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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera's entrance music is Clutch - The Regulator. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
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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
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hewitt moves away.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Margera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hewitt.
Hewitt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Margera wants to sweep but no luck.
Margera seems keen to control Hewitt's posture.
Hewitt throws a big right hand that misses.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera looking to control.
Hewitt passes Margera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hewitt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Margera sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Margera's coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hewitt is working for a kimura but Margera is defending it quite comfortably.
Hewitt is thwarting Margera's attempts to control the position.
Margera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hewitt throwing strikes but missing.
Hewitt won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Margera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hewitt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Margera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hewitt, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Margera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Margera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hewitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Margera controls the pace.
Margera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hewitt's head.
Margera trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
Hewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Margera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Margera throwing strikes but missing.
Margera wants to control from the top but Hewitt keeps moving.
Hewitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Margera controls the pace.
Margera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hewitt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Margera has managed to get both his arms back between Hewitt's legs - danger averted.
Margera wants to control from the top but Hewitt keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Margera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hewitt is defended easily by Margera.
Margera throws a quick counter head kick but Hewitt was just out of range.
Hewitt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Margera lands a nice hook to Hewitt's body. Hewitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hewitt stuns Margera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Bam Margera 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.
Margera throws a hook but Hewitt blocks it.
Hewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Margera.
Margera closes the distance and clinches.
Hewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hewitt.
Hewitt misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Margera throws an elbow but misses.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hewitt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Margera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Hewitt wants to take the fight to the mat but Margera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hewitt as Margera tries to tie him up.
Margera breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hewitt.
Margera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Margera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hewitt.
Margera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hewitt.
Margera lands a slapping body shot.
Hewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hewitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hewitt.
Hewitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Margera is predictable there
and Hewitt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hewitt.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Margera pulls Hewitt in to control the position.
Martin Hewitt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Margera continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Margera pulls Hewitt in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Margera managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Margera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hewitt is out of range.
Hewitt blocks a head kick by Margera.
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
Margera misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Hewitt thuds his right hand into Margera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Margera loads up on a big right hand but Hewitt slips the punch.
Hewitt scores with the left hand. Margera knows he should have avoided that one.
Margera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Margera misses.
Margera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hewitt.
Margera tries to keep at a distance but Hewitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Margera pushes Hewitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera prevents a body shot from Hewitt.
Hewitt is trying to force a seperation but Margera has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Margera prevents it.
Hewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Margera manages to break the clinch.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hewitt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Margera rather than just go for the knockout.
Hewitt lands a nice looking body shot.
Margera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hewitt. Hewitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera throws a leg kick
and Hewitt counters with a takedown into side control.
Margera is looking for a sweep.
Hewitt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Margera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Margera wants to control but Hewitt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Hewitt 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!
Hewitt tries to clinch up.
Margera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Hewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hewitt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Margera, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Margera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Hewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hewitt backwards.
Hewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hewitt wants a takedown.
Hewitt cracks Margera with a nice body shot.
Margera prevents a body shot from Hewitt.
Bam Margera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hewitt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hewitt postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
Hewitt trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
Margera pulls Hewitt in close to prevent any damage.
Hewitt drops back looking for a leg! Margera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Margera manages to kick Hewitt off! Hewitt jumps back into Margera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Margera holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Margera working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hewitt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Hewitt dives in and grabs Margera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Margera pushes down on Hewitt's head and hops out.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hewitt.
Hewitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hewitt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hewitt ducks right into an uppercut from Margera.
Hewitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Margera. Margera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Margera misses with a looping right.
Hewitt wants to counter the offense by Margera and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bam Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera lands a nice looking body kick.
Margera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hewitt finds it's way round the side to connect with Margera's head.
Margera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Hewitt is just out of range.
Hewitt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Margera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hewitt checks it well.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Hewitt feints the counter takedown.
Margera misses with an uppercut. Hewitt saw that one coming.
Margera stuns Hewitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Margera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hewitt under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Margera.
