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CCF Midweek Mayhem 144 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch has chosen HEALTH - TEARS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Matthews tumbling to the canvas! Fitch pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Matthews was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Fitch!
After the fight, Adam Fitch 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws out a loose jab but Dime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dime misses with a jab to the body
and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Dime didn't expect that.
Dime wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Main Event Gym inform us that Dime has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slater postures up.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Dime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Dime!
Slater has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dime should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Slater has tightened it up now! Dime should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Slater!
Harry Slater tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire connects with a jab.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Cheshire shoots in looking for a takedown but Malone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheshire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malone blocks the elbow strike.
Cheshire misses with an elbow over the top.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheshire.
Malone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Cheshire on the inside.
Cheshire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malone avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malone takes an elbow to the temple.
Malone has Cheshire pushed against the cage.
Malone misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cheshire.
Cheshire slows down the pace here.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheshire.
Malone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheshire or not.
Malone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheshire has Malone pressed against the cage.
Cheshire has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cheshire.
Cheshire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malone is looking to control Cheshire's arms but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malone has his back to the cage.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Malone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheshire.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheshire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone tries a body shot but Cheshire blocks it.
Malone is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That has opened up Zoey Malone's cut even more.
Cheshire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malone blocks an elbow strike.
Cheshire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cheshire misses with a punch on the inside.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cheshire ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Cheshire closes the distance but Malone moves to the side
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Cheshire closes the distance but Malone moves to the side
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire moves to clinch but Malone breaks away
and Malone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheshire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
Cheshire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches.
Cheshire looking to throw knees to the head but Malone is blocking nicely.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Malone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malone throws a front kick that sends Cheshire stumbling back into the cage.
Cheshire wants to clinch
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cheshire!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cheshire wants to control but Malone postures up.
Malone trying to control the action but Cheshire is working from the bottom.
Cheshire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malone tries to get to full guard but Cheshire has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Cheshire seems content to control.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malone is staying active underneath Cheshire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cheshire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Cheshire prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone is staying active underneath Cheshire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cheshire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Cheshire shows good takedown defense.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Malone does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt
and Cheshire counters with a good, hard body kick but Malone shrugs it off.
Malone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cheshire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Cheshire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheshire fails with the takedown.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheshire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone stuns Cheshire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheshire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malone prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Malone.
Malone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malone misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Malone as the two fighters clinch.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Cheshire has Malone pressed against the cage, preventing Malone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire tries to clinch up
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Cheshire forces Malone back against the cage and clinches.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Cheshire tries for a takedown but Malone manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cheshire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malone dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cheshire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheshire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malone trying to remain calm as Cheshire controls from the top position.
Malone tries to buck Cheshire off but Cheshire is having none of it.
Malone wants to control but Cheshire postures up.
Cheshire trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
Malone is looking to regain half guard here but Cheshire keeps moving and retains side control.
Malone wants to control but Cheshire postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone manages to get back to half guard.
Cheshire wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malone looking for submissions off his back.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheshire is working away from the top position though.
Cheshire is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
Cheshire is taking a breather. Malone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheshire is working away from the top position though.
Cheshire is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is not content to let Cheshire control the position.
Benji Cheshire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but Cheshire gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cheshire goes for a takedown attempt but Malone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch
and Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone blocks an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Nice body punch from Malone - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Malone.
Malone is trying to stall.
Benji Cheshire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone blocks the elbow strike.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
Malone is looking to control Cheshire's arms but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malone has his back to the cage.
Malone leaning against his opponent.
Cheshire tries to stall but Malone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malone'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.
Cheshire taking a breather.
Cheshire blocks a body shot from Malone.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire throws a lazy body kick
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
Malone connects with a body shot.
Cheshire slips a straight right by Malone.
Cheshire clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone blocking some punches.
Cheshire lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Cheshire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zoey Malone just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malone lands a jab to the head.
Cheshire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Cheshire avoids it.
Malone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malone lands an overhand right.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheshire gets caught flat footed, as Malone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cheshire is controlling Malone's posture.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Cheshire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zoey Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheshire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheshire is retaining full guard.
Cheshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheshire checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheshire.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheshire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it.
Malone scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malone's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheshire blocking some punches.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Cheshire prevents a body shot from Malone.
Cheshire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands a shoulder strike.
Cheshire effectively controlling the action here.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Malone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cheshire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone.
Cheshire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheshire throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cheshire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malone wants to control from the top but Cheshire keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Cheshire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cheshire won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking for a triangle but Cheshire pushes his legs off easily.
