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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cummings comes to the cage accompanied by Mr. Roboto. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The End!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
End shoots in and drives through. Cummings sprawls well.
End has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cummings is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cummings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. End sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from End is defended easily by Cummings.
Cummings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cummings clinches up against the cage.
End drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cummings gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dick Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The End.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
End tries to pull guard but Cummings holds him up against the cage and eventually End drops back down to his feet.
End is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cummings to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Cummings.
End has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cummings is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cummings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cummings lands a nice shot to the body.
End blocks an elbow strike from Cummings.
Cummings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
End has Cummings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cummings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
End avoids a wild elbow strike from Cummings.
End tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cummings just stands there and leans against the cage.
End has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cummings after a bit of a struggle.
End is trying to pull guard but Cummings turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
End tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummings smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cummings misses.
End closes the distance and clinches up with Cummings, looking for a takedown. End pushes Cummings against the cage but Cummings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Cummings misses.
The End seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from End.
End scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cummings is looking to improve his position.
Cummings is controlling End's position as best he can from this difficult position.
End works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
End working for a submission but Cummings is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
End working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cummings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
End looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
End is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cummings has managed to escape the submission attempt.
End is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cummings can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings is squirming around, avoiding End's attempts to control the action.
End is working for a guillotine from mount but Cummings frees his head quite easily.
End throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings wants to control but End is having none of it.
End looking to control but Cummings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The End dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
End doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cummings counters with a straight right hand.
End slips under a jab.
End with the counter takedown but Cummings avoids it easily.
End shoots in for a takedown but Cummings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cummings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
End shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The End.
Cummings connects with a body shot that sends End's belly button to the back.
Cummings tries to sprawl but End drives through with a takedown into half guard.
End is thwarting Cummings's attempts to control the position.
Cummings tries to get to full guard but End has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings is controlling End's trapped leg to prevent End from advancing to side control.
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings is trying to get back to full guard.
The End has got the better of the ground game so far.
End seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cummings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cummings wants to control but End is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cummings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for End on the ground.
Cummings tries to roll over but End keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
End is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cummings is refusing to be controlled, as End sits in half guard.
Cummings is looking to control End's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cummings avoid being mounted?
End seems to be working for a kimura but Cummings defends the submission attempt.
Cummings trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
End working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cummings looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by End! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The End!
A very excited looking The End made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Dick Cummings stepped up to the mic, saying 'SHIIIIIT!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romero Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Napoleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romero Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napoleon lands a slapping body shot.
Napoleon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Napoleon scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Romero Gracie has been cut.
Napoleon lands a jab to the head.
BOOM! Napoleon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gracie. Gracie tries to recover but Napoleon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gracie lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Napoleon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andri Gunawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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169 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andri Gunawan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunawan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target.
Keenan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Gunawan seems unphased.
Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Gunawan's legs.
Gunawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunawan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
A swing and a miss from Gunawan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
Gunawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunawan scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunawan misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Gunawan.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Gunawan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keenan motions for Gunawan to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan defending well as Gunawan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunawan.
Keenan with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunawan misses the target.
Gunawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunawan.
Keenan throws a right hand that Gunawan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunawan also avoids with ease.
Gunawan throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunawan misses with a straight right.
Keenan lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Gunawan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunawan missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunawan drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keenan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunawan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunawan loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Gunawan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan slips a jab from Gunawan.
Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Keenan cracks Gunawan with a good jab.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
Gunawan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunawan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gunawan throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Gunawan moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan slips a straight right by Gunawan.
Gunawan doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Gunawan moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
Gunawan throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Gunawan loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Gunawan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Gunawan's shoulder, as Gunawan tries to avoid the shot.
Gunawan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
Gunawan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keenan is looking to counter punch.
Gunawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunawan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunawan. That did some damage!
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Gunawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunawan dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan cracks the inside of Gunawan's front leg.
Gunawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gunawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunawan tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keenan lands a front kick.
Gunawan loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Keenan thumps Gunawan with a low kick.
Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Gunawan's leg but Gunawan calmly moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a hook. Gunawan ducked under it nicely.
