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Just Bleed 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Fawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fawkes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fawkes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fawkes controls the position.
Tucker is not content to let Fawkes control the position.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Tucker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fawkes working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fawkes off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Fawkes right now.
Fawkes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.
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!
Tucker is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fawkes is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Tucker!
Benjamin Tucker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vassily Solomin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vassily Solomin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushii!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solomin's sensitive parts.
Atsushii scores with a body shot.
Solomin misses with a body shot.
As Solomin backs off Atsushii throws a huge counter combo but Solomin manages to avoid it all.
Solomin misses the jab.
Atsushii throws a body punch but Solomin moves out of range.
Solomin works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Atsushii.
Atsushii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Atsushii.
It looked like Solomin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atsushii.
Solomin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Kuroda Atsushii has been cut.
Solomin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atsushii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atsushii misses with an uppercut.
Atsushii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushii blocks a jab.
Atsushii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solomin.
Atsushii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii takes one on the button.
Solomin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atsushii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solomin's sensitive parts.
Solomin throws a right hand that misses
and Atsushii counters with a thumping low kick.
Solomin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomin looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Solomin misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushii.
Atsushii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Solomin misses.
Atsushii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solomin.
Atsushii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Solomin misses with a looping right.
Solomin misses with a left hand
and Atsushii counters with a thumping low kick.
Solomin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solomin's calf.
Solomin connects with a right hand. Atsushii shakes it off.
Atsushii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Solomin. That did some damage!
Atsushii slips a jab and a cross from Solomin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Solomin misses the target.
Atsushii throws a series of punches but Solomin avoids them all with ease.
Atsushii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solomin rather than just go for the knockout.
Atsushii slips a jab and a cross from Solomin.
Atsushii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Atsushii.
Solomin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atsushii can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Atsushii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomin misses with a straight right.
Solomin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atsushii.
Nice uppercut there from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomin.
Solomin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Solomin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atsushii.
Atsushii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Solomin misses.
Solomin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atsushii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solomin.
Solomin misses with a straight right.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Solomin.
Solomin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomin misses with a series of wild punches.
Atsushii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atsushii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atsushii connects with a body shot.
Solomin throws a shot from downtown. Atsushii moves away and avoids it.
Solomin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Solomin.
Some wild striking there from Solomin.
Atsushii cracks Solomin with a good jab.
Solomin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atsushii missing with a left hand there. Solomin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomin is looking to counter punch.
Atsushii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solomin.
Solomin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Solomin. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushii lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Atsushii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushii throws out a powerful jab.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Solomin.
A big left from Atsushii misses.
Solomin tries to move into range but Atsushii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Solomin misses with a few strikes there.
Solomin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solomin jabs at Atsushii's body.
Atsushii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Atsushii throws a body punch but Solomin moves out of range.
Atsushii misses with a looping right.
Atsushii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solomin.
Atsushii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solomin moves out of range as Atsushii strikes.
Solomin throws the left hand but Atsushii avoids the punch easily.
Atsushii lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuroda Atsushii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atsushii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solomin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atsushii.
Solomin misses the shot to the body.
Solomin throws a sloppy body shot
and Atsushii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atsushii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atsushii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Solomin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atsushii connects with a crisp jab.
Solomin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atsushii counters with a nice body shot.
Atsushii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solomin throws a shot from downtown. Atsushii moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Solomin coming out on top.
Solomin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushii.
Solomin throws a hook but Atsushii blocks it.
Vassily Solomin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomin missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomin scores with a shot to the body.
Atsushii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solomin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solomin looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
And Atsushii responds with a good body kick, but Solomin manages to step out the way in time.
Solomin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Atsushii.
Atsushii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atsushii scores with a jab. Solomin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atsushii works the jab nicely.
Solomin connects with a nice looking jab.
Atsushii cracks a nice hook into Solomin's ribs.
Atsushii lands a glancing blow to the side of Solomin's head.
Solomin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atsushii circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atsushii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solomin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atsushii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Solomin fails to land with a series of punches.
Solomin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushii.
Atsushii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomin throws a big counter combination but Atsushii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Solomin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atsushii.
Atsushii looks to score with a jab to the body but Solomin is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the body.