Malone being controlled here, momentarily.
Cheshire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cheshire has managed to get both his arms back between Malone's legs - danger averted.
Cheshire trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheshire controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Malone moves away
and Malone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cheshire moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheshire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Malone blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Malone fails to land.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Cheshire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benji Cheshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire throws the kick towards the body but Malone avoids it.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Cheshire saw that one coming.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Cheshire ducks down to avoid it.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malone throws a leg kick which misses Cheshire's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheshire tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Cheshire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheshire instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Malone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire pushes off an throws an elbow but Malone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malone blocks the elbow strike.
Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheshire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire moves into the clinch.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheshire's elbow.
Malone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheshire is looking for a takedown.
Cheshire has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malone pushes Cheshire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malone lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Malone shrugs off.
Cheshire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cheshire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malone manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Cheshire tries to move into range but Malone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malone misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire walks into a straight right hand from Malone.
Malone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cheshire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheshire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Malone moves away
and Malone counters with an inside leg kick.
Malone works Cheshire's body with a nice hook.
Malone closes the distance and clinches up with Cheshire, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes Cheshire against the cage but Cheshire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheshire wants to clinch
and Malone counters with a nice uppercut.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone throws out a powerful jab.
Malone misses with a hook.
Benji Cheshire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cheshire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malone really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoey Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malone 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Zoey Malone wins by unanimous decision!
Zoey Malone very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekken Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - Side 2 Side. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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137 lbs
11 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tekken Slice!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Slice on that attempt.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Slice moved out of range nicely.
Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Slice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Slice has control of the leg.
Slice trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Slice prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Slice is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Slice wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Slice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slice uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slice's best efforts.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
Slice is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slice to get the leverage.
Slice trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Slice prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slice to get the leverage.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slice pulls his head out easily.
Slice is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
Jackson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slice passes into side control.
Slice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slice is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slice avoid being mounted?
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Slice defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Slice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Tyrone Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Slice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slice under the eye.
Slice looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slice is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jackson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slice is looking to defend but Jackson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slice! Jackson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slice taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyrone Jackson!
Tyrone Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whonjon William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trejo comes to the cage accompanied by Dire Straits- Six Blade Knife. Whonjon William has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Whonjon William!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trejo misses with a body shot.
Trejo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trejo wants to clinch up but William keeps it at a distance.
William stuns Trejo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Trejo.
No luck for William with that takedown attempt.
Trejo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
William circles away from the clinch attempt
and William counters with a stiff right hand.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trejo tries to sprawl but William drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
William is just content to waste time from the top position. Trejo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trejo keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.
Trejo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William prevents Trejo from getting back to his feet.
William wants to control from the top but Trejo keeps moving.
William is looking to work some ground and pound but Trejo has wrist control.
William is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
William loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo keeping full guard, as William tries to pass.
William not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trejo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but William circles away quickly and effectively.
William keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
William tries to work over Trejo's front leg with a kick but Trejo checks it.
William dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trejo clinches with his opponent.
William tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trejo smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Trejo misses.
William misses with a body shot.
William throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trejo's waist but Trejo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing William off to one side.
Danny Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whonjon William.
Trejo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. William manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trejo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
William moves into range and clinches up with Trejo.
William has had enough of the clinch but Trejo keeps him there for the moment.
Trejo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on William - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trejo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
William is struggling to control the position.
William throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
William digs a right hand into Trejo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trejo's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trejo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whonjon William will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trejo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Whonjon William has been cut.
William tries to circle away but Trejo has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
William blocks an elbow strike from Trejo.
Trejo is trying to break the clinch but William is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trejo with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William jabs at Trejo's body.
Trejo fails in his attempt to clinch.
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trejo.
William is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trejo rather than just go for the knockout.
Trejo lands a big head kick that sends William tumbling to the mat! Trejo takes a step backwards and waves William back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trejo lands a left and a right that send William crashing to the mat, dazed. Trejo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
William is rocked!
Trejo fails in his attempt to clinch.
William is still on wobbly legs! Can Trejo finish him?
Trejo slips under a jab.
Good work by Trejo as he checks the leg kick.
William seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and William counters with a right hand to the body.
William swats away the attempt to clinch by Trejo.
Trejo throws a sloppy head kick
and William counters with a lovely straight right hand!
William avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trejo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract William.
William shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trejo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trejo instigates a clinch.
Trejo lands an elbow just above William 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
William tries to score a body lock takedown but Trejo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trejo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of William backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo prevents a body shot from William.
Trejo misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
William stalling the fight.