Keenan cracks the inside of Gunawan's front leg.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunawan throws out the jab.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunawan throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunawan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunawan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Gunawan misses
and Keenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunawan missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunawan avoids a kick to the body.
Gunawan throws an off balance right hand
and Gunawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Gunawan down.
Gunawan connects with a body shot.
Gunawan slips under a jab from Keenan.
Gunawan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Gunawan.
Sloppy strikes from Gunawan. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gunawan. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan lands with a cross.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Gunawan moved out of range.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunawan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Keenan misses.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunawan.
Gunawan wants to counter with a clinch but Keenan pushes him away.
Gunawan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunawan loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gunawan just manages to avoid it.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Gunawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunawan throws a counter combo.
Gunawan ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Gunawan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunawan ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Gunawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gunawan throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Gunawan is looking to clinch.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan throws a hook but Gunawan avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunawan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Gunawan's head but Gunawan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunawan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunawan.
Good shot there by Keenan.
Gunawan misses with a right hand
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunawan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunawan connects with a body shot.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunawan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunawan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Gunawan.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunawan.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Gunawan manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunawan under the eye.
Gunawan throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunawan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunawan throws a counter combo.
Gunawan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gunawan throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Gunawan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
Gunawan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Gunawan slips the punch.
Gunawan slips under a jab from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunawan avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunawan.
Gunawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Keenan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunawan is rocked!
Keenan knocks out Gunawan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Keenan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Keenan picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gareth Keenan!
During a confident post fight interview, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dagur Egilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dagur Egilsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt - Egilsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Egilsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egilsson defends well and Aldo ends up having to push Egilsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egilsson looks to land a combination. Aldo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Egilsson connects with a body shot.
Egilsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Egilsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo 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.
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
and Egilsson counters with a series of strikes. Aldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Egilsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Egilsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo shoots in for a double leg but Egilsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egilsson cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Egilsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Egilsson tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Egilsson did well to prevent Aldo getting side control.
Egilsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egilsson. That one must have hurt.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Egilsson leaves Aldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Egilsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Egilsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo rather than just go for the knockout.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimi Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Egilsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Aldo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Egilsson pushes Aldo off and gets back to his feet.
Aldo dives in and grabs Egilsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egilsson pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egilsson.
Egilsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egilsson lands a head shot.
Egilsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Egilsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dagur Egilsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo misses with a takedown
and Egilsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Egilsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Egilsson pushes him off.
Egilsson thows a body kick. Aldo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egilsson tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egilsson to the ground. Egilsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Egilsson lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egilsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo fails with the takedown
and Egilsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Egilsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Egilsson stuffs the takedown.
Aldo dives in and grabs Egilsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egilsson pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
Egilsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Egilsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Egilsson. No joy for Aldo on that attempt.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egilsson.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Egilsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Egilsson scores with a nice body kick.
Egilsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egilsson. That's going to slow Aldo down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egilsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aldo's calf.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
Egilsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Egilsson stuffs the takedown.
Egilsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egilsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egilsson counters with a nice body shot.
Aldo has been working on his balance at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Egilsson.
Egilsson is looking to slow Aldo down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egilsson.
Egilsson punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Egilsson lands a body shot.
Aldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Egilsson counters with a nice body shot.
Egilsson lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Egilsson stuffs the takedown.
Egilsson connects with a leg kick. Aldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Egilsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egilsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egilsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egilsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Aldo with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagur Egilsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Egilsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Egilsson counters with a good low kick that Aldo was not able to check.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egilsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Egilsson throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Egilsson shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Egilsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Egilsson.
Egilsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egilsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egilsson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egilsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aldo's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Egilsson. No joy for Aldo on that attempt.
Egilsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Egilsson lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egilsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egilsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egilsson jabs at Aldo's body.
Egilsson thumps Aldo with a low kick.
That kick from Egilsson tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egilsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egilsson pushes Aldo away with a front kick.
Dagur Egilsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Egilsson as Aldo shoots in.
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Egilsson.
Egilsson thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Egilsson, right into the meat.
Egilsson throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egilsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egilsson.
Egilsson thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Egilsson, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Egilsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to move into range but Egilsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Egilsson tries to sprawl out of it but Aldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egilsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Egilsson scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egilsson scores with a head kick. Aldo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Egilsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Egilsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldo's head.
