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Tradition XXXVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morton Scapular (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scapular's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Adelitas Way | Invincible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morton Scapular!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scapular ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OvGod moves away.
OvGod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OvGod.
OvGod connects with an inside leg kick.
OvGod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OvGod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OvGod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scapular swivels and escapes.
OvGod wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scapular throws a front kick aimed at OvGod's knee but OvGod avoids it well.
Scapular tests OvGod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OvGod takes a jab right on the kisser.
OvGod clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OvGod scores with a shot to the side of Scapular's head.
Scapular lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OvGod backwards.
I was talking to Scapular's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scapular taking a breather.
Scapular works on OvGod's body with a couple of short punches.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scapular throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scapular fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but OvGod is out of range.
OvGod instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scapular.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scapular.
OvGod shoots in but Scapular avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morton Scapular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laam OvGod.
Scapular dips to his left and cracks OvGod with an uppercut!
Scapular ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OvGod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scapular cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scapular loads up on a big right hand but OvGod slips the punch.
Scapular tries to keep at a distance but OvGod has taken the fight into the clinch.
OvGod lands a knee to the body.
Scapular managing to block the knees to the body from OvGod.
Scapular tries to circle away but OvGod has him pinned against the cage.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
OvGod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scapular throws a hook but OvGod avoids it easily.
Scapular thuds a left hand into OvGod's body.
OvGod looks winded!
OvGod clinches with his opponent.
OvGod working aggressively here.
Scapular throws a punch but it's blocked by OvGod.
OvGod landing knees to the head.
It looks like Morton Scapular has been cut.
OvGod scores with a shot to the side of Scapular's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OvGod tries to throw a body punch but Scapular avoids it by throwing OvGod back against the cage.
Scapular pushes OvGod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OvGod unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scapular misses with a punch to the body.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
Scapular 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.
OvGod ducks under a wild hook from Scapular.
OvGod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morton Scapular is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scapular tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OvGod was well out of range. Poor timing from Scapular.
Scapular blocks a head kick by OvGod.
Scapular fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OvGod manages to avoid it.
Scapular punishes OvGod's body with a nice straight punch.
OvGod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scapular connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OvGod scrambles back to his feet.
OvGod has managed to clinch.
Scapular doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OvGod scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
OvGod lands a knee to the head.
OvGod lands a right hand.
Scapular is trying to stall.
Scapular controlling the action here for a moment.
OvGod blocks a body shot from Scapular.
OvGod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Scapular.
OvGod landing knees to the body.
Scapular lands a right hand that snaps the head of OvGod backwards.
Scapular is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OvGod lands a right hand.
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 Morton Scapular will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morton Scapular's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scapular fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OvGod manages to avoid it.
OvGod steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scapular.
Scapular works OvGod's body with a nice hook.
Scapular swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Scapular misses
and OvGod counters with a series of strikes. Scapular will be more careful next time no doubt.
OvGod is looking to clinch but Scapular is avoiding it.
OvGod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scapular misses with a hook. OvGod ducked under it nicely.
Scapular takes a swing at OvGod's ribcage but misses.
OvGod closes the distance and clinches.
Scapular looking to slow down the pace here.
OvGod throws a punch but it's blocked by Scapular.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OvGod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scapular misses the shot to the body.
OvGod connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scapular misses the body punch
and OvGod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
OvGod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scapular lands with a cross.
Morton Scapular is winning the standup battle so far.
Scapular fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OvGod manages to avoid it.
It seemed like OvGod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OvGod closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scapular's guard.
Scapular working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OvGod.
OvGod seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OvGod stands up and waves to Scapular to follow him.
Scapular is looking to wear down OvGod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scapular scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapular scores with a shot to the body.
Scapular connects with a crisp jab.
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!
OvGod avoids the body shot from Scapular.
OvGod slips under a jab.
OvGod throws the kick towards the body but Scapular avoids it.
OvGod walks into a left hand.
Scapular throws a big shot that misses.
OvGod clinches.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scapular's face.
Scapular misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Scapular.
Scapular misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
OvGod is looking to chop away at Scapular's legs.
Scapular throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scapular loads up on a big right hand but OvGod slips the punch.
OvGod is looking to clinch but Scapular is avoiding it.
Scapular uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scapular throws a shot from downtown. OvGod moves away and avoids it.
OvGod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scapular looks to land a right hand but OvGod moved out of range.
Scapular swings for the body but OvGod moves out of range.
Scapular displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OvGod.
Scapular swings for the body but OvGod moves out of range.
Scapular lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scapular takes a swing at OvGod's ribcage but misses.
OvGod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OvGod pushes Scapular up against the cage in a clinch.
OvGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scapular lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OvGod lands with a right to the head.
Scapular lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OvGod.
OvGod is breathing heavily.
A short right from Scapular.
Scapular lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scapular wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Scapular.
Scapular lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OvGod is rocked!
