andersen. No joy for Madeiros on that attempt.
Andersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madeiros on his heels. He'll look to pass Madeiros's guard now, I'm sure.
Andersen passes Madeiros's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madeiros is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersen misses with a head shot. Madeiros uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andersen stays in close to Madeiros's body and controls the position.
Andersen slips nicely into half guard.
Madeiros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to control but Madeiros is keeping him busy.
Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Madeiros taking some punishment here, with Andersen in his half guard.
Andersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersen working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen wants to control but Madeiros is keeping him busy.
Andersen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madeiros trying to control here.
Madeiros won't allow Andersen to pass to mount.
Andersen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersen tries to pass to full mount but Madeiros defends it.
Duarte Madeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersen working Madeiros over with strikes.
Madeiros trying to control but Andersen postures up.
Andersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersen trying to mount his opponent but Madeiros defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Klaus Andersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madeiros tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Andersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Andersen!
Klaus Andersen retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Brownstone. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a jab when Arroyo was well out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Arroyo connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arroyo finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones looks to land a combination but Arroyo avoids it well.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a low kick as Arroyo jumps back.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
A jab from Arroyo does it's job there.
Arroyo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arroyo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Arroyo swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Arroyo throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Arroyo.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arroyo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arroyo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arroyo throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arroyo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arroyo's head backwards.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Arroyo moved out of range nicely.
Mickey Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo misses with a body shot.
Arroyo slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arroyo throws a big shot that misses.
Arroyo throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Arroyo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a hook but Arroyo blocks it.
Arroyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Arroyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Arroyo takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arroyo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Arroyo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arroyo finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Arroyo lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones scores with a jab. Arroyo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arroyo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Arroyo lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Arroyo off the cage and back into range.
Arroyo misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a body shot.
Arroyo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arroyo digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Arroyo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arroyo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Arroyo connects with a crisp jab.
Arroyo misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Arroyo stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arroyo misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Arroyo is rocked!
It looks like Mickey Arroyo has been cut.
Jones catches Arroyo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Arroyo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones retains his bantamweight title!
Jupiter Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew Mickey would come hard, and I knew he'd think he'd have the edge on the feet. I also knew he was wrong. Another day at the office really. Who's next? I'm ready!'.
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