Margera stuffs the takedown attempt from Hewitt. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt blocks a leg kick.
Hewitt avoids the body shot from Margera.
Hewitt tries to clinch there but Margera circles away.
Margera scores with the left hand. Hewitt knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Margera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Hewitt ducks down to avoid it.
Hewitt is looking to clinch.
Margera throws a quick counter head kick but Hewitt was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hewitt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Margera 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
A relieved looking Bam Margera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Logic feat. Castro - Ballin blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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154 lbs
21 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Miller.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miller.
McLaren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
McLaren 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.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaren throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller throws the left hand but McLaren avoids the punch easily.
McLaren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaren.
Miller lands a head kick!
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
McLaren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaren shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLaren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McLaren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McLaren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaren manages to break the clinch.
McLaren checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaren with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McLaren's head.
Miller looks for the body kick but McLaren saw that one coming.
Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller lands with a straight right. McLaren didn't see that one coming.
Miller tries to clinch there but McLaren circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaren is out of range.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaren avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLaren.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McLaren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLaren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but McLaren is out of range.
McLaren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McLaren closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. McLaren pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt McLaren.
McLaren tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by McLaren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Miller misses
and McLaren counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLaren manages to get himself to full guard.
McLaren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McLaren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McLaren, into his guard.
McLaren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller wants to pass the guard but McLaren is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
McLaren is looking to reverse the position.
Miller trying to control the position but McLaren is working 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!
Miller stands up.
McLaren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLaren takes a kick to the side of the head.
McLaren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller throws a body punch but McLaren moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from McLaren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks McLaren off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but McLaren pushes him off.
Miller tries to land a front kick but McLaren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLaren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miller.
Miller tries a low kick but McLaren avoids it.
McLaren checks a low kick from Miller.
McLaren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McLaren.
Miller wants to sweep here but McLaren controlling him for the moment.
Miller has momentary wrist control but McLaren slips an elbow through the middle.
McLaren stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
McLaren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLaren trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaren preventing the sweep.
McLaren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLaren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller 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.
Miller keeping moving, preventing McLaren from controlling successfully.
McLaren looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McLaren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McLaren is tightening it up a little... Miller has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miller reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miller taps out! Nice BJJ there by McLaren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Colt McLaren!
Colt McLaren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tio Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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237 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tio Malone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone checks the leg kick.
Malone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malone avoids the body shot from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick as Malone jumps back.
Doofenshmirtz backing away here, and Malone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doofenshmirtz throws a lazy head kick
and Malone counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Doofenshmirtz.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doofenshmirtz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone tries to improve position but can't.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Doofenshmirtz in side control, throwing shots but Malone defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Doofenshmirtz working away.
Malone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doofenshmirtz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malone has one of Doofenshmirtz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Malone tries to bench press Doofenshmirtz off him but Doofenshmirtz keeps the position.
Doofenshmirtz working away.
Malone parries the strikes from Doofenshmirtz easily there. Doofenshmirtz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malone to escape.
Malone defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone taking a bit of punishment here - Doofenshmirtz scoring with strikes.
Doofenshmirtz scores with punches from side control.
Malone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Doofenshmirtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doofenshmirtz working the strikes but Malone uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Doofenshmirtz has control of the leg.
Malone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz is stalling here. Malone is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Doofenshmirtz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Malone has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to reverse the position.
Doofenshmirtz is not content to let Malone control the 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.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a sweep.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to control Malone's posture but Malone avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz tries to improve position but can't.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control but Malone postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doofenshmirtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Doofenshmirtz misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doofenshmirtz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doofenshmirtz. That's going to slow Malone down.
Doofenshmirtz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a front kick aimed at Malone's knee but Malone avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz digs a good hook to Malone's body.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Doofenshmirtz ducks down to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz motions for Malone to come forward. Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Doofenshmirtz is out of range.
