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OFC 243: Black Christmas V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sangram Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Grimrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 42 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sangram Singh!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh clinches up with Grimrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grimrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Singh working hard to break the clinch.
Grimrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grimrock throws a head punch that misses.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
Singh wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Singh shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimrock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock cracks Singh with a nice body shot.
Singh looks winded!
Grimrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Singh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimrock throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimrock.
A short left from Grimrock.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Singh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Singh won't want to take too many of those.
Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
Singh avoiding damage as Grimrock throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Singh 's eye.
It looks like Sangram Singh has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Singh in his tracks for a moment.
Grimrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Grimrock lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singh is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Singh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimrock works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimrock digs a right hand into Singh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Singh's gas tank.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimrock digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimrock obliges.
A right hand to the body from Grimrock.
Grimrock cracks Singh with a nice body shot.
Grimrock is working Singh over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimrock.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
Grimrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grimrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimrock tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Singh prevents a body shot from Grimrock.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sangram Singh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Singh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Singh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grimrock - the referee stops the clock and Singh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grimrock. Singh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimrock.
Singh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee Grimrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Singh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimrock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grimrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Grimrock is leaning against Singh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Singh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Grimrock lands an elbow just above Singh 's eye.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Singh in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Grimrock lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimrock crunches a lovely knee into Singh's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Grimrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Singh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
Grimrock tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Grimrock back against the cage.
Singh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimrock can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimrock.
Grimrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee Grimrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Singh in his tracks for a moment.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Grimrock.
Singh takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Grimrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimrock tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Singh shrugs off.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Singh avoids the damage to the body.
Grimrock tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimrock tries a body shot but Singh blocks it.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Grimrock misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sangram Singh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grimrock works Singh's body with a nice hook.
Grimrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimrock fakes the leg kick and cracks Singh in the body.
That kick from Grimrock tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Singh's head.
Nice shot lands for Grimrock.
Grimrock tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
Singh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grimrock thumps Singh with a low kick.
Grimrock moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Grimrock lands with a cross.
Singh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimrock throws a leg kick which misses Singh's front leg but catches the back leg as Singh tries to avoid it.
Grimrock is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock with a jab.
Grimrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimrock.
Sangram Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Grimrock.
Grimrock thuds his shin into the meat of Singh's side.
Donk. Grimrock catches Singh right on the button with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimrock.
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimrock lands a shoulder strike.
Grimrock lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Grimrock tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Grimrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Singh won't want to take too many of those.
Singh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimrock lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Grimrock tries to throw a body punch but Singh avoids it by throwing Grimrock back against the cage.
Singh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimrock is keeping busy.
Grimrock cracks Singh with a nice body shot.
Grimrock lands a right hand.
Singh blocks a body shot from Grimrock.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimrock.
Grimrock working Singh over with knees to the body.
Grimrock can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a light punch inside.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Grimrock.
Grimrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee Grimrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
Singh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grimrock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Grimrock lands a body shot.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Grimrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Singh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sangram Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Grimrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Grimrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Delled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Delled looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Delled!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob The!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Delled looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Delled leaves The with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Delled scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but The manages to mount him!
The content just to control the position here.
The forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from The.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The has the hooks in. Delled is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Delled is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Delled just trying to survive but The is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Delled's body.
It looks like The might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delled trying to get back to his feet but The is in full control for now.
The biding his time, controlling Delled.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Delled's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Delled do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Delled wants to control his opponent's hands but The gets his hands free.
The tries to keep control of the position but Delled is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. The controlling the positon.
Delled trying to control the hands but The breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob The dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Delled takes a kick to the side of the head.
Delled throws a body punch but The moves out of range.
The clinches with his opponent.
Delled jumps guard but The turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Delled is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delled's brow.
The lands an elbow that stopped Delled in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delled dodges an elbow strike from The.
The creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delled has been working on his balance at logans fight club elite coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by The.
The lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Steven Delled has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The stops a takedown attempt from Delled.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Delled. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, The throws an elbow but misses.