Aldo shoots in but Egilsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Egilsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egilsson.
Aldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Egilsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egilsson throws a series of strikes that have Aldo backpedaling.
Egilsson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Egilsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egilsson.
Egilsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Egilsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. Egilsson sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Egilsson lands with a shot to the body.
Egilsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egilsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egilsson.
Aldo 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.
Aldo shoots and misses
and Egilsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Egilsson.
Egilsson feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Egilsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aldo backs up against the cage.
Egilsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egilsson jabs at Aldo's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egilsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egilsson jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Egilsson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dagur Egilsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That kick from Egilsson tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egilsson counters with a straight right hand.
Egilsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldo.
Egilsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egilsson connects with a body shot.
Egilsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egilsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egilsson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egilsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egilsson can pounce on him.
Aldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egilsson lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Egilsson scores with a jab.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egilsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo backing away here, and Egilsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Egilsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Egilsson lands with a good body shot.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Egilsson.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Egilsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Egilsson lands a slapping body shot.
Egilsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Egilsson lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egilsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egilsson scores with a shot to the body.
Egilsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo shoots in for a double leg but Egilsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Egilsson throws a front kick that sends Aldo stumbling back into the cage.
Aldo moves forwards but Egilsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egilsson lands with a nice body punch.
Egilsson scores with a leg kick.
Egilsson scores with a kick to the body.
Egilsson lands a front kick.
Egilsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Egilsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Egilsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Egilsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
and Egilsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Egilsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Egilsson circles away easily
and Egilsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Egilsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Egilsson.
Aldo tries to clinch
and Egilsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Egilsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Egilsson sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egilsson stuns Aldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egilsson swivels and escapes.
Egilsson lands a jab to Aldo's midsection.
Egilsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egilsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egilsson as he jumps to the side.
Egilsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Egilsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldo.
Egilsson works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egilsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egilsson tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egilsson to the ground. Egilsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egilsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egilsson pushes Aldo away with a front kick.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jimi Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dagur Egilsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egilsson cracks the inside of Aldo's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dagur Egilsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egilsson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dagur Egilsson!
Our winner, Dagur Egilsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Jimi Aldo had this to say: 'Props to him for winning, I just couldn't do what I set out to do.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bulger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bulger defends well and Machado ends up having to push Bulger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bulger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bulger enables Machado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bulger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bulger wants to stand up but Machado is controlling him.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Bulger is keeping the position.
Machado wants to control from the top but Bulger keeps moving.
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulger is keeping the position for now.
Machado trying to control but Bulger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado trying to control but Bulger is working from the bottom.
Machado is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulger is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bulger misses with a series of wild punches.
Bulger gets a clinch.
Bulger lands a body punch.
Bulger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Bulger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulger lands with a light punch inside.
Machado has Bulger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bulger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bulger scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bulger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bulger lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bulger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bulger to keep the fight standing.
Machado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bulger is defending well.
Machado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bulger is stalling here.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bulger smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Bulger, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Bulger against the cage but Bulger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machado connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulger has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulger has Machado pressed against the cage.
Bulger lands a shoulder strike.
Bulger is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A body shot lands from Bulger.
Machado fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bulger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bulger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machado!
Bulger tries to stand but Machado is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulger wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Machado's closed guard. He's half up but Machado has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Machado pivots and extends the arm, Bulger falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Machado! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Machado!
Carlos Machado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero has chosen Super Glad - Laki-Laki as his entrance music. Cameron Chaos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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239 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Monster Hero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero tries to land a body kick
and Chaos counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Chaos misses with a two punch combination.
Chaos slips under a jab from Hero.
Chaos throws a big counter combination but Hero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Cameron Chaos has been cut.
Hero looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely.
Chaos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaos throws a lazy head kick
and Chaos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Chaos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaos misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Chaos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaos misses with a body kick.
Hero 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.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Hero engages and cracks Chaos with a massive lead left hook - Chaos tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Hero is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monster Hero!
After winning the bout, Monster Hero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Cameron Chaos had this to say: 'Najjači san,al eto,popušija san'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armani Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - Money. Armani Cabrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
180 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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187 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armani Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jab from Jackson.
