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HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Timebmb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Dux looks to move away, Timebmb throws a big counter combo but Dux just gets out of the way.
Timebmb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dux blocks a head kick by Timebmb.
Dux 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.
Timebmb looks to land a left hand but Dux moved out of range nicely.
Dux pushes Timebmb up against the cage in a clinch.
Dux blocking some punches.
Timebmb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timebmb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dux blocking some punches.
Timebmb misses with the head strike.
Timebmb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timebmb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dux.
Dux lands a hook that snaps the head of Timebmb backwards.
Dux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timebmb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Timebmb misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Dux lands with a left to the head.
Dux pulls Timebmb into guard.
Timebmb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Timebmb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Timebmb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Timebmb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Timebmb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timebmb is trying to get an arm triangle but Dux is defending well.
Dux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Timebmb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Timebmb has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to control but Timebmb is keeping busy.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dux flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Timebmb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dux is just riding it out for now. Timebmb eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timebmb prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux missing with punches from the bottom.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura here.
Dux wants to improve his position but Timebmb is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
Timebmb is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Timebmb pulls his head out easily.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Timebmb drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Timebmb off! Timebmb jumps back into Dux's guard.
Timebmb is pushing down on Dux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dux is fighting to maintain full guard but Timebmb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Timebmb is pressing down on Dux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dux is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Timebmb is controlling well.
Timebmb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux is looking for a sweep. Timebmb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Timebmb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Timebmb drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Timebmb off! Timebmb jumps back into Dux's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dux lands a left and a right that sends Timebmb crashing to the canvas! Dux dives into mount looking to finish!
Timebmb is rocked!
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Dux drops a big elbow. That's hurt Timebmb! More shots from Dux and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dux!
Our winner, John Dux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Ua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh comes to the cage accompanied by Lets Have A War. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Great elbows
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Welsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Ua!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ua.
It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
Mack Ua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welsh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Welsh looking to control but instead Ua has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Welsh seems to be working for a kimura but Ua defends the submission attempt.
Ua is positioning himself well to prevent Welsh advancing to mount.
Ua is trying to control but can't.
Welsh is pressing down on Ua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ua is holding on for now.
Welsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Ua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ua won't allow Welsh to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ua is refusing to be controlled, as Welsh sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Welsh.
Ua wants to control but Welsh is keeping busy.
Welsh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Welsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Welsh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Welsh tries to clinch but Ua moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Welsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Welsh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Welsh eats them both and turns towards Ua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ua.
Welsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Ua.
Welsh is rocked!
Ua gets a clinch.
Welsh blocks a body shot from Ua.
Ua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ua.
Oh Welsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ua creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Welsh's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Welsh drops to his knees and Ua pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Ua!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Dirt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt has managed to clinch.
Nakara lands a shoulder strike.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Nakara tries to throw a body punch but Dirt avoids it by throwing Nakara back against the cage.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakara gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Dirt blocking some punches.
A short left from Nakara.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Nakara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Nakara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakara gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakara blocking some punches.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Nakara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Dirt takes a shot to the head.
Dirt scores with a shot to the side of Nakara's head.
Nakara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakara has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara lands with a short shot to the head.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Nakara lands a nice uppercut.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakara lands with a left to the head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Nakara is leaning against Dirt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
Nakara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakara misses with the head strike.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dirt or not.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Nakara digs a right hand underneath Dirt's ribcage. Dirt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Dirt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Nakara lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dirt on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara working aggressively here.
Nakara struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirt controls his hands.
Nakara working aggressively here.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakara lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Nakara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakara.
Nakara can't find room to land a body shot as Dirt controls the action.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakara can't find room to land a body shot as Dirt controls the action.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
Dirt blocks a body shot from Nakara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakara tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dirt lands a left hand.
Tebato Nakara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Nakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakara scores with a hook to the body.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nakara.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakara.
Nakara tries to throw a body punch but Dirt avoids it by throwing Nakara back against the cage.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Nakara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakara blocking some punches.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara misses with a punch to the body.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Nakara blocks an uppercut.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Nakara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Dirt.
Dirt scores with a shot to the side of Nakara's head.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike.
Nakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakara.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nakara fails to land.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara blocks an uppercut.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Nakara.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Nakara lands with a right to the head.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
A short right from Dirt on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Nakara throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara misses with some punches.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakara misses with the head strike.
Nakara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakara is working Dirt over against the cage.
A short right from Nakara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
A head punch on the inside from Nakara fails to land.