Kuroda Atsushii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solomin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushii throws a front kick that sends Solomin stumbling back into the cage.
Atsushii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solomin tries to bum rush Atsushii with a series of wild strikes but Atsushii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atsushii.
Atsushii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomin moves away.
Solomin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atsushii. Atsushii obviously looking to wear him down.
Solomin misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Atsushii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solomin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atsushii lands with a nice body punch.
Atsushii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Solomin misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atsushii keeps Solomin at a distance using the push kick.
Solomin lands with a hook. Atsushii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solomin loads up on a big right hand but Atsushii slips the punch.
Atsushii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomin misses with a body shot.
Atsushii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Solomin on the side of the head.
Atsushii lands with a nice body punch.
Solomin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Solomin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii connects with a body shot that sends Solomin's belly button to the back.
Solomin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Atsushii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solomin.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solomin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solomin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Solomin misses with a two punch combination.
Atsushii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solomin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solomin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushii moves away.
Solomin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Atsushii.
Atsushii scoring well with a low kick there.
Atsushii lands a nice looking body kick.
Solomin cracks Atsushii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Solomin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solomin just misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solomin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atsushii with a nice cross.
Solomin throws a jab when Atsushii was well out of range.
Solomin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solomin walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solomin throws out a loose jab but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atsushii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Solomin misses with an uppercut. Atsushii saw that one coming.
Atsushii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Solomin with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuroda Atsushii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Solomin.
Atsushii digs a good body shot into Solomin's ribs.
Solomin just misses with a punch to the body.
Solomin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atsushii thumps Solomin with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atsushii.
That kick from Atsushii tenderised Solomin's leg. Solomin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solomin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushii was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atsushii.
Atsushii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solomin's calf.
Solomin throws a lazy right hand but Atsushii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushii. That's going to slow Solomin down.
Solomin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atsushii.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushii throws a shot from downtown. Solomin moves away and avoids it.
Atsushii slips a straight right by Solomin.
And Atsushii responds with a good body kick, but Solomin manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Solomin on the side of the head.
Atsushii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Solomin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Atsushii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Solomin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atsushii.
Atsushii lands with an uppercut that bounces Solomin off the cage and back into range.
Solomin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushii lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atsushii.
Atsushii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atsushii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solomin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atsushii. That one must have hurt.
Solomin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atsushii was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomin.
Solomin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atsushii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushii scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushii misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii misses with a double jab.
Solomin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Solomin misses with a series of wild punches.
Atsushii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solomin's head.
Atsushii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atsushii misses with an uppercut.
Solomin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Solomin takes a step back to recover.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atsushii, as that shot connected.
Solomin throws an overhand right that lands on Atsushii's shoulder, as Atsushii tries to avoid the shot.
Atsushii 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.
Solomin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushii manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Solomin. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomin misses with a body shot.
Atsushii scores with the left hand. Solomin knows he should have avoided that one.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Solomin.
Solomin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atsushii lunges at Solomin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solomin's hand.
Solomin throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Atsushii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuroda Atsushii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atsushii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atsushii digs a good body shot into Solomin's ribs.
A jab lands there for Solomin.
Atsushii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Solomin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atsushii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solomin's hands.
Solomin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomin 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atsushii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Solomin cracks Atsushii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Solomin misses.
Solomin misses with a looping right.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the head.
Atsushii scoring well with a low kick there.
Atsushii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solomin misses with a wild combination.
Solomin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Solomin misses with a series of wild punches.
Atsushii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solomin misses with an uppercut
letting Atsushii counter with a right hand.
Atsushii pushes Solomin away with a front kick.
Vassily Solomin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomin throws a combination. Atsushii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Atsushii throws a series of punches but Solomin avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atsushii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushii!
A victorious Kuroda Atsushii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touki McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Bishop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Touki McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but McKenzie moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McKenzie throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from McKenzie.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McKenzie defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
Bishop throwing a counter right hand but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
McKenzie throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a leg kick
and McKenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Touki McKenzie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
McKenzie slips under a jab from Bishop.
