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Epic Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fat Retard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Retard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez takes a swing at Retard's ribcage but misses.
Retard throws a counter high kick but Alvarez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Retard.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Retard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Retard walks into a left hand.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Retard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Retard.
Retard slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Nice shot by Retard.
Retard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Retard has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Retard won't allow it.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Retard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Retard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Fat Retard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Alvarez.
Retard slows down the pace here.
Retard lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retard lands a damaging elbow.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Retard misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Retard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retard throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Retard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Retard's brow.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Retard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Retard walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Retard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Retard misses
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez is standing up over Retard. Retard looks to escape but Alvarez dives into side control.
The referee asks Alvarez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alvarez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Retard is defending well.
Retard is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvarez working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez prevents Retard from escaping the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Retard is working away.
Retard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Retard.
Retard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Retard checks it.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Retard throws a big counter combo bu Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Retard misses with a body shot.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvarez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Retard - the referee stops the clock and Alvarez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Retard. Alvarez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Retard. Retard obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvarez, right into the meat.
Alvarez jabs Retard right on the nose. Retard blinks but takes it well.
Retard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
It looks like Javier Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Retard.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Retard moved away.
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!
Retard tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
Retard throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Retard misses.
Retard missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle, before Retard throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Alvarez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Retard lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Fat Retard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Edmund Fitzgerald. Scott Watt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Giant !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giant .
Watt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Watt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giant forces Watt back against the cage and clinches.
Giant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watt pushes Giant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watt has Giant pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Giant - that landed with a thud.
Giant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watt blocks it with crossed arms.
Giant tries a knee to the head but Watt blocks it.
Giant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Giant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watt avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giant looking to throw knees to the head but Watt is blocking nicely.
Watt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Watt tries to land knees in the clinch but Giant avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Watt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giant prevents a body shot from Watt.
Watt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giant 's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giant tries to land a knee to the head but Watt blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Giant as Watt tries to tie him up.
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt misses the shot to the body.
Giant moves into the clinch.
Giant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Giant 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Giant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Giant pushes Watt up against the cage in a clinch.
Giant breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watt avoids the elbow strike from Giant , against the cage.
Giant avoiding damage as Watt throws knees to the body.
Giant misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Watt.
Giant misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Watt throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt tries a body shot but Giant blocks it.
Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giant closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Giant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Giant wriggles free and stands up.
Watt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watt is trying to break free.
Giant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watt.
Giant tries to break free but Watt pushes him back against the cage.
Giant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Giant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watt blocks it with crossed arms.
Giant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watt tightens his grip and picks Giant up, before dumping him to the ground. Giant manages to land in guard.
Giant working a defensive guard here.
Giant tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watt.
Watt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giant 's head.
Watt throwing strikes but missing.
Watt wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giant is on top in guard.
Giant throws an elbow that misses. Watt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giant 's guard. Nice move by Watt!
Watt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watt is controlling him.
Giant doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Watt stands up over Giant , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watt trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Watt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watt prevents Giant from getting back to his feet.
Watt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giant 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.
Giant wants to stand and escape but Watt is having none of it.
Watt throwing strikes from guard but Giant blocks nicely.
Watt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Giant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Watt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giant avoids it.
Watt tries for a takedown but Giant manages to get underhooks.
Little Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Watt.
Giant throws a knee to the head but misses.
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 Little Giant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Giant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watt avoiding damage as Giant throws knees to the body.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giant pushes Watt up against the cage in a clinch.
Giant fails to pull guard.
Watt is trying to drag Giant to the mat but Giant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little Giant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watt dodges an elbow strike from Giant .
Giant tries a knee to the head but Watt blocks it.
Watt working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giant takes an elbow to the temple.
Giant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Giant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watt pulls Giant into guard.
Giant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Watt's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giant throws a big elbow that misses.
Watt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watt pulls Giant in close to prevent any damage.
Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watt, up you get!
Giant clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Giant .
A short left from Watt.
Giant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watt goes for a takedown attempt but Giant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Little Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Watt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watt moves into range and clinches up with Giant .
Still in the clinch, Watt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giant wants to get back to striking at distance but Watt won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Watt obliges.
Watt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giant s head.
Giant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watt stalling in the clinch but Giant improves position.
Watt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Giant walks away with a smile on his face. Watt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Giant tries to keep at a distance but Watt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watt jumps into guard, dragging Giant to the mat.
Giant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giant landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Giant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott Watt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Giant advances position into side control!
Giant tries to stand but Watt is controlling his head.
The ground and pound from Giant seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Watt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Watt manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant wants to stand but Watt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Watt wants to control but Giant is keeping busy.
