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FFC 10:McFinnigan vs Jones PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaleb Aslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Glasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaleb Aslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clyde Glasper!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aslan avoids the body shot from Glasper.
Aslan moves into the clinch.
Aslan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aslan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Glasper regains guard immediately.
Aslan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aslan looking to sit in guard and control but Glasper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aslan wants to sweep but no luck.
Glasper throws and elbow that misses. Aslan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glasper's guard. Nice move by Aslan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glasper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aslan wants to control from the top but Glasper keeps moving.
Aslan thows a big elbow that misses.
Glasper has control of Aslan's left arm, preventing Aslan from doing any damage.
Aslan slips nicely into half guard.
Aslan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Glasper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aslan 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.
Glasper is refusing to be controlled, as Aslan sits in half guard.
Aslan stalling.
Aslan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aslan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aslan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Glasper's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aslan throws a head kick that half lands.
Glasper lands a lovely overhand right.
Aslan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Glasper misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Glasper misses.
Glasper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aslan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glasper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aslan somewhat.
Aslan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Glasper tries to bum rush Aslan with a series of wild strikes but Aslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glasper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aslan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aslan moves into the clinch.
Aslan wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aslan stalls.
Aslan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Glasper regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasper wants to stand up but Aslan is controlling him.
Aslan pushing down on Glasper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Glasper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Glasper moves into full guard.
Aslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Glasper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glasper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aslan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleb Aslan dominated that round.
That's time! Aslan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glasper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aslan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glasper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aslan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aslan closes the distance and clinches.
Aslan throws an elbow but it misses.
Aslan jumps into guard, dragging Glasper to the mat.
Glasper lying in Aslan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aslan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Glasper taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaleb Aslan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis's entrance music is All I Do is Win. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Troy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lewis takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson keeps Lewis at a distance using the push kick.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Jackson.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
Jackson feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Lewis shrugs it off though.
Lewis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Troy Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Mike Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lewis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lewis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Troy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Lewis crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lewis is rocked!
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Lewis tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Lewis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands with a hook. Lewis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson drops Lewis with a big left hand! Lewis is injured, injured bad! Jackson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Moller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick Moller has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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224 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrick Moller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos cracks Moller with an open hand slap.
It looks like Fredrick Moller has been cut.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Moller saw that one coming.
Moller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Moller shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Moller.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Moller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Moller blocks a jab.
Moller with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Moller avoids it well.
Moller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrick Moller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moller shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos cracks Moller with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Moller looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dos Santos finish him?
Moller is rocked!
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos cracks Moller with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Moller looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dos Santos finish him?
Oh Moller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moller fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Moller out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Scribner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spike Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Scribner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Scribner shows good takedown defense.
Scribner throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Scribner misses with a head kick.
Scribner slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scribner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scribner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scribner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scribner stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scribner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva blocks a head kick by Scribner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scribner misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scribner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scribner is looking to clinch.
Scribner tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scribner stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Scribner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scribner misses with a wild combination.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Scribner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scribner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scribner misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scribner thumps Silva with a low kick.
Eric Scribner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scribner tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scribner to the ground. Scribner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scribner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scribner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scribner throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scribner tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scribner to the ground. Scribner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scribner throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Eric Scribner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scribner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva dives in and grabs Scribner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scribner pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scribner scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Scribner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Scribner throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Scribner slams his shin into Silva's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scribner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scribner scores with a leg kick.
Scribner throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Scribner throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spike Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scribner lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Scribner. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Scribner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scribner throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scribner did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Scribner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scribner makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Scribner leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Scribner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scribner lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eric Scribner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scribner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Scribner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scribner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Scribner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snabbo Smido has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Smido lands with a shot to the body.
Smido throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Smido scores with a jab to the body.
Rhodes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smido dips to his left and cracks Rhodes with an uppercut!
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smido sprawls well. Smido wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhodes gets slowly back to his feet.
Smido shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smido throwing strikes but missing.
Smido postures up in Rhodes's guard and throws a big left but Rhodes blocks it.
Smido wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Smido throws and elbow that misses. Rhodes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smido's guard. Nice move by Rhodes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodes has gone for a leg lock! Smido slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhodes's guard.
Smido throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smido lands a couple of digs.
Smido in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smido trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Smido with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smido is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smido is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smido chips away with some ground and pound.
Smido distracts Rhodes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smido accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smido trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Smido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smido defends well.
Smido lands a couple of elbows.
Smido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smido advances position into side control!
Smido throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smido working away.
Rhodes trying to remain calm as Smido controls from the top position.
Rhodes wants to control but Smido postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smido scoring with punches from side control.