McKenzie needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
McKenzie throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenzie tried to score with a low kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop punishes McKenzie's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Touki McKenzie's cut even more.
McKenzie scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
McKenzie tries to land a body kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop drops McKenzie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McKenzie looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McKenzie is rocked!
The cut above Touki McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McKenzie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bishop counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
A victorious Keith Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baranowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Baranowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baranowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baranowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Baranowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baranowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taylor clinches.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baranowski backwards.
Taylor jumps guard but Baranowski stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baranowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baranowski looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Baranowski drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baranowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Baranowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baranowski throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Baranowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baranowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is striking off his back. Baranowski thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Taylor keeping hold of Baranowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Baranowski wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baranowski is looking to pass Taylor's guard but actually Taylor recovers to full guard.
Taylor 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.
Baranowski passes into half guard.
Taylor is controlling Baranowski's trapped leg to prevent Baranowski from advancing to side control.
Baranowski controlling the action here.
Taylor tries to roll over but Baranowski keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baranowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baranowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Baranowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Baranowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baranowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Baranowski's head but Baranowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baranowski.
Baranowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baranowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baranowski.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor tests Baranowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baranowski slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baranowski misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glen Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baranowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor cracks Baranowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Baranowski moved out of range.
Taylor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baranowski under the eye.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baranowski circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Baranowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Baranowski on that attempt.
Taylor cracks Baranowski with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baranowski connects with a single shot there.
Baranowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Baranowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baranowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baranowski is defending well.
Baranowski wants a takedown.
Baranowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Baranowski saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baranowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor 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.
Baranowski misses with a wild combination.
Taylor tries to clinch but Baranowski is having none of it.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baranowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Baranowski tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baranowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glen Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baranowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glen Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baranowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baranowski is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Baranowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Baranowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
A big right from Baranowski misses.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baranowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baranowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taylor momentarily.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor tries to clinch but Baranowski moves away
and Baranowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Baranowski should have avoided that one.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Baranowski attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baranowski at a distance.
Baranowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Baranowski avoids it with no problem.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baranowski slips under a jab from Taylor.
A little feinted left hand from Baranowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baranowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baranowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor lunges at Baranowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baranowski's hand.
Baranowski shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baranowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Baranowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor walks straight into a right hand from Baranowski - that's dropped him! Baranowski jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Taylor from any more punishment! Taylor complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Baranowski!
After winning the bout, Adam Baranowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Glen Taylor spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all you bitches!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Maclennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennamer comes to the cage accompanied by J.D. Sumner - Old Man River. 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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240 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus Maclennan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennamer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maclennan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennamer somewhat.
Maclennan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Angus Maclennan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maclennan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maclennan is looking to clinch.
Kennamer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maclennan tries to clinch
and Kennamer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maclennan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer throwing strikes from guard but Maclennan blocks nicely.
Kennamer prevents Maclennan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer wants to control from the top but Maclennan keeps moving.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennamer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kennamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maclennan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kennamer is stalling in the full guard.
Kennamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennamer advances position into side control!
Kennamer landing strikes.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Kennamer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Kennamer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maclennan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kennamer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maclennan keeps working.
Kennamer lands some shots froms side control.
Kennamer working the ground and pound but Maclennan is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer cracks Maclennan with a big right hand but Maclennan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kennamer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maclennan keeps working.
Kennamer working the head with strikes.
Kennamer working the ground and pound from side control.
Maclennan is rocked!
Kennamer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maclennan is still in real trouble! Can Kennamer finish him?
Kennamer wants to control for a moment but Maclennan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kennamer is trying to control. Maclennan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maclennan seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.
Maclennan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennamer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kennamer.
Maclennan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maclennan is looking to stand up but Kennamer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kennamer throws an elbow that misses. Maclennan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kennamer's guard. Nice move by Maclennan!
Kennamer is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maclennan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kennamer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniel Kennamer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maclennan has managed to clinch.
Maclennan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennamer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maclennan fails to land.
Kennamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan is looking to clinch but Kennamer is avoiding it.
Kennamer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kennamer attempts a counter takedown but Maclennan avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maclennan looks to throw the jab but Kennamer is out of range.
Maclennan tries to clinch but Kennamer is having none of it.