Giant looks to land a strike but Watt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Giant pushing down on Watt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Giant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Watt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Giant 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Giant 's back!
Watt trying to control momentarily.
Watt has the hooks in. Giant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Watt lands with a hammerfist to the side of Giant 's head.
Giant rolls, trying to escape but Watt keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Watt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Giant rushes Watt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Giant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Giant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watt.
Watt tries to score a body lock takedown but Giant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Watt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Giant tries to land a knee to the head but Watt blocks with his arms.
Watt is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Watt.
Watt cracks Giant with a nice body shot.
Giant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giant closes the distance and clinches.
Giant pulls guard successfully.
Giant is looking to stand up but Watt isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giant has momentary wrist control but Watt slips an elbow through the middle.
Watt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watt prevents Giant from getting back to his feet.
Giant working for a triangle but Watt defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watt distracts Giant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Giant trying to control the position.
Giant wants to stand up but Watt is controlling him.
Watt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watt connects with a couple of short punches.
Giant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Giant throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Watt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Watt trying to control the position from guard on top but Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giant wants to stand but Watt is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Watt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Giant dives on top into guard.
Watt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watt trying to control the position.
Giant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Giant manages to get himself to full guard.
Watt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watt wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watt controls the pace.
Watt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Giant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giant 's head.
Watt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giant wants to get back to his feet but Watt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
Giant is looking to stand up but Watt isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Watt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giant moves away.
Giant gets a clinch.
Watt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Giant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Giant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Watt blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Giant wants to stand up but Watt is controlling him.
Watt throws an elbow that misses. Giant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watt's guard. Nice move by Giant !
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Watt.
I think Watt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scott Watt!
After winning the bout, Scott Watt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jenkins Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins Jr ducks under a wild hook from Marx.
Marx misses with a wild body shot.
Marx 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.
Jenkins Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marx is working Jenkins Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marx is pushing down on Jenkins Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Marx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins Jr has his hands clasped together around Marx's back. He's all about the action.
Marx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx prevents Jenkins Jr from improving his position.
Jenkins Jr trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marx.
Marx is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jenkins Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Marx 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.
Marx cracks Jenkins Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx avoids the attempt from Jenkins Jr to control.
Marx jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jenkins Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marx's best efforts.
Jenkins Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins Jr keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marx sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins Jr defending well though.
Jenkins Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marx.
Marx prevents Jenkins Jr from improving his position.
Marx wants to take a breather but Jenkins Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins Jr is staying active underneath Marx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Marx stands up and beckons Jenkins Jr to join him on the feet.
Marx tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marx somewhat.
Jenkins Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marx misses with a looping right.
Marx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Jenkins Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx takes a swing at Jenkins Jr's ribcage but misses.
Marx loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins Jr slips the punch.
Good shot there by Marx.
Marx looks to throw the jab but Jenkins Jr is out of range.
Jenkins Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marx with a body shot.
Marx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jenkins Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jenkins Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marx's head.
Jenkins Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marx sprawls well initially but Jenkins Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marx trying to hold on to Jenkins Jr's head to control him but Jenkins Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Marx dominated that round.
That's time! Marx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marx was covering up waiting for the punch and Jenkins Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jenkins Jr trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
Marx trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marx's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins Jr moves nicely into side control.
Marx prevents Jenkins Jr from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr swings around for an armbar but Marx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jenkins Jr's guard.
Jenkins Jr keeping full guard, as Marx tries to pass.
Marx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Marx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ricky Marx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marx is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marx is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins Jr has wrist control.
Marx lands a couple of digs.
Marx trying to control but Jenkins Jr is working from the bottom.
Marx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins Jr can do to turn this around?
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Marx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx trying to control but Jenkins Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marx drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jenkins Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jenkins Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jenkins Jr!
Jenkins Jr works to advance to full mount. Marx defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jenkins Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marx has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marx!
Jenkins Jr has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marx trying to control but Jenkins Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Jenkins Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marx throws a body punch but Jenkins Jr moves out of range.
Marx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marx thuds a left hand into Jenkins Jr's body.
Jenkins Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marx.
Jenkins Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marx throws a shot to the body.
Marx is looking to wear down Jenkins Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Marx with that takedown attempt.
Marx dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins Jr lunges at Marx with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marx's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx takes a swing at Jenkins Jr's ribcage but misses.
Marx misses the body punch
letting Jenkins Jr counter with a right hand.
Marx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins Jr misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Marx tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins Jr ducks under a wild hook from Marx.
Jenkins Jr throws a leg kick but Marx sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marx feinted with a counter takedown.