It looks like Armani Cabrera has been cut.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Cabrera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cabrera lands a jab-cross combination.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Armani Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Cabrera ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Cabrera throws a lazy head kick
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Jackson throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a head kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabrera fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrera counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Franklin Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Cabrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cabrera trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera lands a high kick!
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cabrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Cabrera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson 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.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Jackson throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Cabrera tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabrera as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Cabrera looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cabrera lands a damaging elbow.
Cabrera is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
Jackson avoiding damage as Cabrera throws knees to the body.
Cabrera working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position.
Jackson pushes Cabrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to stall but Cabrera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cabrera trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Jackson digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cabrera misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cabrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armani Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Jackson misses the jab.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera lands with a good body shot.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabrera stalling against the cage.
Cabrera looking to stall.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cabrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson jabs Cabrera right on the nose. Cabrera blinks but takes it well.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
And Cabrera responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Cabrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Armani Cabrera just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cabrera misses with a body shot
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera takes one to the chin there.
Cabrera moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson lands with a hook. Cabrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Cabrera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera lands a head kick!
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Cabrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Cabrera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera wants to clinch.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Jackson.
Cabrera cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrera.
Cabrera keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabrera doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Cabrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Cabrera misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Jackson had his way with Armani Cabrera in that round.
The cut man is working on Armani Cabrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cabrera.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Cabrera lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Cabrera slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Cabrera pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Cabrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera scores with a push kick.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson motions for Cabrera to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Cabrera responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cabrera throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
As Jackson backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabrera at a distance.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCabrera.
Cabrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Cabrera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cabrera.
Cabrera won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Armani Cabrera.
I think Cabrera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Franklin Jackson!
Franklin Jackson retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Franklin Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eka Tahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Rancid - Dead Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eka Tahuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahuna cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Liam Lee has been cut.
Tahuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Tahuna lands the left hand.
Lee blocks a jab.
Tahuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Tahuna thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Donk. Tahuna catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Tahuna lands a jab to the head.
Tahuna clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tahuna defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Tahuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee moves out of range as Tahuna strikes.
Tahuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aliens Only Spa in the buildup to the fight.
Tahuna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tahuna.
Tahuna throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Tahuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Tahuna moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Tahuna misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tahuna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tahuna moves out of range.
Lee avoids the body shot from Tahuna.
Tahuna is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tahuna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tahuna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tahuna lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Tahuna misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Tahuna moves away and avoids it.
Tahuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee takes a swing at Tahuna's ribcage but misses.
Tahuna throws out a powerful jab.
Tahuna missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tahuna blocks the low kick.
Tahuna throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Tahuna.
Eka Tahuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahuna lands a slapping body shot.
Tahuna misses with a head kick.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna moves out of range of the body kick.
Tahuna lands with a right hand.
That has opened up Liam Lee's cut even more.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Tahuna moved away.
Tahuna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tahuna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee takes a swing at Tahuna's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a low kick as Tahuna jumps back.
Tahuna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tahuna clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee looks winded!
Tahuna avoids a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Tahuna slips under a jab from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Tahuna misses the target.
Tahuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tahuna pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tahuna.
Tahuna cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tahuna.
Tahuna lands a big uppercut and Lee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lee looks OK. Tahuna waves Lee back to his feet!
Lee is rocked!
The cut above Liam Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
OH! Lee has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Tahuna smells blood and charges in for the finish! Tahuna unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lee sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eka Tahuna!
Eka Tahuna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Liam Lee had this to say: 'I'm sorry to all of my the fans...i promise i'll be back and win.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (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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155 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Chocula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo drives through with a takedown into Chocula's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crespo is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Crespo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crespo stops Chocula from standing up.
Crespo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Crespo.
Chocula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crespo is controlling him.
Crespo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chocula.
Crespo digs a good body shot into Chocula's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chocula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chocula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chocula tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chocula misses the body punch
and Crespo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chocula misses with the head strike.
Crespo tries a body shot but Chocula blocks it.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Chocula.
Crespo connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Count Chocula has been cut.
Crespo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crespo works on Chocula's body with a couple of short punches.
Our sources have told us that Chocula has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chocula throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Chocula controls the action.
Chocula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crespo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chocula backwards.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Chocula.