Doofenshmirtz throws a combination that misses
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz fails with the takedown
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Malone as Doofenshmirtz shoots in.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick
and Malone counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Malone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doofenshmirtz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Malone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malone 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to advance position but Malone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone controlling the position easily from mount.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doofenshmirtz tries to hold on but Malone postures up.
Malone controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Doofenshmirtz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doofenshmirtz regains half guard.
Doofenshmirtz tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg.
Doofenshmirtz is working hard here to advance position.
Malone is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to improve his position.
Malone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Malone just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone working away.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tio Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Doofenshmirtz scores with a head kick. Malone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doofenshmirtz takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doofenshmirtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone checks the leg kick.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doofenshmirtz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz tries to work over Malone's front leg with a kick but Malone checks it.
Doofenshmirtz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malone to score with a decent uppercut.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz thumps Malone with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
A low kick from Malone misses
letting Doofenshmirtz counter with a right hand.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doofenshmirtz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Tio Malone has been cut.
Malone checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone throws a fast counter high kick but Doofenshmirtz manages to duck under it in time.
Doofenshmirtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doofenshmirtz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Doofenshmirtz slips the punch.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Doofenshmirtz misses
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malone checks the leg kick.
Malone cracks Doofenshmirtz with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doofenshmirtz misses with an uppercut
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Doofenshmirtz.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doofenshmirtz. Doofenshmirtz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to slow Malone down with leg kicks.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick but Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a head kick.
Doofenshmirtz closes the distance and clinches up with Malone, looking for a takedown. Doofenshmirtz pushes Malone against the cage but Malone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doofenshmirtz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doofenshmirtz scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone scores with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a straight left.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz. Doofenshmirtz gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Doofenshmirtz misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Malone.
Doofenshmirtz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doofenshmirtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Doofenshmirtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doofenshmirtz tries for a takedown but Malone circles away easily
and Malone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heinz Doofenshmirtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a high kick.
Malone with a hook.
Malone throws the left hand but Doofenshmirtz avoids the punch easily.
Doofenshmirtz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malone checks it well.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a body kick
and Malone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick.
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 Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
Well Doofenshmirtz 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
After winning the bout, Heinz Doofenshmirtz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kelly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation . George Kelly had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, George Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Burczynski.
Burczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burczynski misses with a right hand
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burczynski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burczynski gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burczynski looking to control.
Burczynski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kelly uses it to pass to side control.
Burczynski regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelly trying to control but Burczynski is working from the bottom.
Burczynski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kelly wants to control but Burczynski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burczynski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burczynski is nestled in close to Kelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burczynski working over Kelly with some ground and pound. Kelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burczynski is trying to control. Kelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burczynski.
Burczynski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly won't allow Burczynski to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Burczynski is trying to work for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
Burczynski drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Burczynski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burczynski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kelly!
Burczynski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kelly turns into him and now he's in Burczynski's guard.
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!
Kelly wants to control from the top but Burczynski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Burczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burczynski is on top in guard.
Burczynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burczynski throws a strike but Kelly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Burczynski.
Burczynski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Kelly postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burczynski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kelly, into his guard.
Burczynski trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Burczynski rolls with it to try and escape but Kelly cranks on the arm and Burczynski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Kelly!
An out of breath and clearly excited George Kelly thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen Slim Thug Feat T.I. & Bun B - 3 Kings as his entrance music. Nelson Gunn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hendrik Daross's chin.
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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
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Nelson Gunn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gunn's sensitive parts.
Daross slips under a jab from Gunn.
Daross moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Daross lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daross staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daross.
Daross throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn throws a jab when Daross was well out of range.
Hendrik Daross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daross throws out a leg kick but Gunn moves out of range and Daross only half commits.
Daross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gunn is able to avoid easily.
Daross scores with a spinning back kick!
Gunn throws a push kick but Daross slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Gunn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daross.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Daross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gunn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daross tries to land a leg kick but Gunn saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Daross.
Gunn tries to work over Daross's front leg with a kick but Daross checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Daross as he connects with a hook.