The pushes off an throws an elbow but Delled leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delled tries to circle away but The has him pinned against the cage.
Delled tries for a takedown. No joy.
Delled blocks the elbow strike.
Delled avoids a wild elbow strike from The.
The throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delled wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delled blocks an elbow strike from The.
The misses with an elbow over the top.
The lands an elbow inside.
The looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, The throws an elbow but misses.
Delled tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delled blocks the elbow strike.
The pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Delled avoids a wild elbow strike from The.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The misses with an elbow strike.
Delled throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delled tries to circle away but The has him pinned against the cage.
The lands an elbow that stopped Delled in his tracks for a moment.
The misses with an elbow over the top.
Delled tries to pull guard but The won't allow it.
Delled blocks the elbow strike.
Delled blocks an elbow strike from The.
Delled blocks the elbow strike.
The comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delled manages to pull guard.
Delled can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob The showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Delled's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Delled has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delled moves into the clinch.
The misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The misses with an elbow over the top.
The misses with an elbow strike.
Delled is stalling here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delled blocks an elbow strike.
Delled dodges an elbow strike from The.
The misses with an elbow over the top.
The has Delled pressed against the cage, preventing Delled from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Delled avoids a wild elbow strike from The.
Delled fails to pull guard.
Bob The seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delled is trying to maintain a safe position but The gets an underhook and turns Delled into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The just misses with a elbow thrown towards Delled's brow.
Delled tries to pull guard but The won't allow it.
Delled dodges an elbow strike from The.
The looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The lands an elbow that stopped Delled in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, The throws an elbow but misses.
The lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, The throws an elbow but misses.
The throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pushes off an throws an elbow but Delled leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Delled dodges an elbow strike from The.
The throws an elbow but it misses.
Delled blocks an elbow strike from The.
Delled blocks the elbow strike.
Delled tries to break the clinch but The is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from The.
Delled tries to pull guard but The forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Delled. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The lands an elbow just above Delled 's eye.
Delled avoids the elbow strike from The, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delled blocks the elbow strike.
Delled is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Delled blocks the elbow strike.
Delled avoids a wild elbow strike from The.
Delled avoids the elbow strike from The, against the cage.
Delled is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The is defending well.
Delled blocks an elbow strike from The.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, The throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob The comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob The!
A very excited looking Bob The rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Steven Delled was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my fans for their support. We are going to come back better. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes into a darkened arena with his song building. White and nerdy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Ward!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward dodges the punch combination from Mistry.
We've been told by Mistry's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Mistry.
Mistry looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Mistry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mistry connects with a jab.
Ward moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mistry.
Ward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mistry throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mistry.
Mistry misses with a two punch combination.
Mistry scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Mistry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Mistry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mistry throws a body shot but no joy.
Mistry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Mistry.
Nice straight punches there by Mistry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mistry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward slips under a jab from Mistry.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Mistry gets a clinch.
Ward is trying to drag Mistry to the mat but Mistry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mistry just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Mistry - that landed with a thud.
Mistry just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Mistry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mistry is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward is working for takedown but Mistry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Ward.
Mistry tries to break free but Ward pushes him back against the cage.
Mistry stalling the fight.
Mistry is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mistry down to the mat. Mistry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab by Mistry.
Mistry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kieran Mistry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mistry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Mistry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mistry connects with a body shot.
Mistry fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Mistry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mistry lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Mistry does no damage.
Ward appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Mistry.
Mistry tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mistry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Mistry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mistry is looking to clinch.
Ward only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mistry.
Mistry scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kieran Mistry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mistry throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Mistry connects with a body shot.
Ward blocks a jab.
Mistry misses with a looping left.
Ward with the counter takedown but Mistry avoids it easily.
Mistry tries to clinch up.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Mistry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mistry 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mistry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mistry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mistry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mistry throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
Mistry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mistry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Ward releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kieran Mistry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Ward misses.
