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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cabbage Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face's entrance music is Monsta's Ball. A fine choice. Cornell has chosen Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen as his entrance music. Cabbage Face has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cabbage Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Cornell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cornell.
Cabbage Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornell circles away.
Face has closed the distance and engaged Cornell in a clinch.
Face gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Face throwing shots but Cornell is blocking nicely.
Face passes the guard and advances to mount!
Face has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cornell tries to reverse the position but Face maintains control.
Cornell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Face is landing with some decent strikes but Cornell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Face scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cornell?
Cornell tries to reverse the position but Face maintains control.
Cornell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Face cracks Cornell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Face raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cornell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Face pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face connects with a bit shot that sees Cornell covering up! More strikes from Face and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Face is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cabbage Face!
Cabbage Face decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmer Octopulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmer Octopulus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njewel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Njewel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Njewel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Octopulus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Njewel throws out the jab.
Njewel throws a leg kick but Octopulus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Njewel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Octopulus lands a head kick. Njewel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Octopulus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Octopulus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Njewel throws a leg kick which misses Octopulus's front leg but catches the back leg as Octopulus tries to avoid it.
Octopulus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Octopulus 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octopulus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Njewel.
Octopulus avoids the head kick by Njewel.
Njewel misses with an uppercut. Octopulus saw that one coming.
Octopulus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Njewel misses.
Njewel tries a head kick but it misses.
Njewel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Njewel checks a leg kick nicely.
Octopulus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Njewel misses with a head kick.
Njewel throws a front kick aimed at Octopulus's knee but Octopulus avoids it well.
Njewel misses with a few strikes there.
Njewel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Octopulus. Octopulus obviously looking to wear him down.
Njewel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Octopulus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Octopulus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Octopulus misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel tried to score with a low kick but Octopulus checks it.
Octopulus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Njewel throws a sloppy head kick and Octopulus moves out of range easily.
Octopulus cracks Njewel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Njewel. That snapped Octopulus's head back.
Njewel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Octopulus.
Njewel throws a leg kick but Octopulus checks it.
Njewel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Octopulus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Njewel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Njewel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Octopulus.
Njewel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Njewel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Njewel looks to throw the jab but Octopulus is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel misses with a body shot.
Octopulus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Octopulus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Njewel.
Njewel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Octopulus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Octopulus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Octopulus. That's going to slow Njewel down.
Njewel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Njewel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Njewel misses with an uppercut. Octopulus saw that one coming.
Octopulus checks a low kick from Njewel.
Octopulus tries a low kick but Njewel avoids it.
Njewel walks into a straight right hand from Octopulus.
Njewel throws a hook to the side of Octopulus's head but Octopulus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Njewel cracks Octopulus with an open hand slap.
Njewel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njewel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Octopulus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Njewel's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Njewel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Njewel takes a swing at Octopulus's ribcage but misses.
Octopulus swings for the body but Njewel moves out of range.
Njewel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Njewel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Octopulus cracks the inside of Njewel's front leg.
Octopulus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njewel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Njewel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Octopulus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Octopulus scores with a leg kick.
Njewel misses with an uppercut
and Octopulus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmer Octopulus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Njewel is predictable there
and Octopulus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Njewel throws the kick towards the body but Octopulus avoids it.
Octopulus scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Njewel.
Njewel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Octopulus works Njewel's body with a nice hook.
Octopulus tries a head kick but it misses.
Octopulus swinging wildly here.
Njewel checks a leg kick.
Njewel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Njewel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Octopulus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Octopulus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Njewel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Octopulus is able to avoid easily.
Njewel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Njewel throws a looping overhand right but Octopulus ducks down to avoid it.
Njewel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Octopulus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Njewel rather than just go for the knockout.
Njewel throws a leg kick which misses Octopulus's front leg but catches the back leg as Octopulus tries to avoid it.
Octopulus throws a leg kick but Njewel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Njewel cracks Octopulus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Octopulus scores with a jab to the head.
Njewel throws out a leg kick but Octopulus moves out of range and Njewel only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Octopulus.
Njewel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Octopulus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Njewel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Octopulus moves away.
Njewel connects with a solid leg kick.
Octopulus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Njewel.
Njewel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Njewel as he checks the leg kick.
Octopulus thuds his right hand into Njewel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Octopulus throws the left hand but Njewel avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octopulus throws the kick towards the body but Njewel avoids it.
Njewel throws a body kick that misses.