Daross misses the jab.
Gunn wants to counter the offense by Daross and move into the clinch position.
Daross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daross. That one must have hurt.
Daross throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Daross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunn is out of range and Daross settles back down.
A head kick misses from Gunn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daross.
Daross sets himself, and Gunn steps forward looking for the clinch! Daross avoids it this time.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daross.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Gunn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Daross seems unphased.
Daross tries to land a leg kick but Gunn saw it coming and moves away.
Gunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daross on the side of the head.
Jab from Daross.
Daross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunn is looking to chop away at Daross's legs.
Daross scores with a nice strike.
Daross throws a body kick that misses.
Daross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunn has time to react.
Daross misses with an uppercut.
Gunn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daross.
Daross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daross throws a leg kick which misses Gunn's front leg but catches the back leg as Gunn tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Daross misses with a leg kick.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daross moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Daross misses the target.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Daross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Gunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Gunn misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Daross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunn checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Daross.
Daross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunn is out of range and Daross settles back down.
Gunn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Gunn tenderised Daross's leg. Daross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Daross.
Daross sets himself, and Gunn steps forward looking for the clinch! Daross avoids it this time.
Daross checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a hook
and Daross counters with a body kick that stops Gunn in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Daross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daross lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunn's head.
Daross moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunn.
It looked like Daross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daross misses with a straight right.
Daross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daross connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daross.
Daross throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gunn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daross.
Gunn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn takes a swing at Daross's ribcage but misses.
Gunn swings for the body but Daross moves out of range.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunn moves forwards but Daross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daross.
Gunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
As Gunn backs away, Daross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Daross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Daross is looking to land body kicks.
Daross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Daross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gunn cracks Daross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daross finds it's way round the side to connect with Gunn's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daross moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
Daross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daross looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Daross throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
Daross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Daross is looking to land body kicks.
Daross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Daross missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn tries to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Daross checks a low kick from Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Daross throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Daross lands a high kick!
Daross throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
Daross misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Gunn.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Daross moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Daross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daross in his tracks.
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
Hendrik Daross is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Daross's shoulder, as Daross tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Daross.
Daross scores with a three punch combo!
Daross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Gunn lands a leg kick that knocks Daross off balance momentarily.
Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daross.
Gunn 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.
Daross throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn tries to counter with a clinch but Daross shakes him off and moves away.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daross manages to avoid it.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn throws out a leg kick but Daross moves out of range and Gunn only half commits.
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunn avoids a kick to the body.
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 Hendrik Daross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hendrik Daross's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Daross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunn checks the leg kick.
Daross misses with a low kick.
Gunn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Daross saw that one coming.
Daross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Daross tenderised Gunn's leg. Gunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daross swinging wildly here.
Gunn tries to counter with a clinch but Daross shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daross throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Daross.
Daross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daross tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Gunn catches Daross right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Daross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Daross's body. Daross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunn throws a low kick but Daross avoids it.
Daross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Daross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunn throws a leg kick that misses.
Nelson Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daross checks it well.
Daross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daross stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Daross.
Daross connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn throws a body punch but Daross moves out of range.
Daross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daross swings widly with a right hand
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunn looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Hendrik Daross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Daross.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Daross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn stalls.
Gunn stalling.
A shot in the inside from Daross.
Gunn misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daross blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Daross.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Daross uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daross.
Gunn leaning against his opponent.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Gunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Nelson Gunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daross 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (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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175 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hanks.
Hanks blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Hanks stuns Hoffman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoffman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman throws the left hand but Hanks avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman digs a good body shot into Hanks's ribs.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Hanks is out of range.
Hanks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hanks moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Hanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hanks fails to land.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hanks fails to land.
Hanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanks misses with some punches.
Hanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanks breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Hanks lands but Hoffman takes it in his stride.
Hanks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoffman. Hoffman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoffman misses with a hook. Hanks ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hanks finds it's way through Hoffman's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanks slips under a jab.