Mistry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mistry throws a combination. Ward tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mistry lands with a nice body punch.
Mistry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Mistry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
Mistry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kieran Mistry is winning the standup battle so far.
Mistry connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Mistry. Those never looked like landing.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mistry throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward flicks out a counter leg kick but Mistry steps away.
Mistry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Mistry fails to land with a series of punches.
Mistry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mistry just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mistry misses with the combination.
Mistry lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mistry coming out on top.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mistry with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mistry.
Mistry lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Nice jab there from Mistry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry tries to clinch up.
Dustin Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mistry has managed to clinch.
Mistry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mistry misses with the combination.
Ward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mistry defends it well.
Mistry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mistry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Mistry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mistry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Mistry stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.
Mistry has managed to clinch.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Kieran Mistry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ward throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mistry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Mistry!
The defeated Dustin Ward had this to say: 'Sorry to disappoint all my fellow nerds out there but I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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47
167 lbs
47 - 47 - 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hughs!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughs.
Hughs gets tackled into the cage by Chow. Chow maintains the clinch.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Hughs prevents a body shot from Chow.
Chow lands an uppercut.
Chow tries to work over Hughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chow stalling.
Hughs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Chow struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughs controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Chow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hughs up against the cage.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Chow avoids the damage to the body.
Chow avoids the elbow strike from Hughs, against the cage.
Chow stalls.
Hughs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chow's elbow.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughs or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chow.
Hughs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Chow as the two fighters clinch.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chow can't find room to land a body shot as Hughs controls the action.
Hughs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughs tries to close the distance and clinch but Chow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chow has Hughs up against the cage in a clinch.
Chow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow scores with a hook to the body.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Chow misses with a punch to the body.
Chow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chow closes the distance and clinches.
Hughs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Hughs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Chow.
Chow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Hughs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chow moves into the clinch.
Chow tries to pull guard but Hughs holds him up against the cage and eventually Chow drops back down to his feet.
Chow lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Chow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hughs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chow was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughs.
Hughs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChow.
Hughs tries to clinch but Chow is having none of it.
Chow darts in and clinches Hughs up against the cage.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chow is leaning against Hughs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chow managing to block the knees to the body from Hughs.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow.
Hughs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow goes for a takedown attempt but Hughs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughs, pushing him back against the cage.
Chow blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chow is trying to pull guard but Hughs has him pressed against the cage.
Hughs missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hughs scores with a hook to the body.
Chow lands a knee to the body.
Hughs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chow prevents Hughs from breaking the clinch.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Chow managing to block the knees to the body from Hughs.
Chow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow.
Chow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughs has had enough of the clinch but Chow keeps him there for the moment.
Hughs misses with an elbow over the top.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chow blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Chow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a body punch.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Chow avoids the damage to the body.
Chow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hughs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chow blocks it with crossed arms.
Hughs tries a knee to the head but Chow blocks it.
Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughs misses with a knee to the head.
Chow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow moves into the clinch.
Chow presses Hughs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughs connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Chow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hughs tries to throw a body punch but Chow avoids it by throwing Hughs back against the cage.
Chow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chow has managed to clinch.
Hughs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs misses with a knee to the head.
Chow tries to work over Hughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Kim Chow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hughs gets tackled into the cage by Chow. Chow maintains the clinch.
Kim Chow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Chow.
Chow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughs.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Chow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chow blocks it with crossed arms.
Chow blocks the elbow strike.
Hughs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chow closes the distance and clinches.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow.
Hughs misses with a punch to the body.
Chow pushes Hughs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hughs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughs missing with knees to the body.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughs throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chow.
Joe Hughs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow is struggling to control the position.
Hughs misses with a knee to the head.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughs.
Hughs misses with a body punch.
Hughs blocks a body shot from Chow.
Chow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughs is looking to clinch but Chow is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chow misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughs is defended easily by Chow.
Chow drives through and clinches with Hughs against the cage.