Rhodes struggling a bit here.
Smido is working Rhodes over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Smido are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smido controls the position.
Smido postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smido lands a few punches from side control.
Rhodes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smido looking for submissions off his back.
Smido works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smido counters with a takedown into side control.
Smido throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes avoids it well.
Rhodes is trying to improve his position.
Smido wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodes keeps working.
Rhodes is trying to control Smido's posture but Smido avoids it.
Smido scores with punches from side control.
Smido working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rhodes taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido scores with punches from side control.
Smido connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rhodes some visible discomfort.
Rhodes is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodes is trying to control Smido's posture but Smido avoids it.
Rhodes tries to improve position but can't.
Smido lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rhodes is trying to improve his position.
Smido creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rhodes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smido thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido landing strikes.
Rhodes struggling a bit here.
Smido tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rhodes's legs.
Smido is putting a hurting on Rhodes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rhodes is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes dodges the ground and pound from Smido.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smido trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Smido is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smido in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smido in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smido cracks Rhodes with a big elbow.
Rhodes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido throwing strikes but Rhodes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rhodes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smido keeps working.
Smido tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodes working the ground and pound.
Rhodes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smido is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smido is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smido manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhodes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Smido circles away easily
and Smido counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rhodes!
Smido landing strikes from the mount and Rhodes is in trouble!
Smido content just to control the position here.
Smido landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smido looking to control but Rhodes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodes working to try and regain half guard.
Smido looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to hold on but Smido postures up.
Smido working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smido working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rhodes is rocked!
The referee warns Rhodes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Rhodes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes is desperately trying to improve his position but Smido has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes is bucking up trying to escape but Smido cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rhodes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhodes seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice strikes from Smido there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to get back to full guard.
Smido working Rhodes over with strikes.
Smido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smido.
Smido looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smido is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snabbo Smido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smido.
Smido scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smido misses with a head shot. Rhodes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smido throws and elbow that misses. Rhodes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smido's guard. Nice move by Rhodes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smido has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Smido.
Smido is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rhodes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smido is keeping the position for now.
Rhodes trying to control but Smido is working from the bottom.
Smido working for a triangle but Rhodes defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smido is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up.
Will Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt
and Smido counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rhodes's guard now.
Rhodes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smido with a nice head shot there.
Smido wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smido tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes can't keep his opponent in guard - Smido advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snabbo Smido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smido has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabbo Smido!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StClaire (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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168 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George StClaire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson lands a right hook to the body.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but StClaire is out of range.
StClaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
George StClaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but StClaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. StClaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson fails to land with a series of punches.
StClaire tries for a takedown but Erikson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson swings for the body but StClaire moves out of range.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson throws a body punch but StClaire moves out of range.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from StClaire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
StClaire defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
StClaire looks to land a combination. Erikson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
StClaire shoots in looking for a takedown. Erikson tries to sprawl out of it but StClaire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erikson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorn Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George StClaire.
StClaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erikson thuds a left hand into StClaire's body.
StClaire looks gassed!
StClaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by StClaire.
StClaire slips a straight right by Erikson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson jabs StClaire right on the nose. StClaire blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
StClaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
StClaire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erikson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
StClaire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StClaire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClaire tries for a kimura but Erikson is defending well.
StClaire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Erikson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for StClaire but great work by Erikson.
StClaire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Erikson wants to stand up but StClaire has a hold of him and won't allow it.
StClaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erikson tries to stand and escape but StClaire is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClaire manages to get to full guard.
Erikson wants to stand but StClaire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
StClaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
StClaire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erikson defends it easily.
Erikson stands up from StClaire's guard - Erikson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. StClaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
StClaire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Erikson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StClaire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and StClaire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StClaire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
StClaire wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
StClaire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
StClaire has gone for a leg lock! Erikson slips out almost immediately though and dives into StClaire's guard.
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 Bjorn Erikson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
StClaire walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson.
StClaire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Erikson to the mat! Erikson manages to get full guard.
StClaire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and StClaire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StClaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erikson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
StClaire stops Erikson from standing up.
StClaire stands and throws Erikson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClaire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StClaire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Erikson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but StClaire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
StClaire is trying to get an arm triangle but Erikson is defending well.
StClaire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erikson, who protects the arm well.
Erikson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, StClaire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClaire tries for a kimura but Erikson is defending well.
StClaire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erikson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClaire has hold of Erikson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Erikson seems comfortable defending it but StClaire has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Erikson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Erikson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but StClaire couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George StClaire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno RX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bruno RX was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno RX!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RX closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. RX pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from RX, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RX looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
David Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno RX.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RX. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for RX on that attempt.