Scapular lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OvGod is still on wobbly legs! Can Scapular finish him?
Scapular is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OvGod can do to turn this around?
Scapular is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OvGod is keeping busy.
Scapular digs a right hand into OvGod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OvGod's gas tank.
Scapular lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OvGod seems to have recovered his senses.
Scapular misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scapular tries to throw a body punch but OvGod avoids it by throwing Scapular back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Scapular dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morton Scapular's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Scapular cracks a nice hook into OvGod's ribs.
OvGod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OvGod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OvGod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scapular lands a big uppercut and OvGod crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but OvGod looks OK. Scapular waves OvGod back to his feet!
Scapular digs a good hook to OvGod's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scapular tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OvGod was well out of range. Poor timing from Scapular.
Scapular looks to score with a jab to the body but OvGod is just out of range.
Scapular misses with a low kick as OvGod jumps back.
Scapular drops OvGod with a straight left! Oh this is bad for OvGod! Scapular dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Scapular!
An out of breath Morton Scapular thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Bart Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert De La Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a series of punches but De La Cruz moves out of range.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but De La Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
De La Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, De La Cruz seems content to control.
De La Cruz trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
De La Cruz trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
De La Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
De La Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
De La Cruz trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but De La Cruz has control of the leg.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De La Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
De La Cruz throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De La Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simpson is not content to let De La Cruz control the position.
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.
De La Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. De La Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
De La Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
De La Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz tries to stand and escape but Simpson is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De La Cruz has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert De La Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De La Cruz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simpson is trying to keep an underhook but De La Cruz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Simpson is trying to control but can't.
De La Cruz trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to control but De La Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De La Cruz is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
De La Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
De La Cruz trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Simpson'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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De La Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simpson!
De La Cruz wants to take Simpson's back here but Simpson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Simpson tries to improve his position but instead De La Cruz has taken his back!
Simpson tries to escape the position.
Simpson trying to control the position but De La Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
De La Cruz lands shots from the back.
Simpson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Simpson right now.
De La Cruz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De La Cruz avoiding Simpson 's attempts to control his hands.
De La Cruz working for a choke but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson rolls, trying to escape but De La Cruz keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson covers up after that shot from De La Cruz.
Simpson trying to control the hands but De La Cruz won't let him.
De La Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Simpson is controlling his hands well.
Our spies down at at B.P.A.: 3230+ SKILL PTS COACHES + 160Q SUPPLEMENT inform us that De La Cruz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
De La Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simpson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Simpson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Cruz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert De La Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De La Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
De La Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simpson avoids the head kick by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simpson trying to control but De La Cruz postures up.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Simpson trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De La Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by De La Cruz.
Simpson regains half guard.
De La Cruz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Simpson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De La Cruz has cracked it and Simpson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De La Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert De La Cruz!
In defeat, Bart Simpson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sub ya later!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eskil Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Johnsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliasson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TV On The Radio - Wolf Like Me. Adam Johnsom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eskil Eliasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Johnsom!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adam Johnsom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eliasson misses with an uppercut. Johnsom saw that one coming.
Johnsom has his takedown stuffed
and Eliasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eliasson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnsom momentarily.
Johnsom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eliasson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnsom with a poor takedown
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eliasson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Johnsom's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Eliasson dives in looking to finish as Johnsom flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Eliasson's strikes! Eliasson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Johnsom's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Johnsom was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eskil Eliasson!
Eskil Eliasson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Hell's Bells- AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cain Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Avery does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Avery.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Avery.
Jones throws out a counter right but Avery avoids it with no problem.
Avery throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.
Avery misses with a head kick.
Avery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Avery there.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones digs a good hook to Avery's body.
Avery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Cain Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Avery. Avery gets slowly back to his feet.
Avery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Nice body kick from Avery.
Avery walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like William Avery has been cut.
Avery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Avery is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avery avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Avery lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Avery's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Avery moves out of range.
Avery throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avery lands a head kick!
Jones misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Avery lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Avery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Avery.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avery.
Avery is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Avery misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Avery looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones avoids the head kick by Avery.
Jones takes a swing at Avery's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Avery tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avery rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a right hand that Avery ducks under and follows up with a left that Avery also avoids with ease.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Avery lands with a nice body kick.
Avery throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avery - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones throws a right and a left that Avery avoids nicely.
Avery misses with an uppercut.
Avery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Avery ducks down to avoid it.
Avery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Avery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avery scores with a hook.
Avery delivers a nice body kick.
Avery shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Avery finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Avery is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cain Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Avery's cut.
That's time! Avery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Avery misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones slips a straight right by Avery.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Cain Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones slips under a jab from Avery.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Avery.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Avery moves out of range.
Jones with a jab.
Jones moves out of range as Avery strikes.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Avery's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Avery duly obliges.
Avery takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a hook.
Avery lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones moves out of range as Avery strikes.
Avery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Avery looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Avery scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avery misses with a straight left.
Avery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Avery.