Octopulus looks to score with a jab to the body but Njewel is just out of range.
Njewel scores with a jab.
Njewel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Njewel throws a body kick that misses
and Octopulus counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Octopulus.
Octopulus blocks a low kick nicely.
Octopulus cracks the inside of Njewel's front leg.
Njewel throws a hook but Octopulus avoids it easily.
Njewel throws a chopping leg kick but Octopulus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Njewel checks a low kick from Octopulus.
Njewel missing with a left hand there. Octopulus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Octopulus connects with the punch.
Njewel lands a leg kick that knocks Octopulus off balance momentarily.
Octopulus throws a head kick but Njewel moves out of range.
Njewel throws a low kick, looking for Octopulus's leg but Octopulus calmly moves out of range.
Octopulus checks a low kick from Njewel.
Octopulus works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus avoids the head kick by Njewel.
Njewel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Octopulus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Octopulus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Njewel.
Octopulus throws a head kick but Njewel moves out of range.
Octopulus checks a leg kick.
Octopulus connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Octopulus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Njewel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Octopulus was well out of range. Poor timing from Njewel.
Octopulus thumps Njewel with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Octopulus tries a head kick but it misses.
Octopulus moves away from the strike by Njewel.
Njewel works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Philippe Njewel will probably get the nod.
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!
Octopulus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Njewel throws a leg kick but Octopulus checks it.
Njewel misses with a body kick.
Njewel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Njewel checks a leg kick.
Njewel is looking to land body kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Octopulus scores with a four punch combination!
Njewel lands with an overhand left.
Njewel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Njewel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Octopulus.
A good leg kick by Octopulus.
Octopulus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Octopulus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octopulus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Octopulus.
Octopulus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Njewel.
Octopulus throws a front kick aimed at Njewel's knee but Njewel avoids it well.
Octopulus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Njewel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Octopulus.
Octopulus throws a leg kick which misses Njewel's front leg but catches the back leg as Njewel tries to avoid it.
Octopulus blocks a leg kick.
Octopulus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Octopulus as he checks the leg kick.
Octopulus blocks the body kick.
Njewel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Octopuluss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Njewel tried to score with a low kick but Octopulus checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus moves away from the strike by Njewel.
Octopulus wants to land a leg kick but Njewel is out of range.
Njewel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Njewel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Octopulus momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Octopulus, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Njewel delivers a nice body kick.
Njewel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Octopulus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Octopulus connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Octopulus.
Octopulus scores with a sloppy right hand. Njewel should have avoided that one.
Octopulus throws a leg kick but Njewel sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Njewel.
Njewel moves out of range as Octopulus strikes.
Njewel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Octopulus misses the jab.
Njewel thumps Octopulus with a low kick.
Octopulus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Njewel.
Octopulus throws a nice head kick!
Octopulus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Njewel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Octopulus feints and then cracks Njewel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Njewel down.
Njewel cracks Octopulus with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus is looking to slow Njewel down with leg kicks.
Njewel slips a jab from Octopulus.
Njewel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Octopulus.
Octopulus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Njewel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Njewel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njewel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Octopulus. That did some damage!
Njewel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Octopulus's head backwards.
Njewel misses with a straight left.
Njewel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Octopulus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Njewel tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Njewel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Octopulus blocks a head kick by Njewel.
Njewel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Philippe Njewel.
Well Njewel 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuka Antiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antiman comes to the cage accompanied by Ly-o-lay-ale-loya. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuka Antiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchell Hobson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antiman sprawls well initially but Hobson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hobson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Antiman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hobson.
Hobson is working for a kimura but Antiman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hobson stops Antiman from getting back to his feet.
Hobson is trying to control the action in half guard but Antiman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hobson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Antiman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Antiman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hobson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antiman is looking to control Hobson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Antiman avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antiman is not content to let Hobson control the position.
Hobson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Antiman is trying to get back to full guard.
Antiman is working hard here to advance position.
Hobson is keen to just control but Antiman is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitchell Hobson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hobson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Antiman is trying to drag Hobson to the mat but Hobson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Antiman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hobson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antiman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson looking for a takedown.
Antiman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hobson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuka Antiman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antiman.
Antiman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Antiman is defending well.
Antiman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobson has his takedown stuffed
and Antiman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobson closes the distance and pushes Antiman back into the cage.
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!
Antiman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Antiman misses with some punches.