Nakara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara lands with a short shot to the head.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara tries to work over Dirt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirt lands a nice uppercut.
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 Joe Dirt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dirt's half guard.
Dirt punching from the bottom.
Nakara is trying to work for a kimura but Dirt is defending well.
Dirt tries to roll over but Nakara keeps him under control.
Dirt is working hard here to advance position.
Nakara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dirt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakara.
Dirt punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara is looking for a kimura but Dirt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakara to get the leverage.
Nakara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dirt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dirt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakara.
Nakara blocks the strikes from Dirt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dirt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tebato Nakara!
During a confident post fight interview, Tebato Nakara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McVeigh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan McVeigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson 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.
It looks like Aidan McVeigh has been cut.
McVeigh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McVeigh misses with a knee to the head.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McVeigh scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Joseph Jackson has been cut.
McVeigh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVeigh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
McVeigh drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVeigh avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside.
McVeigh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVeigh tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVeigh has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that McVeigh has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McVeigh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
McVeigh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from McVeigh, against the cage.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVeigh.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but McVeigh is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside.
McVeigh has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVeigh pressing his opponent against the cage.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
McVeigh misses with a knee strike.
McVeigh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
McVeigh throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVeigh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
McVeigh needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
McVeigh rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
McVeigh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVeigh tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but McVeigh has double underhooks.
McVeigh throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVeigh circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
McVeigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVeigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVeigh wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McVeigh is looking to clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVeigh tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
McVeigh tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson lands a left and a right that send McVeigh crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McVeigh is rocked!
McVeigh throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a huge right that knocks McVeigh out cold! Jackson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Jackson!
Joseph Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Fame!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow closes the distance and clinches up with Fame, looking for a takedown. Winslow pushes Fame against the cage but Fame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winslow has his takedown stuffed
and Fame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Winslow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Winslow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winslow is defended easily by Fame.
Fame lands with a straight right. Winslow didn't see that one coming.
Winslow tries for a takedown but Fame circles away easily
and Fame counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow fails to land the takedown.
Winslow 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.
Winslow shoots for a double leg takedown but Fame sprawls well. He's pushed Winslow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winslow shoots in and drives through. Fame sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow fails with the takedown
and Winslow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winslow is breathing heavily.
Winslow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fame can pounce on him.
Winslow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fame counter with a right hand.
Fame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winslow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Fame.
Fame scores with a shot to the body.
Fame has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fame cracks a nice hook into Winslow's ribs.
Winslow fails with the takedown
and Fame counters with a stiff right hand.
Winslow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fame finds it's way round the side to connect with Winslow's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fame counter with a right hand.
Winslow is rocked!
Winslow drops his hands for a split second and Fame immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Winslow face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Fame follows up with a right hand that knocks Winslow into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lil Fame!
Lil Fame very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flannery might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Kamen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamen gets caught flat footed, as Flannery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kamen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kamen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flannery throws a head kick but Kamen moves out of range.
Kamen throws a series of strikes that have Flannery backpedaling.
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Desmond Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamen swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Flannery with that takedown attempt.
Kamen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flannery with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kamen as Flannery shoots in.
Flannery tries to keep at a distance but Kamen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
Kamen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flannery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Kamen.
Kamen gets underhooks to prevent Flannery's takedown attempt.
Kamen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flannery.
Kamen is working Flannery over against the cage.
Flannery is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamen is working Flannery over against the cage.
Kamen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flannery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Kamen.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamen.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamen lands an uppercut.
Kamen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flannery backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamen is working Flannery over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kamen.
Kamen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flannery backwards.
Kamen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kamen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamen pushes Flannery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
Kamen pushes Flannery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamen.
Kamen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Flannery to his knees! Kamen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
Charles Kamen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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209 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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36 - 21 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winnfield throws a hook to the side of Hoo's head but Hoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Winnfield.
A quick step to the side and Hoo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winnfield throws a right hand that misses
letting Hoo counter with a right hand.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab.
Hoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winnfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoo ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield throws an overhand right that lands on Hoo's shoulder, as Hoo tries to avoid the shot.
Hoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winnfield's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winnfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winnfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it.
Hoo ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield.
Hoo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab.
Winnfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winnfield lands with a nice body punch.
Winnfield misses with a double jab.
Winnfield throws out a powerful jab.
Winnfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Winnfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winnfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winnfield has Hoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Winnfield can't find room to land a body shot as Hoo controls the action.
Hoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoo has hold of one of Winnfield's legs. Winnfield is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Winnfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoo is looking to advance position but Winnfield has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hoo is desperately trying to improve his position but Winnfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoo is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoo holds on, trying desperately to control.
Winnfield controlling from mount.
Hoo is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Winnfield controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to control but Hoo wriggling away.
Winnfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoo can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo wants to hold on but Winnfield pushes him away.
Winnfield content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Winnfield with a jab.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoo lands a head kick!
Winnfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Winnfield throws a hook but Hoo avoids it easily.
Winnfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hoo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoo throws a solid leg kick but Winnfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoo.
Winnfield avoids the body shot from Hoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winnfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo.
Winnfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoo.
Jules Winnfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winnfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo misses with a hook. Winnfield ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winnfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Winnfield.
Winnfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winnfield tests Hoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoo is looking to wear down Winnfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winnfield rushes Hoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winnfield working aggressively here.
Winnfield blocking some punches.
Winnfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Winnfield.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winnfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winnfield.
Hoo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winnfield's elbow.
Hoo working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Winnfield fails to land.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Winnfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winnfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo trying to land knees to the body.
Hoo misses with a knee to the head.
Winnfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Winnfield managing to block the knees to the body from Hoo.
A body shot lands from Winnfield.
Hoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Winnfield.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winnfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoo controls his hands.
Winnfield misses with the head strike.
Hoo lands with a light punch inside.
Winnfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winnfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winnfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoo ducks right into an uppercut from Winnfield.
Hoo is rocked!
Hoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Winnfield cracks Hoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Hoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winnfield misses with a right hand
and Hoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoo seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winnfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoo is looking to counter punch.
Winnfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield lands a big right hand that sends Hoo crashing to the mat! Winnfield stays standing though and waves Hoo back to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Winnfield.
Winnfield misses with a looping left.
Winnfield loads up on a big right hand but Hoo slips the punch.
Winnfield takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses.
Winnfield throws a hook to the side of Hoo's head but Hoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winnfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.
Hoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winnfield sprawls and moves away.
Winnfield looks to land a left hand but Hoo moved out of range nicely.
Hoo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winnfield lands with a cross.
Hoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Winnfield misses with an uppercut. Hoo saw that one coming.
Hoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hoo throws the kick towards the body but Winnfield avoids it.
Winnfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoo is looking to counter punch.
Winnfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winnfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winnfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield.
Hoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winnfield throws a head kick but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winnfield lands a big head kick that sends Hoo tumbling to the mat! Winnfield takes a step backwards and waves Hoo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hoo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoo showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jules Winnfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield is trying to stand up here but Hoo is controlling him well.
Hoo passes into side control, despite Winnfield's attempt to control the position.
Winnfield is trying to control Hoo's posture but Hoo avoids it.
Hoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winnfield keeps working.
Winnfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winnfield taking a bit of punishment here - Hoo scoring with strikes.
Hoo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Winnfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winnfield defending well though.
Winnfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Winnfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Ajai Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoo won't allow Winnfield to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winnfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winnfield lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Winnfield.
Jules Winnfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winnfield clobbers Hoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winnfield lands with a good body shot.
Winnfield wants to clinch.
Hoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winnfield sprawls and moves away.
Winnfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Winnfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winnfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Winnfield!
In his post fight interview, Jules Winnfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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42
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180 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Prime.
Alcatraz scores with a nice body kick.
Alcatraz needs to keep his hands up - Prime had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Robbie Alcatraz has been cut.
Prime has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alcatraz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prime scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Alcatraz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prime buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prime shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alcatraz but Alcatraz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prime throws a right and a left that Alcatraz avoids nicely.
Alcatraz throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
A slow jab from Alcatraz misses its intended target.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alcatraz, as that shot connected.
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!
Prime avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prime darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prime drops Alcatraz with a big left hand and mounts him. Alcatraz is in big trouble!
Alcatraz is rocked!
Prime postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Alcatraz is out cold - huge knockout for Prime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Optimus Prime made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Theme. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee throws out a counter right but Holgersson avoids it with no problem.
Lee swings for the body but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holgersson counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Holgersson tries to pass.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holgersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Holgersson is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holgersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson looking to pass the guard.
Holgersson is working hard here to advance position.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Holgersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holgersson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Holgersson sits in half guard.
Holgersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Holgersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holgersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holgersson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holgersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holgersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Holgersson is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee trying to control here.
Holgersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Holgersson prevents Lee from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson trying to control from Lee's half guard. Lee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holgersson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holgersson with a body shot.
Holgersson 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.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Holgersson moved out of range nicely.
Holgersson tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holgersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holgersson slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Holgersson lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holgersson.
Lee lands the left hand.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Holgersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Holgersson tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Holgersson feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Holgersson moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Lee down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Holgersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Holgersson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Holgersson's belly button to the back.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Holgersson. Holgersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holgersson slips under a jab.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Holgersson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lewis Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Holgersson is out of range.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Holgersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holgersson throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson with a nice cross.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Holgersson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Holgersson trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Holgersson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee tries to bench press Holgersson off him but Holgersson keeps the position.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holgersson connects with a decent elbow.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Holgersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holgersson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holgersson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson misses with some punches.
Holgersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Holgersson avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holgersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holgersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Holgersson into the cage.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
Holgersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holgersson goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
Holgersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson walks into a jab.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Holgersson. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holgersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holgersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Holgersson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Holgersson lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Holgersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Holgersson pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Holgersson wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Holgersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Holgersson feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Holgersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holgersson postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holgersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Holgersson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee keeping full guard, as Holgersson tries to pass.
Holgersson stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lewis Lee just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee thuds his right hand into Holgersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holgersson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holgersson showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
Holgersson is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Holgersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is in trouble now - Holgersson has advanced to mount!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Holgersson's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee holds on to Holgersson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lee is rocked!
Holgersson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Holgersson finish him?
Lee takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Holgersson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson retains his lightweight title!
Nils Holgersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Lewis Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Derksen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derksen takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Derksen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatthews.
Derksen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Derksen.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Derksen momentarily.
Derksen blocks the body kick.
Derksen misses with a kick to the body
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Christian Derksen has been cut.
Derksen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Derksen, pushing him back against the cage.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Derksen, against the cage.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derksen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Derksen gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Derksen throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Derksen trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Derksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews tries to work over Derksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derksen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Derksen pushes Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Derksen as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derksen has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Matthews tries to stall but Derksen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Derksen, against the cage.
Matthews taking a breather.
Derksen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Derksen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the cage.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Derksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen lands an elbow that stopped Matthews in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Derksen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Derksens head.
Matthews lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Derksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Derksen looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Derksen looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Derksen lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
Matthews taking a breather.
Derksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derksen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Matthews.
Derksen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Derksen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Derksen pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Derksen fails to land.
Matthews has Derksen pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derksen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Derksen blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Derksen misses with a knee strike.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Derksen throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Derksen on the side of the head.
Derksen scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Derksen. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Derksen swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Derksen moves away.
It looked like Derksen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthews.
Matthews moves out of range as Derksen throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derksen loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Derksen moved out of range.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Derksen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews throws a head kick but Derksen moves out of range.
Matthews just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDerksen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derksen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Derksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Derksen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Matthews - just one landing.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Derksen eats them both and turns towards Matthews to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Derksen.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Derksen.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derksen throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Derksen. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Derksen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Derksen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Derksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christian Derksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Derksen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Derksen misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses.
Derksen throws the kick towards the body but Matthews avoids it.
Derksen avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Derksen throwing a counter right hand but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Derksen takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Derksen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Matthews tries to clinch but Derksen moves out of range.
Matthews 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.
Christian Derksen is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Derksen misses
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews checks a leg kick.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses.
Derksen throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Derksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Derksen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Derksen in a clinch.
Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Derksen is keeping busy.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Clay Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Derksen avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews slows down the pace here.
Derksen takes a shot to the head.
Derksen takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Derksen.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Derksen's head.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Derksen.
Derksen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Derksen throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Derksen's knee but Derksen avoids it well.
Matthews takes a swing at Derksen's ribcage but misses.
Matthews slips a jab from Derksen.
Derksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Derksen misses with a looping left.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matthews slips a straight right by Derksen.
Matthews wants to counter the offense by Derksen and move into the clinch position.
Derksen scores with a leg kick.
Derksen misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derksen's elbow.
Derksen tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Derksen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Derksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Matthews.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Derksen lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Derksen throws an elbow but misses.
Derksen missing with knees to the body.
Derksen tries to work over Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Derksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Derksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derksen working aggressively here.
Derksen misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Derksen tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews lands a left hand.
Matthews drops Derksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Derksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Derksen is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Derksen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Derksen to his knees! Matthews keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Clay Matthews thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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