Jenkins Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins Jr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx throws a jab when Jenkins Jr was well out of range.
Marx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins Jr swivels and escapes.
Jenkins Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marx misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricky Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins Jr as Marx shoots in.
Jenkins Jr scores with a jab. Marx acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marx throws a hook but Jenkins Jr blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Jenkins Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marx darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins Jr gets double underhooks and turns Marx into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins Jr.
Marx misses with a body shot.
Marx misses with a hook. Jenkins Jr ducked under it nicely.
Marx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins Jr ducks under a wild hook from Marx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenkins Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jenkins Jr seems content to control.
Jenkins Jr prevents Marx from improving his position.
Jenkins Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Marx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins Jr is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems inform me that Jenkins Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marx.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
Jenkins Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marx's guard.
Marx is looking to control Jenkins Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marx avoid being mounted?
Jenkins Jr tries to pass to full mount but Marx defends it.
Jenkins Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jenkins Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins Jr 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
Jeremy Jenkins Jr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Laurence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton Laurence could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Bon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Laurence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Bon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurence closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laurence thinking.
Bon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laurence under the eye.
It looks like Clayton Laurence has been cut.
Bon just misses with a punch to the body.
Laurence jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laurence walks into a left hand.
Bon misses the body punch
and Laurence counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon misses with a body shot.
Laurence was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bon throws an off balance right hand
and Laurence counters with a stiff right hand.
Bon throws a series of punches but Laurence avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon sends Laurence crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bon is motioning to the referee to let Laurence up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Laurence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bon looks to land a left hand but Laurence moved out of range nicely.
Laurence throws a front kick aimed at Bon's knee but Bon avoids it well.
Laurence seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurence manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Laurence misses the target.
Bon misses with a right hand
and Laurence counters with a left to the body.
Bon lands a jab to the head.
Clayton Laurence's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Laurence was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bon.
Bon misses with a looping left.
Laurence avoids the body shot from Bon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bon throws a big shot that misses.
Laurence half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Laurence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bon punishes Laurence's body with a nice straight punch.
Bon swings for the body but Laurence moves out of range.
It looked like Laurence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bon throws a jab but it's blocked by Laurence.
Bon lands a slapping body shot.
Bon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laurence counters with a one-two to the body.
Laurence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bon. That did some damage!
Bon throws a big shot that misses.
Laurence feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bon misses.
Bon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurence.
A quick step to the side and Laurence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bon misses with a two punch combination.
Laurence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bon drops Laurence with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laurence looks back up at him and smiles so Bon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Laurence is rocked!
Bon finds Laurence's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Laurence flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bon lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Laurence will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Bon!
King Bon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rab Ferd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Zerkle (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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158 lbs
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161 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rab Ferd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Zerkle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerkle instigates a clinch.
Ferd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zerkle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zerkle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zerkle trying to land knees to the body.
Zerkle lands a nice uppercut.
Zerkle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zerkle lands a nice knee to the body.
Zerkle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zerkle smiles and moves away.
Ferd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferd scores with a jab to the body.
Ferd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zerkle misses with a straight left.
Ferd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zerkle sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zerkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zerkle sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferd throws out a loose jab but Zerkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zerkle misses with a looping left.
Zerkle throws a lazy right hand but Ferd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zerkle 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.
Ferd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zerkle throws out the jab.
Ferd attempts a counter takedown but Zerkle avoids it well and moves away.
Marvin Zerkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferd tries to keep at a distance but Zerkle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zerkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferd's defenses.
Zerkle working Ferd over with knees to the body.
Ferd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zerkle just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rab Ferd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerkle misses with an elbow strike.
Ferd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferd is working for a submission of some sort.
Zerkle trying to control but Ferd postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle is looking for a sweep. Ferd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zerkle trying to control here.
Zerkle is trying to stand.
Ferd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zerkle's head.
Ferd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zerkle tries to roll over but Ferd keeps him under control.
Ferd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle manages to get to full guard.
Zerkle wants to stand up but Ferd is controlling him.
Ferd postures up in Zerkle's guard and throws a big left but Zerkle blocks it.
Ferd chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zerkle is on top in guard.
Ferd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zerkle throwing strikes but missing.
Zerkle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zerkle is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferd has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferd has his foot on Zerkle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerkle works his way back into a safe position though.
Zerkle passes into half guard.
Ferd tries to get to full guard but Zerkle has control of the leg.
Zerkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zerkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zerkle thows a huge punch but Ferd dodges it nicely.
Ferd wants to improve his position but Zerkle is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Zerkle 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.
Jab by Zerkle.