Avery feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avery. Avery obviously looking to wear him down.
Avery connects with an inside leg kick.
Avery thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Avery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Avery misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avery.
Jones throws a series of punches but Avery avoids them all with ease.
Avery takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones avoids the head kick by Avery.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avery.
Avery throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avery manages to avoid it.
Avery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avery scores with a jab to the body.
Avery misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks to land a combination. Avery sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Avery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defending well as Avery loads up on a big left hand.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avery counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Avery passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Avery staying calm.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Avery.
Avery in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avery is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones parries the strikes from Avery easily there. Avery is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Avery 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.
Jones is not content to let Avery control the position.
Jones pushes Avery away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Avery gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Avery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Avery's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Avery misses.
Avery misses with a kick to the body.
Avery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Avery tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Avery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Avery throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones checks a low kick from Avery.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Cain Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a series of punches but Avery moves out of range.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones slips a straight right by Avery.
Avery scoring well with a low kick there.
Avery throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Avery drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Avery is controlling him.
Avery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Avery is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones 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.
Jones throws a series of punches but Avery moves out of range.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Avery throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avery swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avery lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones misses with the combination.
Avery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Avery missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a series of punches but Avery moves out of range.
Avery throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Avery lands.
Avery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avery feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Avery misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avery throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Avery throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Avery misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avery, right into the meat.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avery connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Avery strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones moves out of range as Avery strikes.
Avery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Avery throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avery, right into the meat.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Avery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Avery.
I think Avery has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Avery!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfie Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfie Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hate cracks Solomon with an open hand slap.
It looks like Alfie Solomon has been cut.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Hate lands with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Solomon blocks the leg kick.
Solomon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hate defends it well.
Hate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solomon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hate throws a shot to the body.
Solomon has Hate up against the cage in a clinch.
Solomon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Solomon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon missing with knees to the body.
Solomon trying to control the position but instead, Hate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Solomon into the cage.
Solomon keeps control of Hate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hate can't break the clinch.
Hate is trying to force a seperation but Solomon has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Solomon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Solomon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hate's elbow.
Solomon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hate or not.
Hate managing to block the knees to the body from Solomon.
A right hand to the body from Solomon.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Hate avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
Solomon misses with a punch on the inside.
Hate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Solomon lands an elbow that stopped Hate in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Harry Hate has been cut.
Hate blocks a body shot from Solomon.
Hate is looking to break free of the clinch but Solomon has double underhooks.
Solomon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solomon trying to land knees to the body.
Solomon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Solomon slowing the pace effectively.
Solomon lands an elbow inside.
Solomon misses with some punches.
Hate tries to circle away but Solomon has him pinned against the cage.
Hate has had enough of the clinch but Solomon keeps him there for the moment.
Hate can't break the clinch.
Solomon keeps control of Hate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solomon checks a leg kick nicely.
Hate digs a good body shot into Solomon's ribs.
Solomon moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hate throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Hate tries to land a leg kick but Solomon saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solomon looks to land a combination but Hate avoids it well.
Hate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solomon at a distance.
Hate defending well as Solomon loads up on a big left hand.
And Hate counters with a quick kick to the body but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon catches Hate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Solomon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solomon.
Hate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hate is looking to land body kicks.
Solomon tries a quick counter leg kick but Hate is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Hate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hate stuffs the takedown.
Hate ducks under a wild hook from Solomon.
Hate tries a head kick but it misses.
Hate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Solomon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Solomon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Solomon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon moves into range and clinches up with Hate.
Hate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hate is trying to break free.
Solomon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hate avoids it.
Hate managing to block the knees to the body from Solomon.
Hate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Solomon tries a body shot but Hate blocks it.
Hate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Solomon fails to land.
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Hate controls the action.
Hate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solomon stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Solomon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hate throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Harry Hate is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hate feints a jab promting Solomon to slip. Hate then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Solomon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Solomon moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
Solomon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solomon moves out of range as Hate throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hate as Solomon shoots in.
Solomon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hate as he avoids it easily.
Hate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Hate.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Hate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Solomon sprawling to the canvas! Solomon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hate finish him?!
Solomon is rocked!
That has opened up Alfie Solomon's cut even more.
Hate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hate is looking to land body kicks.
Solomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hate finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Hate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hate scores with a kick to the midsection.
Solomon seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hate scores with a body shot.
Hate cracks Solomon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Solomon falls backwards against the cage. Hate follows up with more strikes that drop Solomon to his knees. Hate keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Solomon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Hate!
Harry Hate 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorster takes the fight into the clinch.
Vorster is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Vorster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to circle away but Vorster has him pinned against the cage.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Vorster wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vorster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vorster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vorster pulls guard successfully.
Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorster is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is still trying to improve position.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
Murphy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vorster to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murphy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vorster pulls down on the head and he's put Murphy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jandre Vorster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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