Hanks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hanks staying out of range there.
Hanks lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
Hanks throws a leg kick
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanks tests Hoffman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Hanks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffman doesn't seem phased though.
Hoffman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hanks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanks misses with a hook
and Hoffman counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
Hoffman tests Hanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Hanks blocks a jab.
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Hanks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoffman takes a step back to recover.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Hanks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoffman finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanks's head.
Hanks throws a leg kick
letting Hoffman counter with a right hand.
Hoffman misses with a looping left.
Hanks thinks about the counter body kick.
Hanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Hanks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffman doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hoffman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanks doesn't seem phased though.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanks.
Hoffman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hanks throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Hanks scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoffman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanks misses with a hook.
A jab from Hanks misses.
Hanks misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Hoffman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanks.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Hanks.
Hoffman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanks scores with a spinning back kick!
Hanks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanks lands with a nice body punch.
Hoffman checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hoffman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanks scores with a shot to the body.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoffman.
Hanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoffman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks digs a good body shot into Hoffman's ribs.
Hanks looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
Hoffman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanks missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanks motions for Hoffman to come forward. Hanks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hoffman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Craig Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanks lands with a right hand.
Hanks scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman connects with a body shot that sends Hanks's belly button to the back.
Hanks misses with a hook. Hoffman ducked under it nicely.
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman is looking to counter punch.
Hanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks sizes up Hoffman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoffman tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanks is looking to clinch.
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanks slips under a jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
It looked like Hoffman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanks.
Hanks slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Hoffman cracks Hanks with a good jab.
Hanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoffman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Hanks saw that one coming.
Hanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoffman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Hoffman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Hoffman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Hanks misses.
Hanks misses with a body shot
and Hanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanks lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a hook
and Hoffman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoffman cracks Hanks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoffman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hanks to stand back up!
Hanks is rocked!
That has opened up Craig Hanks's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman throws a jab when Hanks was well out of range.
Hanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hoffman to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Craig Hanks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanks avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hanks tries to counter with a clinch but Hoffman shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Hanks misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoffman misses the target.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanks blocks a jab.
Hanks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hanks duly obliges.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffman moves away.
It looked like Hoffman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Hanks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hanks throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoffman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoffman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoffman digs a good body shot into Hanks's ribs.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Hanks moved out of range.
Hanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoffman misses its target.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hoffman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoffman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanks lands a leg kick that knocks Hoffman off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanks misses the target.
Hanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoffman rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanks as he connects with a hook.
Hoffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanks.
Hoffman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanks.
Hanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craig Hanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanks throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a hook but Hanks avoids it easily.
Hanks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoffman with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Hanks saw that one coming.
Hanks throws a leg kick
and Hoffman counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig Hanks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Hoffman takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.
Hanks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffman circles away.
Hanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Hanks connects with a looping right hand.
Hanks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks scores with a leg kick.
Hanks ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoffman checks a leg kick.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanks lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Hanks.
Hoffman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanks moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Hoffman blocking some punches.
Hoffman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoffman can pounce on him.
That kick from Hanks tenderised Hoffman's leg. Hoffman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoffman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoffman slips under a jab.
Hanks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoffman scores with a leg kick.
Hoffman moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanks avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanks 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hanks!
A relieved looking Craig Hanks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tantalus Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame comes to the cage accompanied by Storm. Flay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Outerspace- Revolution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tantalus Flay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flay misses with a body punch
letting Gatame counter with a right hand.
Gatame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flay.
Flay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gatame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatame lands a head shot.
Flay loads up on a big right hand but Gatame slips the punch.
A lazy left from Gatame finds it's target.
Gatame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flay.
Gatame tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Gatame dips to his left and cracks Flay with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatame defending well as Flay loads up on a big left hand.
Flay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flay looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatame is just out of range.
Gatame is looking to score with low kicks.
Gatame digs a good body shot into Flay's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatame throws a body punch but Flay moves out of range.