RX on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
RX looks gassed!
RX takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RX on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruno RX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Johnson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into RX's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Johnson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). David Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Chidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel's entrance music is Red Hot Chili Peppers - Don't Forget Me. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luck Chidell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chidell tries to bum rush Daniel with a series of wild strikes but Daniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chidell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chidell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chidell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chidell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniel.
Luck Chidell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chidell throws a series of punches but Daniel avoids them all with ease.
Chidell swinging wildly here.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chidell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chidell swinging wildly here.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Chidell circles away.
Daniel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chidell's half guard.
Daniel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel is trying to work for a kimura but Chidell is defending well.
Daniel prevents Chidell from standing back up.
Daniel wants to work for an arm triangle but Chidell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daniel prevents Chidell from standing back up.
Daniel seems to be looking for submissions.
Chidell is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chidell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniel.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Daniel.
Daniel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Riley Daniel has been cut.
Chidell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chidell throws a nice looking combination but Daniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel fails with the takedown.
Chidell throws a big shot that misses.
Chidell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniel circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniel tries to clinch but Chidell is having none of it.
Chidell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chidell throws a looping overhand right but Daniel ducks down to avoid it.
Daniel tries to clinch but Chidell is having none of it.
Luck Chidell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel looks for a takedown but Chidell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel shoots in but no luck this time.
Chidell throws a right and a left that Daniel avoids nicely.
Daniel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chidell swivels and escapes.
Daniel tries to clinch but Chidell is having none of it.
Chidell rushes Daniel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chidell breaks the clinch.
Chidell misses with a wild combination.
Daniel takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniel tries a body shot but Chidell blocks it.
Chidell stops a takedown attempt from Daniel.
Chidell working hard to break the clinch.
Chidell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniel shoots in but Chidell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chidell is fending him off so far but Daniel persists. Nope, Chidell circles away and we're back to standing.
Chidell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chidell misses with the combination.
Chidell drives through and clinches with Daniel against the cage.
Daniel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chidell is trying to break the clinch but Daniel has him pressed against the cage.
Chidell breaks from the clinch.
Chidell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chidell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniel.
Daniel shoots for a takedown but Chidell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chidell misses with a few strikes there.
Daniel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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 Riley Daniel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Daniel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chidell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniel circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Chidell misses.
Daniel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chidell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chidell scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Chidell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Chidell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Chidell as Daniel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel wants to clinch up but Chidell keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Chidell catches Daniel right on the button with a cross.
Chidell wants to clinch up but Daniel keeps it at a distance.
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt - Chidell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chidell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniel fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chidell throws a nice looking combination but Daniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but Chidell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chidell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniel.
Chidell misses with a few strikes there.
Chidell misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel has a takedown stuffed.
Chidell looks to land a combination but Daniel avoids it well.
Daniel takes the fight into the clinch.
Chidell is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniel has double underhooks.
Daniel tries to work over Chidell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daniel prevents Chidell from breaking the clinch.
Chidell is trying to break the clinch but Daniel has him pressed against the cage.
Daniel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Chidell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daniel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chidell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chidell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chidell tries to bum rush Daniel with a series of wild strikes but Daniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniel fails to land the takedown.
Chidell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chidell stuffs the takedown.
Chidell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chidell throws a series of punches but Daniel avoids them all with ease.
Chidell throws a series of punches but Daniel avoids them all with ease.
Daniel instigates a clinch.
Daniel jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Daniel around his waist. Daniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chidell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel wants a takedown.
Chidell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chidell throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chidell tries to keep at a distance but Daniel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chidell is trying to break free.
Daniel jumps guard but Chidell stands there with Daniel around his waist. Daniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniel wants a takedown but no success here.
Chidell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniel has him pressed against the cage.
Chidell scores with a shot to the side of Daniel's head.
Chidell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daniel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chidell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chidell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chidell closes the distance and pushes Daniel back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chidell breaks the clinch.
Chidell scores with a three punch combo!
Chidell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniel gets a takedown into half guard.
Chidell is trying to stand back up but Daniel is controlling him
Daniel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chidell kicks off Daniel and gets to his feet.
Chidell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniel closes the distance and pushes Chidell back into the cage.
Daniel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daniel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luck Chidell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Daniel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chidell swivels and escapes.
Daniel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Chidell does no damage.
Daniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniel fails with a takedown attempt.
Chidell swinging wildly here.
Chidell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chidell throws a right hand that Daniel ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniel also avoids with ease.
Chidell misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Chidell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniel gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniel tries for a takedown but Chidell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chidell stops a takedown attempt from Daniel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniel is trying to drag Chidell to the mat but Chidell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniel tries for a takedown but Chidell manages to get underhooks.