Maclennan wants to clinch up but Kennamer keeps it at a distance.
Kennamer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maclennan to the ground. Kennamer is now in Maclennan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maclennan's head.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kennamer trying to control but Maclennan is working from the bottom.
Kennamer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kennamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maclennan can do to turn this around?
Maclennan wants to stand up but Kennamer is controlling him.
Kennamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maclennan wants to get back to his feet but Kennamer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James Daniel Kennamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennamer looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully.
Kennamer scoring with some ground and pound.
Kennamer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Maclennan has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennamer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennamer throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kennamer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Maclennan has wrist control.
Kennamer postures up and lands a big shot to Maclennan's brow.
Kennamer trying to control but Maclennan is working from the bottom.
Kennamer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kennamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maclennan keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully.
Kennamer stops Maclennan from standing up.
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully.
Kennamer throwing strikes from guard but Maclennan blocks nicely.
Kennamer stops Maclennan from standing up.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kennamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennamer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennamer trying to control but Maclennan is working from the bottom.
Kennamer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniel Kennamer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown but Maclennan shows good takedown defense.
Maclennan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennamer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennamer tries to counter with a takedown but Maclennan is quick to defend against it.
Kennamer swats away the attempt to clinch by Maclennan.
Kennamer feinted with a counter takedown.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maclennan as he avoids it easily.
Kennamer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maclennan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maclennan to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maclennan wants to get back to his feet but Kennamer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kennamer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maclennan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maclennan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Maclennan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kennamer trying to mount his opponent but Maclennan defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer throwing shots but Maclennan is blocking nicely.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maclennan's head.
Kennamer lands with a punch from half guard.
Kennamer is looking to advance position but Maclennan won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kennamer connects with a nice short shot to Maclennan's temple.
Kennamer is keen to just control but Maclennan is a slippery customer.
Kennamer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maclennan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer is trying to control. Maclennan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kennamer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kennamer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maclennan defending well though.
Maclennan pushes Kennamer off looking to stand but Kennamer dives back in and keeps control.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maclennan defending well though.
Maclennan pushes Kennamer off looking to stand but Kennamer dives back in and keeps control.
Maclennan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kennamer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kennamer lands with a punch from half guard.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Maclennan! Oh, Maclennan is in big trouble! Kennamer lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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189 lbs
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Excellent 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mister Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turtle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Turtle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Turtle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Turtle.
Jones throws the left hand but Turtle avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Turtle avoids it.
Turtle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turtle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turtle.
Turtle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turtle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones connects with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Turtle counters with a nice leg kick.
Turtle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Turtle avoids the punch easily.
Turtle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Turtle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turtle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turtle blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turtle misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turtle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Turtle misses.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Turtle misses the jab.
Turtle throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turtle. Turtle obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Turtle stumbling back into the cage.
Mister Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turtle tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Turtle cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Turtle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turtle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turtle.
Jones scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mister Turtle has been cut.
Turtle lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones moves out of range as Turtle throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Turtle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones slips under a jab from Turtle.
Turtle digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turtle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones has Turtle pressed against the cage, preventing Turtle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turtle managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Turtle throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Turtle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turtle.
Turtle misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Turtle.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turtle.
Turtle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Turtle's defenses.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Turtle's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands the left hand.
Turtle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Turtle misses.
Turtle avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a jab when Turtle was well out of range.
Turtle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Turtle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turtle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Turtle.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Turtle moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Turtle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turtle looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Turtle blocks the body kick.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Turtle breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turtle lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Turtle is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mister Turtle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turtle connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turtle.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turtle, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turtle or not.
Turtle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turtle can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle takes a shot to the head.
Turtle can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones presses Turtle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turtle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turtle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turtle can turn it around.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Jones.
Turtle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands an elbow just above Turtle 's eye.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turtle blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Turtle's ribcage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Turtle's ribcage. Turtle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones pushes Turtle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turtle can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Turtle's ribcage. Turtle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turtle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turtle can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones working Turtle over with knees to the body.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turtle working aggressively here.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Turtle is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnny Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
Turtle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones pushes Turtle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Turtle takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Turtle fails to land.