Flay throws a shot from downtown. Gatame moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Gatame tenderised Flay's leg. Flay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatame moves into the clinch successfully.
Gatame pushes Flay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flay pulls guard effortlessly.
Flay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flay working a defensive guard here.
Flay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatame working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gatame is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gatame preventing the sweep.
Gatame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatame scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gatame postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flay is trying to keep Gatame in close.
Flay is controlling Gatame's posture.
Gatame is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gatame is trying to maintain the position but Flay is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay is trying to control. Gatame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flay is stalling here. Gatame is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gatame has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Flay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gatame's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gatame not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gatame wants to work for an arm triangle but Flay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Gatame.
Gatame stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gatame scoring with some ground and pound.
Flay is trying to control the position but Gatame postures up.
Flay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
My spies in Fit for life inform me that Flay has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Flay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flay with the ground and pound from mount.
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 Juji Gatame 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 telegraphed right hand from Flay misses the target.
Gatame lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gatame throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gatame defends it well.
Flay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gatame tests Flay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatame throws a shot from downtown. Flay moves away and avoids it.
Flay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatame was well out of range. Poor timing from Flay.
Flay throws a lazy right hand but Gatame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Flay. Beautiful body shot.
Flay takes a swing at Gatame's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame instigates a clinch.
Flay blocking some punches.
Gatame misses with a body punch.
Gatame working aggressively here.
Flay prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flay's elbow.
Flay wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatame won't allow it.
Gatame lands a shoulder strike.
Flay manages to break the clinch.
Flay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gatame moves out of range as Flay strikes.
Flay digs a good hook to Gatame's body.
Flay throws a hook but Gatame blocks it.
Flay throws an overhand right that lands on Gatame's shoulder, as Gatame tries to avoid the shot.
Tantalus Flay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Flay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flay.
A jab from Gatame does it's job there.
Donk. Flay catches Gatame right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flay blocks a jab.
Flay throws a body punch but Gatame moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gatame as he connects with a hook.
Gatame slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flay misses the jab.
Gatame misses with a wild body shot.
Flay lands a jab-cross combination.
Gatame scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Gatame misses.
Gatame lands with a straight right. Flay didn't see that one coming.
Gatame ducks right into an uppercut from Flay.
Gatame is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Flay. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Gatame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flay looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatame is just out of range.
Gatame seems to have got his legs back now.
Gatame just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatame lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatame.
Flay misses with a hook.
Flay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a right hand that Flay ducks under and follows up with a left that Flay also avoids with ease.
Gatame blocks a jab.
Gatame was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gatame is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gatame scores with a takedown into Flay's guard.
Gatame looking to pass the guard.
Flay controls Gatame momentarily but Gatame frees himself.
Flay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flay can't keep his opponent in guard - Gatame advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flay is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatame drops an elbow to the side of Flay's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay is trying to maintain the position but Gatame is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatame wants to pass the guard but Flay is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatame thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flay's head.
Flay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gatame's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gatame's back!
Flay connects with a big shot to the side of Gatame's head.
Flay lands punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flay has the hooks in. Gatame is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Flay missing with strikes from the back.
Flay slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Flay trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tantalus Flay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Flay has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Gatame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gatame on the side of the head.
Gatame goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gatame misses with a head kick.
Gatame gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gatame lands an overhand right.
Flay misses the shot to the body.
Flay misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flay connects with the punch.
Flay drops Gatame with a straight right hand, right on the button! Flay follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tantalus Flay!
A victorious Tantalus Flay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut connects with a body shot.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juggernaut!
A big left from Juggernaut misses.
Juggernaut lands with a right hand.
Juggernaut misses with a body kick.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juggernaut.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Juggernaut avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Juggernaut throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Juggernaut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juggernaut can pounce on him.
Juggernaut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Juggernaut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juggernaut lands a big uppercut and Magomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedov looks OK. Juggernaut waves Magomedov back to his feet!
Magomedov is rocked!
Juggernaut is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Magomedov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Magomedov is out cold! Juggernaut holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Juggernaut!