Chidell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chidell throws a lazy right hand but Daniel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chidell looks to land a combination but Daniel avoids it well.
Chidell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chidell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniel.
Daniel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chidell wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel seems to be working for a kimura but Chidell defends the submission attempt.
Chidell is trying to stand up here but Daniel is controlling him well.
Daniel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chidell defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel stops Chidell from getting back to his feet.
Daniel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chidell is just riding it out for now. Daniel eventually gives up the hold.
Chidell is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniel avoids the body shot from Chidell.
Chidell misses with a few strikes there.
Chidell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daniel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chidell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daniel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daniel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chidell wants to stand and escape but Daniel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidell can't keep his opponent in guard - Daniel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chidell pushes Daniel off and gets back to his feet.
Daniel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chidell won't allow Daniel to pass to mount.
Chidell pushes Daniel off looking to stand but Daniel dives back in and keeps control.
Daniel is trying to work for a kimura but Chidell is defending well.
Daniel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chidell is just riding it out for now. Daniel eventually gives up the hold.
Daniel trying to pass the guard but Chidell defending well.
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 Riley Daniel.
I think Daniel 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Daniel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halfway Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crook's choice of entrance music: Shook Ones pt II. 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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161 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halfway Crook!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald swings for the body but Crook moves out of range.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Nice cross by Crook.
Crook swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Crook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crook scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halfway Crook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald defending well as Crook loads up on a big left hand.
Crook throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Crook.
Crook misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Crook misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Crook.
Nice jab there from Crook.
Crook throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crook.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Crook saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crook lands the left hand.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Crook is just out of range.
Crook throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Crook sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crook misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crook keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crook is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crook keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Crook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crook cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crook was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Crook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halfway Crook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Crook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crook lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald is looking to wear down Crook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald throws a jab when Crook was well out of range.
Crook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Crook misses with a body punch
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
McDonald throws the left hand but Crook avoids the punch easily.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Crook with an uppercut!
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crook.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfway Crook dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crook on the side of the head.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crook throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crook throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
Crook misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Crook off the cage and back into rage.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Crook.
Crook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Crook staying out of range there.
Halfway Crook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Crook misses
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
Crook throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crook missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crook avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Crook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Crook throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crook moves away.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crook loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Crook misses with a body shot.
Crook throws a head kick that misses.
Crook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crook won't be happy with that.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald tries for a kimura but Crook is defending well.
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crook, who protects the arm well.
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Crook is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crook has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald tries for a kimura but Crook is defending well.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crook knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Crook.
McDonald slips a jab from Crook.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crook connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crook.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crook.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Crook is just out of range.
Crook misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Crook!
McDonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDonald looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crook is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crook and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Crook is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy McDonald!
Tommy McDonald retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Micky McFinnigan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micky McFinnigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFinnigan lands a right hook to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFinnigan manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and McFinnigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but McFinnigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones letting McFinnigan take a breather here.
Jones blocks a body shot from McFinnigan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McFinnigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFinnigan's efforts to push away.
McFinnigan stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFinnigan.
McFinnigan leaning against his opponent.
McFinnigan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFinnigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McFinnigan clinches.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
McFinnigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McFinnigan.
McFinnigan scores with a body shot.
Jones misses the body punch
and McFinnigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McFinnigan tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
McFinnigan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and McFinnigan counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at McFinnigan to acknowledge the strikes.
McFinnigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
McFinnigan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFinnigan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Micky McFinnigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McFinnigan is looking to clinch.
McFinnigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones takes a swing at McFinnigan's ribcage but misses.
McFinnigan is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McFinnigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
McFinnigan scores with a shot to the body.
McFinnigan wants to clinch
and McFinnigan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. McFinnigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFinnigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from McFinnigan misses the target.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFinnigan.
A big left from McFinnigan misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFinnigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McFinnigan's head.
A shot to the body from McFinnigan misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Micky McFinnigan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands a jab.
McFinnigan swinging wildly here.
McFinnigan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
McFinnigan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
McFinnigan has managed to clinch.
McFinnigan is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Micky McFinnigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFinnigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws and low kick but McFinnigan moves out of range easily.
McFinnigan misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from McFinnigan misses its intended target.
McFinnigan misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Pete Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McFinnigan.
McFinnigan misses with a body punch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
McFinnigan looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones jabs at McFinnigan's body.
McFinnigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFinnigan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McFinnigan is rocked!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from McFinnigan.
Oh McFinnigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands an uppercut, right on the button! McFinnigan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Jones!
Pete Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
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