Hobson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antiman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antiman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson jumps guard but Antiman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hobson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Antiman tries to roll over but Hobson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antiman wants to control but Hobson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antiman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hobson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Antiman tries to get to full guard but Hobson has control of the leg.
Antiman keeping control of the position.
Antiman trying to control but Hobson postures up.
Antiman won't allow Hobson to pass to mount.
Hobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antiman keeps working.
Antiman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Antiman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antiman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hobson advances position into side control!
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!
Hobson cracks Antiman with a big right hand but Antiman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hobson is trying to get an arm triangle but Antiman is defending well.
Hobson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobson trying to control the position but Antiman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Antiman fails to land with a series of punches.
Antiman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antiman darts in and clinches Hobson up against the cage.
Antiman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hobson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Antiman regains guard.
Mitchell Hobson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hobson looking to sit in guard and control but Antiman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hobson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Antiman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hobson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antiman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hobson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hobson keeping moving, preventing Antiman from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nuka Antiman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hobson wants to clinch.
Hobson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuka Antiman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hobson looks for a takedown but Antiman sprawls well.
Nuka Antiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Hobson.
Antiman misses with a double jab.
Hobson shoots for a takedown but Antiman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antiman throws a right and a left that Hobson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Antiman clinches with his opponent.
Antiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antiman.
Hobson has Antiman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Antiman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hobson blocks an elbow strike.
Hobson stalling against the cage.
Antiman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Antiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Antiman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Antiman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hobson is defending well for now.
Antiman lands a nice uppercut.
Hobson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Antiman is trying to keep an underhook but Hobson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Antiman gets full guard.
Hobson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antiman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Antiman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Antiman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Antiman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hobson has passed into side control.
Antiman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hobson wants to control but Antiman is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antiman is looking for a sweep.
Hobson works to advance to full mount. Antiman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antiman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hobson has hold of Antiman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Antiman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hobson tries to control but Antiman wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antiman tries to lock up and control but Hobson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitchell Hobson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hobson tries to clinch but Antiman moves away
and Antiman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hobson is trying to trip Antiman. He has hold of a leg but Antiman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hobson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Antiman is looking for a triangle but Hobson pushes his legs off easily.
Antiman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hobson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hobson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hobson looks for a takedown but Antiman sprawls well.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antiman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antiman throws a low kick but Hobson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antiman's waist but Antiman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hobson off to one side.
Nuka Antiman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Hobson.
Antiman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antiman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Antiman lands but Hobson takes it in his stride.
Hobson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Antiman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Hobson with that takedown attempt.
Nuka Antiman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antiman 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.
Antiman looks to land a combination but Hobson avoids it well.
Antiman throws a series of strikes that have Hobson backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hobson.
Antiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hobson moves away.
Antiman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antiman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antiman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobson.
Antiman misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Antiman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Antiman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antiman tries to land a front kick but Hobson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hobson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Hobson with that takedown attempt.
Nuka Antiman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antiman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antiman.
Hobson slips a jab and a cross from Antiman.
Antiman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Antiman scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobson.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Antiman circles away and keeps his distance.
Antiman misses with a wild combination.
Hobson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antiman avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antiman thumps Hobson with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuka Antiman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hobson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. Kingston comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - I'm Soulja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
160 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 2 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kingston did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control.
Kingston is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacobs is working for a kimura but Kingston is defending it quite comfortably.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston trying to control here.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston gets full guard.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobs sitting in guard here, content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nate Kingston hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Kingston's legs - danger averted.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacobs is striking but Kingston is not phased and passes to half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard but Kingston has passed into side control.
Jacobs looking for a sweep but Kingston has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Kingston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kingston raining down shots from the mount!
Jacobs is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kingston wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston stalling away here and it's allowed Jacobs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jacobs looking for subs off his back but Kingston has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kingston is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kingston to get the leverage.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Kingston is trying to control. Jacobs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacobs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kingston was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacobs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jacobs has gone for a leg lock! Kingston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is trying to hold Kingston in close to prevent damage but Kingston has managed to pass into half guard.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Kingston has control of the leg.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacobs 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.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Kingston pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Kingston defends it easily.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingston is one step ahead there.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jacobs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jacobs trying to strike off his back.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kingston has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kingston escapes and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jacobs tries to bench press Kingston off him but Kingston keeps the position.
Kingston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jacobs!
Kingston avoids the attempt from Jacobs to control.
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jacobs is surviving well by controlling Kingston's body position as best he can.