Bo Juggernaut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Chernov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kable doesn't seem phased though.
Chernov lands a nice shot that snaps Kable's head back.
Chernov looks for the body kick but Kable saw that one coming.
Kable misses with a body kick.
Kable avoids the head kick by Chernov.
Chernov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Chernov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chernov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kable counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kable.
A short right from Chernov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kable.
Chernov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kable.
Chernov tries to throw a body punch but Kable avoids it by throwing Chernov back against the cage.
Chernov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kable.
Chernov working aggressively here.
Chernov lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kable lands a shot to the body.
Kable looking to throw knees to the head but Chernov is blocking nicely.
Chernov has a couple of punches blocked by Kable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov lands a body shot.
Kable lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chernov working aggressively here.
Kable misses with a body punch.
Chernov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chernov.
Kable blocking some punches.
Chernov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kable backwards.
Kable blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kable crunches a lovely knee into Chernov's ribcage.
Chernov lands a nice uppercut.
Kable blocks an uppercut.
Kable tries to land knees in the clinch but Chernov avoids the damage to the body.
Chernov takes a shot to the head.
Chernov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chernov - that landed with a thud.
Kable has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chernov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kable can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Chernov.
Chernov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chernov scores with a shot to the side of Kable's head.
Kable blocks a body shot from Chernov.
Kable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kable tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chernov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kable backwards.
Kable misses with an elbow strike.
Kable throws an elbow but it misses.
Kable lands an uppercut.
Kable trying to land knees to the body.
Chernov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernov blocks a body shot from Kable.
Kable trying to land knees to the body.
Kable tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
Chernov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kable tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chernov's elbow.
Kable misses with an elbow over the top.
Chernov tries a body shot but Kable blocks it.
Chernov lands a body shot.
Chernov tries to throw a body punch but Kable avoids it by throwing Chernov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kable.
Kable has a couple of punches blocked by Chernov.
Kable working aggressively here.
Kable working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernov.
Chernov misses with a punch to the body.
Chernov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chernov fails to land.
Chernov tries a body shot but Kable blocks it.
Chernov misses with some punches.
Kable tries to work over Chernov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kable throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kable.
Chernov blocks an elbow strike.
Chernov lands with a light punch inside.
Kable takes a shot to the head.
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!
Kable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chernov cracks Kable on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kable falls backwards against the cage. Chernov follows up with more strikes that drop Kable to his knees. Chernov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kable! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
An out of breath Sergey Chernov 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hess has chosen Demiurge as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hess!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Hess misses with a few strikes there.
Hess throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson throws a hook but Hess avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Hess releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hess misses with a low kick.
Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
Hess bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hess connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hess darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hess moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Hess lands with a good body shot.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hess's head.
Tyson checks a low kick from Hess.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hess. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Hess.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Tyson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hess will feel that in the morning.
Hess throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hess.
Hess moves out of range of the strikes.
Hess swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyson throws the left hand but Hess avoids the punch easily.
Hess moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hess is looking to land body kicks.
Tyson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hess connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hess throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Hess misses with a body kick.
Hess scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hess.
Hess scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hess. That snapped Tyson's head back.
Hess connects with a crisp jab.
Hess throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hess misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hess buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Hess moves out of range easily.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hess has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hess lands a jab to the head.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Hess stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hess pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyson is out of range and Hess settles back down.
Hess misses with a low kick.
Tyson punishes Hess's body with a nice straight punch.
Hess misses with a kick to the body
and Hess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hess.
Tyson takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.
Hess throws a big counter head kick but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Hess slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyson drops his hands momentarily and Hess takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Hess avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hess throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Hess staying out of range there.
Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hess in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess digs a good hook to Tyson's body.
Hess misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hess fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
Nice body kick there by Hess.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Hess.
It looked like Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hess works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hess Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Tyson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Hess!
Jon Hess is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jon Hess thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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