Chocula struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo lands a left hand.
Chocula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chocula blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Crespo.
Crespo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chocula backwards.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Chocula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocula.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Crespo avoids a wild elbow strike from Chocula.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Crespo misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Chocula misses with the head strike.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Chocula controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocula blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Chocula lands with a short shot to the head.
Chocula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crespo lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Chocula is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Chocula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chocula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chocula seems to have got his legs back now.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chocula misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chocula controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chocula.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Chocula avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chocula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chocula backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chocula controls his hands.
Chocula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chocula throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chocula.
Chocula is breathing heavily.
Crespo lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chocula misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo works on Chocula's body with a couple of short punches.
Chocula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo pushes Chocula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Crespo on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crespo cracks Chocula with a nice body shot.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo digs a right hand underneath Chocula's ribcage. Chocula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crespo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Count Chocula's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Chocula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chocula's elbow.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chocula tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo lands a nice shot to the body.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chocula blocking some punches.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Chocula's head.
Crespo pushes Chocula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Choculas head.
Chocula blocking some punches.
Chocula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Chocula's head.
Chocula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo lands a right hand.
Crespo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chocula with a big uppercut! Chocula tries to clinch up but Crespo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chocula to the mat! Chocula covers up and Crespo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Silvio Crespo!
Silvio Crespo is the new featherweight champion!
Silvio Crespo very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael D Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMurphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Solider - Tupac. D Amato comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mike Tyson Post-Fight Interview with Jim Gray kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that RP McMurphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily RP McMurphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
257 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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27
234 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael D Amato!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amato misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by McMurphy.
We've been informed that D Amato has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
D Amato throws a series of punches but McMurphy avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - D Amato coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from D Amato. Those never looked like landing.
McMurphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McMurphy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
D Amato is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if D Amato can do anything to dispel that myth.
McMurphy trying to control the position but D Amato is working away.
D Amato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurphy scores with punches from side control.
McMurphy tries to move into full mount but can't pass D Amato's legs.
McMurphy in side control lands a decent elbow.
D Amato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
D Amato is working to avoid the ground and pound but McMurphy connects with a decent elbow.
McMurphy moves into full mount!
You get the feeling that D Amato really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McMurphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
D Amato is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McMurphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
D Amato taking shots to the head.
D Amato is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McMurphy looking to control but D Amato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that D Amato really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that D Amato really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McMurphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McMurphy controlling the pace for now.
D Amato is trying to stand.
BOOM! McMurphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
D Amato wants to get back to his feet.
D Amato is squirming around, avoiding McMurphy's attempts to control the action.
McMurphy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy looking to control but D Amato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
D Amato squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McMurphy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McMurphy landing strikes from the mount and D Amato is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McMurphy lands a big shot there that rocks D Amato but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
D Amato tries to buck McMurphy off but he can't manage it.
McMurphy with a couple of short strikes.
McMurphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McMurphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
D Amato wants to try and get back to his feet.
D Amato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMurphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McMurphy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
D Amato is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RP McMurphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McMurphy blocks a jab.
McMurphy tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMurphy slips under a jab from D Amato.
D Amato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McMurphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? D Amato is fending him off so far but McMurphy persists. Nope, D Amato circles away and we're back to standing.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMurphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMurphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
D Amato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMurphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMurphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMurphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from McMurphy.
McMurphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McMurphy misses with a looping left.
D Amato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McMurphy finds it's way round the side to connect with D Amato's head.
McMurphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of McMurphy's head but McMurphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMurphy with a jab.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMurphy feinted with a counter takedown.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from McMurphy misses its target.
McMurphy moves away from the strike by D Amato.
McMurphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but D Amato sprawls and moves away.
D Amato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMurphy tries to counter with a takedown but D Amato is quick to defend against it.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but McMurphy is out of range.
McMurphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and McMurphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato misses with a body shot.
McMurphy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RP McMurphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMurphy staying out of range there.
McMurphy throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by D Amato - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMurphy doesn't seem phased though.
McMurphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMurphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
McMurphy misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
D Amato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
D Amato misses with the combination.