Jacobs wants to hold on but Kingston pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gomer Jacobs will probably get the nod.
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!
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston gets caught napping as Jacobs dives in and scores a takedown. Kingston manages to retain guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Kingston is keeping the position.
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kingston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kingston has escaped and now he's on top!
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingston trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kingston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jacobs has an active guard here but Kingston has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well.
Jacobs trying to control here.
Kingston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingston.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Kingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Kingston.
I think Jacobs 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomer Jacobs!
After winning the bout, Gomer Jacobs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toki Wartooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Combat Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wartooth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dethklok- Awaken. Jack has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
224 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toki Wartooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combat Jack!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wartooth avoids the head kick by Jack.
Wartooth takes the fight into the clinch.
Jack blocking some punches.
Wartooth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wartooth backwards.
Jack landing knees to the head.
Jack taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wartooth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wartooth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wartooth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wartooth stalling the fight.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wartooth is trying to push Jack away but Jack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wartooth misses with some punches.
Jack misses with the head strike.
Jack tries a body shot but Wartooth blocks it.
Wartooth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wartooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack prevents a body shot from Wartooth.
Jack holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Jack's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wartooth.
Jack scores with a knee to the head.
Wartooth avoiding damage as Jack throws knees to the body.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wartooth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Wartooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wartooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Toki Wartooth has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wartooth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wartooth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wartooth has had enough of the clinch but Jack keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jack looking to slow down the pace here.
Wartooth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wartooth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wartooth blocks an uppercut.
Wartooth is trying to stall.
Wartooth working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wartooth tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Wartooth back against the cage.
Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wartooths head.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Wartooth blocks with his arms.
Jack being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack prevents a body shot from Wartooth.
Jack pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wartooth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wartooth takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wartooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wartooth is leaning against Jack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jack lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Combat Jack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toki Wartooth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wartooth closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wartooth leaning against his opponent.
Jack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wartooth backwards.
Wartooth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wartooth has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Combat Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wartooth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wartooth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wartooth has Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Wartooth looking to stall.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
Wartooth has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wartooths head.
Wartooth misses with a body punch.
Wartooth trying to control the position but instead, Jack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wartooth into the cage.
Wartooth stalling against the cage.
Jack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wartooth misses with some punches.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wartooth misses with some punches.
Wartooth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wartooth fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wartooth leaning against his opponent.
Jack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wartooth avoids it.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Wartooth blocks with his arms.
Wartooth is trying to break free.
Jack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack has Wartooth pressed against the cage, preventing Wartooth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wartooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wartooth is trying to break the clinch but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wartooth misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wartooth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Wartooth blocks it.
Jack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wartooth is defending well for now.
Wartooth is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wartooth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wartooth struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jack.
Jack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wartooth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jack up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jack obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack pushes Wartooth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Wartooth blocks it.
Wartooth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jack scores with a shoulder strike.
Jack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wartooth tries to break the clinch but Jack is controlling the position.
Wartooth misses with the head strike.
Jack lands a left hand.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combat Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toki Wartooth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jack throws a series of punches but Wartooth moves out of range.
Wartooth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the cage.
Wartooth is looking to control Jack's arms but Jack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wartooth has his back to the cage.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wartooth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jack connects with a knee to the head.
Jack lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Jack lands a right hand.
Wartooth is rocked!
Jack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jack jerks Wartooth's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wartooth drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jack goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jack because Wartooth was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Combat Jack!
Combat Jack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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292 lbs
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285 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Bellamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy closes the distance and clinches.
Bellamy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hetfield.
Hetfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bellamy has Hetfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hetfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Bellamy.
Bellamy lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bellamy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hetfield's brow.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellamy won't allow it.
Hetfield tries to break free but Bellamy pushes him back against the cage.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bellamy.
Bellamy throws an elbow but it misses.
Bellamy trying to stall but Hetfield improves his position.
A short right from Hetfield on the inside.
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Hetfield avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bellamy.
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!
Bellamy is looking to clinch but Hetfield is avoiding it.
Hetfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Bellamy misses
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bellamy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hetfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellamy instigates a clinch.
Bellamy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hetfield's defenses.
Hetfield avoiding damage as Bellamy throws knees to the body.
Bellamy looking to throw knees to the head but Hetfield is blocking nicely.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bellamy throws an elbow but misses.
Bellamy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Bellamy misses with a knee to the head.
Hetfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellamy misses with a kick to the body.
Bellamy moves into the clinch.
Hetfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield avoids the elbow strike from Bellamy, against the cage.
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellamy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellamy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
Bellamy wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Bellamy.
Bellamy misses with a body kick.
Hetfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellamy.
Bellamy is looking to clinch but Hetfield is avoiding it.
Bellamy misses with a double jab.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hetfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bellamy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hetfield counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Bellamy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hetfield is looking for a kimura here.
Hetfield is working for a kimura but Bellamy is defending it quite comfortably.
Hetfield is looking for a kimura but Bellamy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hetfield to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hetfield.
Hetfield wants to free his trapped foot but Bellamy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hetfield is trying to control. Bellamy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hetfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Hetfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bellamy.
Bellamy dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Bellamy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellamy throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Bellamy is looking to clinch but Hetfield is avoiding it.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellamy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellamy wants to clinch but Hetfield slips to the side
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. Bellamy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Bellamy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bellamy throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellamy is looking to clinch but Hetfield is avoiding it.
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellamy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy thows a body shot but no joy.
Hetfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellamy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bellamy moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Bellamy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hetfield blocks an elbow strike.
Bellamy scores with a knee to the head.
Bellamy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bellamy throws an elbow but misses.
Bellamy misses with a knee strike.
Bellamy tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Bellamy lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellamy won't allow it.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy misses with a knee to the head.
Bellamy misses with a knee to the head.
Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bellamy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellamy connects with a jab.
Bellamy lands a big head kick that sends Hetfield tumbling to the mat! Bellamy takes a step backwards and waves Hetfield back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bellamy tries to clinch up
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Bellamy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hetfield.
Bellamy moves to clinch but Hetfield breaks away
and Hetfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Bellamy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Bellamy dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Sloppy strikes from Hetfield. Those never looked like landing.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Hetfield is having none of it.
Bellamy wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Bellamy! He's out on his feet! Hetfield rushes in and drops Bellamy with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hetfield!
An out of breath James Hetfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mick Gerrard enters the cage!
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25
154 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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23
158 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon gets tackled into the cage by Gerrard. Gerrard maintains the clinch.
Clendennon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clendennon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clendennon lands an elbow that stopped Gerrard in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mick Gerrard has been cut.
Gerrard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerrard lands with a light punch inside.
Clendennon crunches a lovely knee into Gerrard's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerrard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clendennon is keeping busy.
Clendennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gerrard blocks an elbow strike from Clendennon.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
Gerrard swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerrard backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gerrard.
Clendennon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gerrard.
Gerrard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerrard is defending well for now.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clendennon misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Clendennon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Gerrard.
Gerrard swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon presses Gerrard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Gerrard.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clendennon tries to work over Gerrard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Gerrard avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Gerrard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clendennon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gerrard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clendennon lands a good knee to the midsection. Gerrard won't want to take too many of those.
Gerrard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Clendennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws an elbow but it misses.
Clendennon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gerrard throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gerrard avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Gerrard blocks an elbow strike.
Gerrard misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerrard avoids the damage to the body.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but Gerrard blocks with his arms.
Gerrard managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Gerrard works on Clendennon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gerrard lands with a left to the head.
Gerrard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clendennon takes a shot to the head.
Gerrard tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Gerrard back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerrard avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
Clendennon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerrard working aggressively here.
Gerrard blocks an elbow strike.
Clendennon misses with a knee to the head.
Clendennon throws an elbow that misses.
Clendennon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Gerrard.
Clendennon gets through Gerrard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gerrard misses with some punches.
Clendennon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gerrard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clendennon lands a good knee to the midsection. Gerrard won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Gerrard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gerrard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gerrard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gerrard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clendennon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Gerrard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Clendennon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Gerrard on the inside.
Gerrard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gerrard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gerrard misses with the head strike.
Gerrard tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerrard swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerrard lands a left hand.
Gerrard can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Gerrard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Clendennon.
Gerrard is looking to clinch but Clendennon is avoiding it.
Gerrard throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerrard manages to avoid it.
Gerrard avoids the body shot from Clendennon.
Gerrard doesn't manage to clinch there - Clendennon circles away.
Clendennon 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.
Gerrard throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mick Gerrard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerrard misses with a looping right.
Gerrard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
Gerrard thuds a left hand into Clendennon's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clendennon throws a right hand that Gerrard ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerrard also avoids with ease.