Hughs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughs can't find room to land a body shot as Chow controls the action.
Chow has Hughs pushed against the cage.
Hughs working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
Chow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow stuffs the takedown.
Joe Hughs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chow passes Hughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chow trying to control from Hughs's half guard. Hughs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim Chow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chow pushes down on Hughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Chow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Chow!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Chow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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40
197 lbs
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25
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Potter throws a good cross that connects.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Potter.
Potter has a takedown stuffed.
Potter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potter connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Jenkins finds it's way through Potter's defenses.
Potter throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Potter fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Potter darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Potter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jenkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Jenkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Potter looking to pass the guard.
Potter is still trying to improve position.
My spies in Gym of the Gods inform me that Potter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Potter has picked Jenkins up and slammed him! Jenkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Potter manages to pass to side control!
Potter staying calm.
Jenkins struggling a bit here.
Jenkins prevents Potter from improving position.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Potter trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Potter is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Potter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potter.
Potter trying to pass the guard but Jenkins defending well.
Jenkins actively working from the bottom here.
Potter is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potter pulls his head out easily.
Potter controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Potter there.
Jenkins trying to control but Potter postures up.
Jenkins is not content to let Potter control the position.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Potter is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jenkins actively working from the bottom here.
Potter is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potter is defended easily by Jenkins.
Jenkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Potter tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Potter.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Potter jabs at Jenkins's body.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Jenkins attempts a counter takedown but Potter avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Potter.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Potter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Potter feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Potter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Potter persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Potter throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Potter wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!
Potter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenkins looks to move to half guard but instead Potter has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
Potter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Potter prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Jenkins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Potter pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Alexander Potter has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Potter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Potter maintains control.
Potter tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Potter wants to control the pace but Jenkins is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Potter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potter.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Potter with the counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jenkins doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Potter.
Jenkins cracks Potter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Potter throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Potter fails with the takedown.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
Alexander Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Potter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Potter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Potter manages to get to full guard.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Potter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter pulls Jenkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Jenkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jenkins trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Potter dives on top into guard.
Jenkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jenkins looking for subs off his back but Potter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Potter is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potter is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Potter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard but Potter has passed into side control.
Jenkins is letting Potter control him for a moment.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Potter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jenkins tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Potter.
Well Potter 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Potter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cono McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor's entrance music is foggy dew. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cono McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Badger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Badger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a head kick.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Badger.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
Badger dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Badger misses with a double jab.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Badger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cono McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Badger.
Badger closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Badger off balance momentarily.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badger is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badger looks winded!
Badger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Badger circles away quickly and effectively.
Badger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Badger dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badger back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Badger avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGregor working away.
Badger is letting McGregor control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGregor.
McGregor decides to stand back up. McGregor steps back and let's Badger get back to his feet.
Badger is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badger back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Badger throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Badger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Badger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGregor won't allow Badger to sweep him here.
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor advances to half guard.
McGregor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badger sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Badger wants to get back to full guard.
McGregor is trying for a kimura here. Badger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGregor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cono McGregor!
Cono McGregor gave a mention to Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Chuckhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuckhaven comes into the arena with whip it blaring out of the sound system. 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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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chuckhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckhaven tries to bum rush Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouth looks to land a body kick but Chuckhaven moved away.
Mouth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chuckhaven was covering up waiting for the punch and Mouth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mouth is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuckhaven has wrist control.
Chuckhaven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mouth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chuckhaven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mouth trying to control but Chuckhaven is working from the bottom.
Mouth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chuckhaven keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth with a nice head shot there.
Mouth chips away with some ground and pound.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckhaven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mouth postures up in Chuckhaven's guard and throws a big left but Chuckhaven blocks it.
Mouth is pushing down on Chuckhaven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chuckhaven is fighting to maintain full guard but Mouth has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mouth lands a nice short elbow.
Chuckhaven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chuckhaven is looking for a sweep. Mouth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mouth lands strikes from half guard.