William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
William fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trejo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
William tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trejo swivels and escapes.
Danny Trejo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whonjon William.
William swats away the attempt to clinch by Trejo.
William keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo throws a perfectly timed hook that sends William crashing down! William tries to stagger back to his feet but Trejo just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused William asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Raatikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Raatikainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Children of Bodom - Are you dead yet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jaska Raatikainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
158 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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145 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Raatikainen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao looks to throw the jab but Raatikainen is out of range.
Falcao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raatikainen scores with a push kick.
Falcao throws a jab when Raatikainen was well out of range.
Raatikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Falcao.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao moves out of range as Raatikainen throws a body kick.
Raatikainen slips a jab and a cross from Falcao.
Raatikainen throws the kick towards the body but Falcao avoids it.
Raatikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Falcao throws a poor cross that misses
and Raatikainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Falcao won't be happy with that.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raatikainen in side control, throwing shots but Falcao defends.
Falcao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raatikainen controls the position.
Falcao wants to control but Raatikainen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raatikainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Raatikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcao dodges the ground and pound from Raatikainen.
Raatikainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Falcao struggling a bit here.
Falcao is looking for a sweep.
Raatikainen wants to take a breather but Falcao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Raatikainen.
Raatikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Falcao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raatikainen trying to control the position.
Falcao throws a strike but Raatikainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raatikainen.
Falcao looking to control.
Raatikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falcao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raatikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falcao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raatikainen wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Raatikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raatikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen is fighting to break Falcao's control of his arms but Falcao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Falcao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falcao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raatikainen.
Raatikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raatikainen lands a couple of elbows.
Raatikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Falcao.
Raatikainen slips nicely into half guard.
Falcao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Raatikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raatikainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raatikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Raatikainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raatikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falcao pulls Raatikainen in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raatikainen.
Raatikainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Raatikainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raatikainen cracks Falcao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raatikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Raatikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raatikainen misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
Raatikainen connects with a right hand. Falcao shakes it off.
Raatikainen misses the shot to the body.
Raatikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcao misses with a left hand
and Raatikainen counters with a shoot takedown. Falcao fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raatikainen is one step ahead there.
Raatikainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raatikainen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raatikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raatikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raatikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falcao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raatikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcao keeping full guard, as Raatikainen tries to pass.
Raatikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falcao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Falcao is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Raatikainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Falcao trying to control but Raatikainen is working from the bottom.
Raatikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao trying to hold on to Raatikainen's head to control him but Raatikainen postures up.
Raatikainen trying to control the action but Falcao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Falcao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raatikainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Falcao tries to roll over but Raatikainen keeps him under control.
Raatikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raatikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falcao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raatikainen is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao is not content to let Raatikainen control the position.
Raatikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raatikainen is looking for a kimura here.
Falcao wants to improve his position but Raatikainen is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao is looking to get back to full guard here but Raatikainen has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Raatikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raatikainen lands the left hand.
Raatikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raatikainen. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Raatikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Raatikainen scores with a head kick.
Raatikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raatikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Raatikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Raatikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcao misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raatikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Raatikainen misses
and Falcao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raatikainen. Raatikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand
and Raatikainen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Falcao!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raatikainen working away.
Raatikainen trying to control the action but Falcao is working from the bottom.
Falcao gets back to half guard.
Raatikainen throwing shots but Falcao is blocking nicely.
Raatikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcao wants to control but Raatikainen is keeping busy.
Raatikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raatikainen trying to control the action but Falcao is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen prevents Falcao from improving his position.
Raatikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raatikainen wants to pass the guard but Falcao is defending well.
Raatikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raatikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falcao defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao has hold of Raatikainen's hands but Raatikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raatikainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raatikainen slips a nice elbow through Falcao's hands, connecting with Falcao's forehead.
Raatikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcao keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raatikainen throwing shots but Falcao is blocking nicely.
Raatikainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Raatikainen throwing shots but Falcao is blocking nicely.
Falcao wants to improve his position but Raatikainen is controlling well.
Raatikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falcao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raatikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Falcao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raatikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raatikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raatikainen wants to control but Falcao is keeping him busy.
Falcao tries to roll over but Raatikainen keeps him under control.
Falcao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raatikainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao is trying to get back to full guard.
Raatikainen trying to control the action but Falcao is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Raatikainen really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raatikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcao.
Falcao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raatikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raatikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Raatikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Raatikainen tests Falcao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raatikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raatikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raatikainen lands with a cross.
Raatikainen clobbers Falcao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raatikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcao in his tracks.
Falcao is rocked!