Gerrard connects with a looping right hand.
Gerrard throws a looping overhand right but Clendennon ducks down to avoid it.
Clendennon connects with a nice looking jab.
Gerrard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gerrard, as that shot connected.
Gerrard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clendennon.
Gerrard misses with a wild body shot.
Gerrard misses with a looping right.
Gerrard misses with a body shot.
Gerrard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clendennon moves out of range of the strikes.
Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerrard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerrard avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerrard is defending well for now.
Gerrard tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Gerrard back against the cage.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craig Clendennon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside that Gerrard shrugs off.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Gerrard blocks an elbow strike.
Gerrard stalling in the clinch but Clendennon improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Gerrard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gerrard.
Gerrard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard avoids a wild elbow strike from Clendennon.
Gerrard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
Gerrard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clendennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerrard backwards.
Gerrard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clendennons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clendennon.
Clendennon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gerrard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clendennon connects with a knee to the head.
Clendennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clendennon lands with a right to the head.
Gerrard blocks an elbow strike from Clendennon.
Gerrard misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Gerrard tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clendennon lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerrard misses with the head strike.
Gerrard misses with the head strike.
Gerrard misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but Gerrard blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clendennon.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Clendennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Clendennon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clendennon.
Gerrard is breathing heavily.
Gerrard tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gerrard avoids the elbow strike from Clendennon, against the cage.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gerrard avoids it.
Clendennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gerrard throws a head punch that misses.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gerrard swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clendennon looking to throw knees to the head but Gerrard is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clendennon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Gerrard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clendennon looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerrard is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gerrard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clendennon misses with a kick to the body.
Clendennon blocks a jab.
Gerrard connects with a body shot.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but Gerrard checks it.
Clendennon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clendennon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Clendennon.
Gerrard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerrard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clendennon scores with a jab.
Clendennon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerrard.
Gerrard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerrard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerrard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clendennon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerrard circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerrard misses with a body shot.
Clendennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerrard.
Gerrard throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerrard wants to clinch up but Clendennon keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Clendennon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gerrard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerrard throws a nice looking combination but Clendennon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerrard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clendennon thuds a left hand into Gerrard's body.
Gerrard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clendennon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerrard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clendennon. Gerrard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerrard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clendennon forces Gerrard back against the cage and clinches.
Clendennon looking to throw knees to the head but Gerrard is blocking nicely.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon landing knees to the head.
Clendennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerrards head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gerrard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerrard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gerrard misses with the head strike.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Gerrard blocks it.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
Clendennon blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon landing knees to the body.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
A short right from Gerrard.
Gerrard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clendennon.
Gerrard managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Gerrard misses with a punch to the body.
Gerrard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gerrard blocks an elbow strike.
Clendennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clendennon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gerrard misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by Clendennon.
Gerrard swings wildly with an uppercut but Clendennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clendennon scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but Gerrard blocks with his arms.
Clendennon lands an elbow just above Gerrard 's eye.
Gerrard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clendennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gerrard.
Gerrard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Gerrard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gerrard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gerrard working aggressively here.
Clendennon tries to work over Gerrard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mick Gerrard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrard misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clendennon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
After winning the bout, Craig Clendennon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Warrior's choice of entrance music: Ultimate Warrior Entrance. On his way into the cage it seems that Gordus Clay has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gordus Clay seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Warrior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clay misses with the ground and pound.
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warrior is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it.
Clay misses with the ground and pound.
Warrior taking punishment in the form of punches.
Warrior gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clay works his way into side control.
Warrior is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Clay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Warrior is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Warrior to see if he's OK.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay wants to control but Warrior is keeping him busy.
Warrior is trying to improve his position.
Clay tries to score with some ground and pound. Warrior controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clay scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Warrior down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay looks up at the clock and then as Warrior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clay landing strikes.
Warrior is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Clay knocks Warrior out cold with a massive hammerfist! Clay Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
Gordus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordus Clay 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger comes to the cage accompanied by Body Rott. Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. Terrance Clam Digger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Del Norte with that takedown attempt.
Clam Digger connects with a right hand. Del Norte shakes it off.
Del Norte throws a lazy right hand but Clam Digger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Norte shoots in and drives through. Clam Digger sprawls well.
Del Norte looks to land a combination but Clam Digger avoids it well.
Del Norte shoots in and gets a takedown into Clam Digger's guard.