Mouth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chuckhaven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mouth connects with a nice short shot to Chuckhaven's temple.
Chuckhaven trying to control from the bottom.
Chuckhaven actively working from the bottom here.
Mouth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chuckhaven is rocked!
Mouth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chuckhaven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mouth wants to control but Chuckhaven is keeping him busy.
Mouth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mouth working Chuckhaven over with strikes.
Oh Chuckhaven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mouth lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Chuckhaven! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mouth jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
In his post fight interview, Mush Mouth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Paul Chuckhaven spoke after the fight, saying 'darn'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes into the arena with Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong blaring out of the sound system. Rehab has chosen saturday nights alright for fighting as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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177 lbs
42 - 37 - 0 |
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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
39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehab throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rehab blocks the body kick.
Rehab lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rehab fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunter.
A countering left hand to the body from Rehab misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehab avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Rehab throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses.
Rehab avoids the head kick by Hunter.
A little jabbing left from Rehab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rehab. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rehab throws a counter combo.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut there from Rehab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Rehab moves out of range easily.
Rehab looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Rehab off balance momentarily.
Hunter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rehab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter lands with a kick to the temple. Rehab shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rehab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Rehab persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Rehab fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rehab fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a head kick that Rehab semi-blocks.
Hunter scores with a one two! Rehab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Rehab is rocked!
Hunter throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rehab crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Hunter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Hunter waved his t-shirt featuring BlackStar Athletics 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judge LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modus Ponens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judge LaCrosse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge LaCrosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Modus Ponens!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponens slips a jab and a cross from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot that snaps Ponens's head back.
LaCrosse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
LaCrosse looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponens is just out of range.
Ponens tries to counter with a clinch but LaCrosse shakes him off and moves away.
LaCrosse gets tackled into the cage by Ponens. Ponens maintains the clinch.
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ponens throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a damaging elbow.
LaCrosse 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
LaCrosse blocks an elbow strike.
Ponens lands an uppercut.
Ponens pushes LaCrosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LaCrosse tries to work over Ponens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Ponens in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from LaCrosse.
A right hand to the body from LaCrosse.
Ponens avoids the elbow strike from LaCrosse, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from LaCrosse as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponens or not.
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Ponens shrugs off.
That has opened up Modus Ponens's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ponens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
Ponens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ponens backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
LaCrosse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponens blocks an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that LaCrosse shrugs off.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that LaCrosse shrugs off.
LaCrosse scores with a shot to the side of Ponens's head.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaCrosse avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.
LaCrosse lands a left hand.
LaCrosse misses with an elbow strike.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Ponens in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Modus Ponens's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from LaCrosse.
Ponens is working for takedown but LaCrosse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ponens takes a shot to the head.
Ponens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaCrosse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Modus Ponens's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
LaCrosse dodges an elbow strike from Ponens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse drops Ponens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ponens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ponens is rocked!
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
Ponens is still on wobbly legs! Can LaCrosse finish him?
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
Ponens lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponens just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaCrosse's brow.
Ponens presses LaCrosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LaCrosse avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.
Ponens wants the takedown. LaCrosse is fighting it off but Ponens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaCrosse's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponens throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponens seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCrosse controlling Ponens's posture.
Ponens looking to sit in guard and control but LaCrosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ponens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponens is still trying to improve position.
LaCrosse trying to control but Ponens is working from the bottom.
Ponens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaCrosse controls the pace.
LaCrosse tries to free his leg and advance position but Ponens is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCrosse wants to control from the top but Ponens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - LaCrosse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCrosse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaCrosse misses with a hook. Ponens ducked under it nicely.
LaCrosse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaCrosse looks to clinch
and Ponens counters with a straight right hand.
Ponens walks into a stiff left hand from LaCrosse.
Ponens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ponens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LaCrosse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ponens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up.
Ponens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ponens working the ground and pound.
Ponens scoring with punches and elbows.
Ponens in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaCrosse defending against the ground and pound.