A big left from Falcao misses.
Oh Falcao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raatikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raatikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raatikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jaska Raatikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao lands with an overhand left.
Falcao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Raatikainen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaska Raatikainen!
A very excited looking Jaska Raatikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Hamara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleiser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gleiser tries to clinch up
and Hamara counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Michael Gleiser has been cut.
Gleiser tests Hamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gleiser doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamara circles away.
Hamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleiser misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamara tries to work over Gleiser's front leg with a kick but Gleiser checks it.
Gleiser wants to clinch up but Hamara keeps it at a distance.
Hamara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gleiser closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gleiser tries to bum rush Hamara with a series of wild strikes but Hamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turo Hamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gleiser throws a right and a left that Hamara avoids nicely.
Gleiser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gleiser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gleiser is breathing heavily.
Hamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gleiser.
Hamara throws a leg kick but Gleiser sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gleiser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamara doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gleiser wants to clinch up but Hamara keeps it at a distance.
Hamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gleiser.
Gleiser cracks Hamara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamara throws a front kick aimed at Gleiser's knee but Gleiser avoids it well.
Gleiser tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gleiser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamara throws a leg kick but Gleiser sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gleiser wants to clinch but Hamara slips to the side
and Hamara counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Hamara looking to finish!
Gleiser has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hamara should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gleiser has tightened it up now! Hamara should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Gleiser!
After the big win, Michael Gleiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Turo Hamara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatever, Glieser you're still a bitch and I fucked your mother.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muntz comes to the cage accompanied by Threw It On The Ground. Pulla Sorsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pulla Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sorsa moves away from the strike by Muntz.
Sorsa scores with a sloppy right hand. Muntz should have avoided that one.
It looks like Nelson Muntz has been cut.
Sorsa lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sorsa, right into the meat.
Sorsa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sorsa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muntz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sorsa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sorsa.
Sorsa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sorsa working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Sorsa.
Muntz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorsa.
Sorsa throws a head kick that misses.
Sorsa clinches.
Muntz blocking some punches.
Muntz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz looks to throw the jab but Sorsa is out of range.
Sorsa scores with a body shot.
Sorsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muntz.
Sorsa lands a big head kick that sends Muntz tumbling to the mat! Sorsa takes a step backwards and waves Muntz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Muntz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz misses with a low kick as Sorsa jumps back.
Oh Muntz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulla Sorsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorsa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Muntz! Sorsa dives in looking to finish! Muntz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pulla Sorsa!
A victorious Pulla Sorsa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Hamfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Fitzsimmons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mookie Hamfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hamfist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hamfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamfist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzsimmons but Fitzsimmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Hamfist does no damage.
Hamfist staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Hamfist down.
Hamfist moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamfist throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist fails with the takedown.
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamfist.
Hamfist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamfist misses with a double jab
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzsimmons enables Hamfist to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzsimmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist won't allow Fitzsimmons to sweep him here.
Hamfist wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Hamfist 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Fitzsimmons wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hamfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Hamfist.
Nice jab there from Hamfist.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Hamfist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Hamfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamfist takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamfist. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamfist throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist is looking to wear down Fitzsimmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons counters with a solid body kick.
Hamfist misses with a wild combination.
Hamfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamfist shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. He's pushed Hamfist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamfist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamfist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Hamfist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hamfist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamfist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamfist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamfist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamfist throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamfist wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamfist looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist misses with a wild combination.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Hamfist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist looking to pass the guard.
Hamfist throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Hamfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Hamfist from controlling successfully.
Hamfist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamfist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamfist throws a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Hamfist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Hamfist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzsimmons pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mookie Hamfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Hamfist.
Hamfist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Hamfist.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamfist misses with a double jab
and Fitzsimmons counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist dominated that second round.
That's time! Hamfist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Hamfist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Hamfist.
Hamfist throws a big shot that misses.
Hamfist misses with a looping left.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamfist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Hamfist ducks down to avoid it.
Hamfist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Hamfist throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Hamfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Hamfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamfist misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a one two! Hamfist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamfist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fitzsimmons quickly recovers to half guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamfist.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamfist.
Fitzsimmons has his hands clasped together around Hamfist's back. He's all about the action.
Hamfist wants to take a breather but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzsimmons trying to get back to full guard but Hamfist takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hamfist tries to control but Fitzsimmons wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist throws some wild stikes that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist thowing shots but they're missing.
Hamfist landing strikes from the mount.
Hamfist throws a wild left hand from mount and Fitzsimmons manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to get to full guard but Hamfist has control of the leg.
Hamfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is looking to take a break and control but Fitzsimmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamfist controlling the action here.
Hamfist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzsimmons defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzsimmons desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mookie Hamfist.
Good standup being displayed there by Hamfist as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist clearly takes that 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.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamfist.
Mookie Hamfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamfist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Hamfist counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzsimmons didn't expect that.
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamfist throws a strike but Fitzsimmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hamfist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamfist working for a triangle but Fitzsimmons defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamfist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamfist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzsimmons defends well.
Hamfist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fitzsimmons passes into half guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamfist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mookie Hamfist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamfist looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzsimmons tries to stand and escape but Hamfist is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fitzsimmons pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hamfist is trying to reverse the position but instead Fitzsimmons has taken his back - oops!
Hamfist tries to roll but Fitzsimmons sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamfist is working hard here to advance position.
Fitzsimmons is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hamfist trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hamfist can't escape the position.
What can Hamfist do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hamfist tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamfist wants to control his opponent's hands but Fitzsimmons gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Hamfist had his way with Jim Fitzsimmons in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hamfist is looking to score with low kicks.
Hamfist misses the shot to the body.
Hamfist shoots in but Fitzsimmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamfist manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Hamfist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamfist shoots in for a double leg but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzsimmons. No joy for Hamfist on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Hamfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamfist swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons gets double underhooks and turns Hamfist into the cage.
Hamfist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons is defending well.
Hamfist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzsimmons's efforts to push away.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Hamfist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamfist drags the fight down to the ground.
Hamfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamfist is trying to keep Fitzsimmons in close.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Hamfist keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Fitzsimmons wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Hamfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Hamfist's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Hamfist moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hamfist blocks the low kick.
Hamfist misses with a double jab.
Hamfist misses with a combination
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hamfist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamfist throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hamfist misses with a body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left to the body.
Hamfist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamfist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamfist is rocked!
Fitzsimmons drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hamfist right on the button. Hamfist goes down! Fitzsimmons follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fitzsimmons gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
An intense looking Jim Fitzsimmons took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Better luck next time, old chum!'.
The defeated Mookie Hamfist had this to say: 'I can't wait to lose again!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andraej Drakorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagles Giants (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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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 New York, Andraej Drakorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagles Giants!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giants throws a leg kick but Drakorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drakorov throws a sloppy head kick and Giants moves out of range easily.
Drakorov misses the jab.
Drakorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giants throws a good cross that connects.
Drakorov motions for Giants to come forward. Drakorov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drakorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Giants has closed the distance and engaged Drakorov in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Giants.
A head punch on the inside from Drakorov fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Giants tries to work over Drakorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drakorov can't find room to land a body shot as Giants controls the action.
Giants ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Giants no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Giants looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drakorov is one step ahead there.
Drakorov throws a strike but Giants rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drakorov has his foot on Giants's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giants works his way back into a safe position though.
Giants content to stall in guard here.
Giants in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drakorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giants scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drakorov wants to sweep here but Giants controlling him for the moment.
Giants wants to control from the top but Drakorov keeps moving.
Drakorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov working for a triangle but Giants defends it easily.
Drakorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giants wants to control from the top but Drakorov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giants preventing the sweep.
Drakorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Giants won't allow Drakorov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giants is looking to work some ground and pound but Drakorov has wrist control.
Drakorov keeping moving, preventing Giants from controlling successfully.
Giants got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drakorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giants has managed to get both his arms back between Drakorov's legs - danger averted.
Drakorov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Giants connects with a couple of short punches.
Giants cracks Drakorov with a solid left hand.
Giants postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giants avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Giants wants to control from the top but Drakorov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drakorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Giants can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Giants got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drakorov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giants has managed to get both his arms back between Drakorov's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giants throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giants accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giants throws a big elbow that misses.
Giants throws a strike but Drakorov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Giants manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giants blocks a body shot from Drakorov.
Still in the clinch, Giants scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagles Giants dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drakorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Andraej Drakorov has been cut.
A head kick from Giants lands but Drakorov takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giants avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drakorov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giants tries to move into range but Drakorov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Drakorov walks straight into a right hand from Giants - that's dropped him! Giants jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Drakorov from any more punishment! Drakorov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eagles Giants!
Andraej Drakorov spoke after the fight, saying 'Fucking Hell, Like to apologise to my camp for this god awful performance, I suck, I have no where to go after losing to a mediocre fighter like Wisk. Jeeesus, I'm a fucking disgrace and I'm off to top myself.'.
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