Clam Digger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clam Digger looking for a guillotine here but Del Norte defends easily.
Del Norte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clam Digger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clam Digger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clam Digger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Norte is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger wants to hit a switch here but Del Norte passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clam Digger there!
Del Norte looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clam Digger 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.
Clam Digger wants to get back to full guard.
Del Norte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clam Digger defending well though.
Clam Digger trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Norte.
Del Norte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Del Norte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Del Norte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clam Digger sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Norte is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clam Digger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clam Digger trying to keep a closed guard but Del Norte is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Del Norte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Del Norte throws a strike but Clam Digger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Del Norte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clam Digger looking to pass the guard.
Clam Digger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Del Norte looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Norte, not yet.
Del Norte keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Norte keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Del Norte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clam Digger forces his way into half guard.
Del Norte is looking for a sweep. Clam Digger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clam Digger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Del Norte!
Del Norte tries to lock up and control but Clam Digger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clam Digger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Norte is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position but Del Norte postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrance Clam Digger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Del Norte clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Clam Digger on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Clam Digger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clam Digger throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Norte.
A short right from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger lands a takedown into guard.
Del Norte is controlling Clam Digger's posture.
Del Norte striking off his back but it's not causing Clam Digger any problems.
Del Norte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Norte 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.
Del Norte has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Clam Digger doesn't defend quickly enough and Del Norte has managed to lock this one up! Can Clam Digger escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Del Norte on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Fantinaz Del Norte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baal Zebub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach comes to the cage accompanied by The Simpsons Theme Song. Bartholomew Roach had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baal Zebub!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zebub lands an overhand right.
Zebub connects with the punch.
Zebub throws a low kick but Roach moves out of range easily.
Roach cracks Zebub with a good jab.
Zebub cracks Roach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach throws a right hand that misses
and Zebub counters with a left and a right that stings Roach.
Roach is rocked!
Roach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roach closes the distance and pushes Zebub back into the cage.
Roach working Zebub over with knees to the body.
Zebub misses with the head strike.
Zebub with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zebub escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zebub misses with a hook. Roach ducked under it nicely.
Roach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zebub trying to land knees to the body.
Zebub on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zebub misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zebub blocking some punches.
Roach takes a shot to the head.
Zebub can't break the clinch.
Zebub misses with some punches.
Roach trying to stall but Zebub improves his position.
Roach misses with a knee strike.
Zebub misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zebub tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Roach.
Zebub on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zebub swings wildly with an uppercut but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roach.
Roach with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Zebub's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zebub throws a head punch that misses.
Roach misses with an elbow over the top.
Zebub lands a hook that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zebub.
Zebub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roach delivers a nice body kick.
Zebub looks winded!
Roach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roach with a jab.
Roach darts in and clinches Zebub up against the cage.
Roach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roach scores with a shot to the side of Zebub's head.
Zebub is working Roach over against the cage.
Roach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roach working Zebub over with knees to the body.
Zebub misses with the head strike.
Zebub misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zebub stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach swings wildly with an uppercut but Zebub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roach prevents Zebub from breaking the clinch.
Zebub tries to throw a body punch but Roach avoids it by throwing Zebub back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Roach.
It looks like Baal Zebub has been cut.
Roach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Roach as the two fighters clinch.
Roach gets through Zebub's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zebub.
Zebub tries to work over Roach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zebub tries to circle away but Roach has him pinned against the cage.
Zebub is trying to break the clinch but Roach has him pressed against the cage.
Roach throws an elbow that misses.
Roach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zebub tries to throw a body punch but Roach avoids it by throwing Zebub back against the cage.
Roach gets through Zebub's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach tries to land knees in the clinch but Zebub avoids the damage to the body.
Zebub's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zebub plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roach wants to clinch.
Roach misses with a head kick.
Roach scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zebub 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.
Roach connects with a crisp jab.
Zebub takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baal Zebub's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zebub moves forwards but Roach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roach cracks Zebub with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Zebub is just out of range.
Roach has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zebub throws a jab when Roach was well out of range.
Roach connects with a leg kick. Zebub looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roach scores with a nice strike.
Roach scores with the left hand. Zebub knows he should have avoided that one.
Zebub is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zebub switches off momentarily and Roach cracks him with a monster right hand! Zebub topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Roach dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Roach!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Roach!
Bartholomew Roach retains his light heavyweight title!
Bartholomew Roach decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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