Ponens throws an elbow but LaCrosse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ponens lands a few punches from side control.
Ponens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ponens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ponens lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear LaCrosse down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
LaCrosse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaCrosse tries to get out of the position.
LaCrosse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponens.
Ponens working the ground and pound but LaCrosse is defending the strikes.
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Ponens easily there. Ponens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
An elbow from Ponens crashes against the mat.
LaCrosse regains half guard, as Ponens was trying to land strikes.
Ponens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaCrosse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ponens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ponens.
Ponens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ponens wants to pass the guard but LaCrosse is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponens misses with a body kick.
Ponens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LaCrosse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ponens is in LaCrosse's guard.
LaCrosse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponens on the ground.
Ponens wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.
Ponens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponens postures up in LaCrosse's guard and throws a big left but LaCrosse blocks it.
LaCrosse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponens is one step ahead there.
Ponens throwing strikes but missing.
LaCrosse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ponens in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
Ponens in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modus Ponens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponens.
Ponens misses with an uppercut.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ponens clinches with his opponent.
LaCrosse pushes Ponens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Modus Ponens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Judge LaCrosse!
In defeat, Modus Ponens stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kano Hokichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halleck comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash-White Riot. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kano Hokichi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halleck.
Hokichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Halleck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halleck misses with a two punch combination.
Hokichi scores with a leg kick.
Hokichi lands a nice looking body shot.
Halleck wants to land a leg kick but Hokichi is out of range.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Hokichi.
Hokichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Hokichi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kano Hokichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halleck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hokichi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halleck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hokichi slips under a jab.
Halleck misses with a double jab.
Hokichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Nice body punch from Hokichi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hokichi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Halleck misses the target.
Hokichi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halleck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck checks a low kick from Hokichi.
Hokichi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hokichi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halleck is out of range.
Hokichi connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hokichi. Beautiful body shot.
Halleck throws a hook to the side of Hokichi's head but Hokichi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hokichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hokichi.
A telegraphed right hand from Halleck misses the target.
Hokichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hokichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halleck.
Halleck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hokichi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halleck misses with a straight right.
Halleck throws a leg kick but Hokichi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hokichi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hokichi slips under a jab from Halleck.
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!
Hokichi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halleck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hokichi lands with a good body shot.
Hokichi swings for the body but Halleck moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokichi walks into a left hand.
Halleck tries to close the distance and clinch but Hokichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hokichi misses the shot to the body.
Hokichi staying out of range there.
Hokichi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hokichi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hokichi scores with a hook to the body. Halleck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halleck throws a jab when Hokichi was well out of range.
Halleck sizes up Hokichi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halleck misses with a body punch
and Hokichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hokichi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hokichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hokichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck looks to land a left hand but Hokichi moved out of range nicely.
Hokichi throws a head kick that half lands.
Hokichi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Halleck throws a front kick aimed at Hokichi's knee but Hokichi avoids it well.
Halleck looks to land a left hand but Hokichi moved out of range nicely.
Hokichi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halleck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halleck misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokichi misses with a body shot.
Hokichi scores with a hook to the body. Halleck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Hokichi.
Hokichi cracks Halleck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Halleck tries to clinch there but Hokichi circles away.
Hokichi checks a low kick from Halleck.
Hokichi takes a swing at Halleck's ribcage but misses.
Halleck 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.
Halleck misses with a hook. Hokichi ducked under it nicely.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
Hokichi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Halleck misses.
A little jabbing left from Hokichi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halleck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halleck lunges at Hokichi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hokichi's hand.
Hokichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halleck was well out of range. Poor timing from Hokichi.
Hokichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hokichi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halleck. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokichi slips a jab from Halleck.
Hokichi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halleck's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokichi swats away the attempt to clinch by Halleck.
Halleck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halleck ducks under a wild hook from Hokichi.
Hokichi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halleck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Halleck sizes up Hokichi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hokichi is rocked!
Halleck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halleck sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hokichi's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hokichi's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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