D Amato throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McMurphy wants to take a breather but D Amato is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amato is trying to stand.
RP McMurphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McMurphy wants to free his trapped foot but D Amato is holding on for dear life with his legs.
D Amato pushes McMurphy off looking to stand but McMurphy dives back in and keeps control.
McMurphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McMurphy winds up and cracks D Amato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurphy controlling the action here.
D Amato is trying to stand.
McMurphy trying to control from half guard but D Amato is working away.
D Amato pushes McMurphy off looking to stand but McMurphy dives back in and keeps control.
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 RP McMurphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McMurphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
McMurphy catches D Amato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
D Amato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McMurphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from McMurphy misses its intended target.
McMurphy backing away here, and D Amato unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McMurphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. McMurphy saw that one coming.
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McMurphy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
McMurphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by McMurphy - just one landing.
McMurphy closes the distance and clinches up with D Amato, looking for a takedown. McMurphy pushes D Amato against the cage but D Amato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but McMurphy moved out of range.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and McMurphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from McMurphy misses its intended target.
D Amato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McMurphy looking to score a takedown here. D Amato is defending well but McMurphy drives through and ends up in D Amato's guard.
D Amato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
D Amato thuds a left hand into McMurphy's body.
McMurphy digs a good hook to D Amato's body.
McMurphy slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato scores with a sloppy right hand. McMurphy should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato slips a jab from McMurphy.
McMurphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from D Amato as McMurphy shoots in.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMurphy.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
McMurphy ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
McMurphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McMurphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McMurphy shoots for a takedown but D Amato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RP McMurphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMurphy moves away from the strike by D Amato.
D Amato with a hook.
D Amato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMurphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as McMurphy controls his hands.
D Amato prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is looking to take this one to the mat.
McMurphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. D Amato just stands there and leans against the cage.
D Amato is pressed up against the cage. McMurphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag D Amato down to the mat. D Amato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McMurphy moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
McMurphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMurphy misses with a hook.
D Amato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
D Amato lunges at McMurphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McMurphy's hand.
Michael D Amato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMurphy moves out of range of the leg kick from D Amato.
D Amato lands a jab-cross combination.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMurphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McMurphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy throws a hook to the side of D Amato's head but D Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMurphy checks a low kick from D Amato.
D Amato dodges the punch combination from McMurphy.
McMurphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McMurphy lands a slapping body shot.
McMurphy just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
McMurphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McMurphy scrambles back to his feet.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael D Amato really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good work by McMurphy as he checks the leg kick.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McMurphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
D Amato is looking to stand up but McMurphy isn't so interested in that idea.
McMurphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
D Amato wants to stand and escape but McMurphy is having none of it.
McMurphy landing some decent shots from guard.
McMurphy advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato tries to escape but McMurphy is in control.
McMurphy grinds an elbow into D Amato's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McMurphy is chipping away with strikes.
McMurphy working the ground and pound but D Amato is defending the strikes.
McMurphy is looking to take a break and control but D Amato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
D Amato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McMurphy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused D Amato some visible discomfort.
D Amato is not content to let McMurphy control the position.
D Amato takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato is trying to buck McMurphy off.
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but D Amato keeps working.
D Amato is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McMurphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McMurphy wants to control but D Amato is keeping him busy.
D Amato tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McMurphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McMurphy looking to control but D Amato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! McMurphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McMurphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McMurphy controlling from the full mount.
D Amato is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McMurphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
D Amato is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McMurphy landing punches.
D Amato tries to buck McMurphy off but he can't manage it.
McMurphy working D Amato over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McMurphy punishing his opponent with strikes.
McMurphy raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurphy scoring with strikes but D Amato is staying in there.
D Amato is still in real trouble! Can McMurphy finish him?
McMurphy wants to control the pace but D Amato is squirming around nicely.
D Amato seems to have recovered his senses.
D Amato is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McMurphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns D Amato that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McMurphy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and D Amato wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! McMurphy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RP McMurphy!
RP McMurphy retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking RP McMurphy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you everybody for coming. My opponent, hats off to you, thanks for the great fight, all respect. My coaches and Team Burns helped me so much, thank you. I will continue to shock and inspire nations'.
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