Ferd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zerkle throws out a loose jab but Ferd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferd looks to score with a jab to the body but Zerkle is just out of range.
Zerkle misses with a left hand
and Ferd counters with a takedown into side control.
Zerkle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferd off and has taken his back!
Ferd is really stuck here.
Zerkle doesn't have the hooks in and Ferd manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferd throwing strikes from guard but Zerkle blocks nicely.
Ferd trying to control but Zerkle is working from the bottom.
Zerkle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerkle controls Ferd momentarily but Ferd frees himself.
Ferd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferd postures up.
Ferd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zerkle is trying to keep Ferd in close.
Zerkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferd wants to control from the top but Zerkle keeps moving.
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.
Ferd preventing the sweep.
Ferd postures up in Zerkle's guard and throws a big left but Zerkle blocks it.
Zerkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zerkle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zerkle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zerkle won't be happy with that.
Ferd scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferd lands a few punches from side control.
Ferd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zerkle keeping his opponent close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Zerkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferd 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.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's four 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.
Ferd working the head with strikes.
Ferd working the ground and pound.
Ferd gets to mount! Zerkle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ferd content just to control the position here.
Ferd looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zerkle covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rab Ferd!
Rab Ferd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kocoa Ebone (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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24
218 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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21
197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruarc Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kocoa Ebone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris wants to clinch.
Ebone throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Ebone only half commits.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris has picked Ebone up - he's going for a ride! Harris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris wants to control but Ebone is keeping him busy.
Ebone is trying to control but can't.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris wants to free his trapped foot but Ebone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebone has hold of Harris's hands but Harris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ebone keeps working.
Harris is really struggling to control Ebone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Ebone defending well.
Ebone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ebone is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebone avoid being mounted?
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ebone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.
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.
Harris wants to pass to mount but Ebone is defending the position.
Ebone wants to get back to full guard.
Ebone won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura but Ebone is defending well.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris wants to pass to mount but Ebone is defending the position.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ebone's head.
Ebone is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris pushes Ebone up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Harris tightens his grip and picks Ebone up, before dumping him to the ground. Ebone manages to land in guard.
Harris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ebone pulls Harris in to control the position.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ebone keeps moving.
Harris controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebone working a defensive guard here.
Ebone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ebone trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ebone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Ebone pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruarc Harris 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.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris swings for the body but Ebone moves out of range.
Ebone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebone can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Ebone.
Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ebone misses with a wild body shot.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Ebone.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Ebone's belly button to the back.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Ebone.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ebone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris clinches up with Ebone and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris jumps guard but Ebone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Ebone.
Ebone scores with a hook to the body.
Ebone tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Ebone back against the cage.
Ebone is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ebone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harris's brow.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Ebone has him pressed against the cage.
Harris jumps guard but Ebone stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ebone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ebone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris manages to pull guard.
Ebone wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Ebone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ebone looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ebone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris has an active guard here but Ebone has managed to pass into half guard.
Harris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ebone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ebone's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ebone is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Harris gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Harris gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Harris apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ruarc Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris jumps guard and drags Ebone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebone defends it easily.
Ruarc Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris working for a triangle but Ebone defends it easily.
Ebone trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebone trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Ebone pushes his legs off easily.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebone looking to pass the guard.
Harris has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ebone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Harris.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kocoa Ebone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ebone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harris moves away from the strike by Ebone.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris feinted with a counter takedown.
Ebone misses with a body shot.
Ebone scores with a leg kick.
Harris rushes Ebone and presses him up against the cage.
Ebone tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
I was talking to Harris's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harris successfully pulls guard.
Ebone throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Ebone from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris has his foot on Ebone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebone works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Ebone from controlling successfully.
Harris keeping full guard, as Ebone tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebone tries to stand but Harris is controlling from the bottom.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Ebone pushes his legs off easily.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebone defends well.
Ebone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ebone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ebone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ebone defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the position here.
Ebone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ebone looking to pass the guard.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ebone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ebone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ebone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ebone tries to stand but Harris is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris shoots in but Ebone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ebone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kocoa Ebone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebone lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ebone. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Ebone sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kocoa Ebone.
I think Ebone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kocoa Ebone!
Kocoa Ebone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Grand Champion Apparel , into his post fight interview.
Ruarc Harris spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardon throws out a powerful jab.
Hardon shoots in looking for a takedown. Pereira tries to sprawl out of it but Hardon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pereira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Hardon blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Pereira catches Hardon right on the button with a cross.
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
Hardon is looking to work some ground and pound but Pereira has wrist control.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Hardon tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is working hard here to advance position.
Hardon landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardon's guard.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereira trying to control but Hardon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pereira throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon trying to keep a closed guard but Pereira is proving a slippery customer.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardon jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pereira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Hardon moved out of range.
Pereira throws a hook but Hardon blocks it.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pereira is trying to defend but Hardon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pereira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hardon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardon working the head and body with strikes.
Pereira trying to control from the bottom.
Hardon with the ground and pound but Pereira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
Hardon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardon.
Pereira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardon is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Hardon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardon.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
Hardon looks for a takedown but Pereira sprawls well.
Hardon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Hardon lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardon scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon thumps Pereira with a low kick.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Hardon misses.
And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
A big right from Hardon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardon throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Pereira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardon doesn't seem phased though.
Brian Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pereira did well to prevent Hardon getting side control.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardon slips a nice elbow through Pereira's hands, connecting with Pereira's forehead.
Pereira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardon pulls his head out easily.
Hardon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Hardon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardon's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon wants to control his opponent's hands but Pereira gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Hardon right now.
Hardon trying to control the hands but Pereira won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira is looking for the choke from the back position but Hardon is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to keep control of the position but Hardon is staying busy.
Pereira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hardon fending off the submission attempt from Pereira.
Hardon is in bad spot here.
Hardon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pereira is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardon is defending against the submission attempts here by Pereira.
Hardon is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Medium Hardon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Hardon misses.
Nice shot lands for Hardon.
Hardon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereira circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardon pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Hardon.
Hardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardon missing with knees to the body.
Hardon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardon works on Pereira's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Pereira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardon's elbow.
Hardon can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pereira pulls guard.
Hardon working some strikes from top position.
Hardon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardon won't allow Pereira to sweep him here.
Hardon throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
Pereira has his foot on Hardon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardon works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Hardon preventing the sweep.
Hardon being controlled here momentarily.
Hardon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Hardon defends easily.
Hardon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pereira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hardon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
Hardon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pereira is controlling him.
Hardon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Hardon pulls Pereira in close to his closed guard and prevents Pereira from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Hardon finds it's way through Pereira's defenses.
Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardon jabs at Pereira's body.
Hardon tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Hardon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardon.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereira circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardon with a jab.
Pereira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medium Hardon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira slips a straight right by Hardon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Hardon!
Medium Hardon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beaver Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erasmo Stubblefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beaver Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Stubblefield!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubblefield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stubblefield tries to land a front kick but Hardwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stubblefield scores with a body shot.
Hardwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Stubblefield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stubblefield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Stubblefield moved out of range.
Hardwood tries to clinch
and Stubblefield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Beaver Hardwood has been cut.
Stubblefield swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardwood.
Stubblefield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stubblefield throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Stubblefield throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardwood takes a swing at Stubblefield's ribcage but misses.
Stubblefield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Stubblefield.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stubblefield fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Hardwood is predictable there
and Stubblefield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stubblefield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubblefield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Stubblefield lands a jab to Hardwood's midsection.
Hardwood throws a hook but Stubblefield avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stubblefield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stubblefield checks the leg kick.
Hardwood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Stubblefield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardwood scores with a kick to the body.
Stubblefield slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Stubblefield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stubblefield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donk. Hardwood catches Stubblefield right on the button with a cross.
Stubblefield is rocked!
We've been informed that Stubblefield has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardwood fakes the body blow, causing Stubblefield to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stubblefield goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beaver Hardwood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasputin Erasmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erasmus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rasputin. Bernard Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasputin Erasmus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erasmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Bear connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erasmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erasmus.
A jab from Bear misses.
Erasmus throws a leg kick
and Bear cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Rasputin Erasmus has been cut.
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erasmus.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Bear drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Erasmus told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bear throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Erasmus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erasmus tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Well, if Bear is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Erasmus to regain full guard.
Bear wants to control from the top but Erasmus keeps moving.
Bear distracts Erasmus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear throws an elbow that misses. Erasmus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear's guard. Nice move by Erasmus!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is pulling down on Erasmus's head to control his posture.
Bear looking for a triangle here. Erasmus is fighting it but it looks tight! Bear pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Erasmus is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bernard Bear!
A very excited looking Bernard Bear 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lewis Scott!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scott.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Scott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Lewis Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Scott throws a nice head kick!
Scott throws a sloppy body shot
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock drops Scott with a big left hand! Scott is injured, injured bad! Shamrock jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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