Turtle misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a right hand.
Turtle takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Turtle is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Turtle is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Turtle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turtle seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with the head strike.
Turtle tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turtle misses with a looping right.
Turtle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Turtle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turtle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Turtle misses the jab.
Turtle avoids the head kick by Jones.
Turtle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Turtle.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mister Turtle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turtle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turtle throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Turtle connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jab from Jones.
Turtle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones works Turtle's body with a nice hook.
Turtle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Turtle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turtle. That did some damage!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turtle.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones swings for the body but Turtle moves out of range.
Turtle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Turtle connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Turtle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turtle throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Turtle stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Turtle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turtle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turtle gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Turtle is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Turtle's ribcage.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turtles head.
Turtle takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Turtle prevents a body shot from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Mister Turtle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries a body shot but Turtle blocks it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turtle tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turtle misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turtle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turtle tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turtle.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Turtle blocks it.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turtle or not.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to work over Turtle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turtle misses with some punches.
Turtle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turtle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Turtle in his tracks for a moment.
Johnny Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turtle backwards.
Turtle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Turtle controls his hands.
Jones gets through Turtle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turtle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jones!
Johnny Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spice comes to the cage accompanied by Grayson Sanders – Beautiful Crime . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wallace won't allow Spice to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spice trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spice to get the leverage.
Spice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
Spice looking for a submission but Wallace manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Spice wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spice forces his way into half guard.
Spice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wallace is just riding it out for now. Spice eventually gives up the hold.
Spice is working for a kimura but Wallace is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spice to get the leverage.
Spice seems to be working for a kimura but Wallace defends the submission attempt.
Spice trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
Wallace tries to roll over but Spice keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spice prevents Wallace from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spice misses with the combination.
Spice staying out of range there.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Spice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace throws a hook but Spice blocks it.
Spice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spice.
Spice tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wallace kicks Spice off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Spice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spice.
Wallace is wriggling around but Spice manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
Spice trying to advance position but Wallace counters by regaining guard.
Spice tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice is looking to pass into half guard but Wallace pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wallace is in guard.
Spice 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.
Spice wants to hit a switch here but Wallace passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spice there!
Spice working to try and regain half guard.
Wallace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spice is working to get back to half guard.
Wallace looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spice is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
William Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spice is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Wallace seems content to control.
Spice gets full guard.
Spice throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wallace escapes and throws Spice's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Spice tries to improve position but can't.
Wallace controls the position.
Spice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Wallace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace scores with a jab. Spice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spice misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallace tries to counter with a clinch but Spice shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spice.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spice manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace wants to control but Spice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is holding on to half guard well.
Spice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spice is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace tries to improve his position but Spice has taken his back! Spice has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wallace tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Spice pushes Wallace away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimbo Spice!
Kimbo Spice gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs misses with a wild combination.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dee.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Dee is looking for the big counter here.
Dee throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Dee misses with a double jab.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dee throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dee misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Diggs coming out on top.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Dee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dee darts in and clinches Diggs up against the cage.
Diggs keeps control of Dee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Diggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Dee blocks an uppercut.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggs moves away from the strike by Dee.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dee is able to avoid easily.
Dee rushes Diggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dee has time to react.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dee closes the distance and pushes Diggs back into the cage.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee blocking some punches.
Dee is trying to force a seperation but Diggs has the dominant position.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dee is trying to stall.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Dee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dee is trying to push Diggs away but Diggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dee can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs is stalling here.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee misses with some punches.
Dee blocking some punches.
Diggs gets through Dee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee stalling in the clinch but Diggs improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Dee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Dee.
Diggs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Dee manages to break the clinch.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bubba Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Diggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diggs slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Dee manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee'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.
Dee tries to move into range but Diggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Dee wants to clinch but Diggs slips to the side
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Dee looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Dee misses
and Dee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diggs scores with a hook.
Dee cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Diggs slips a straight right by Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Dee moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
Diggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Dee avoided it.
Dee tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Dee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diggs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dee has closed the distance and engaged Diggs in a clinch.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Dee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Dee.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Robert Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diggs instigates a clinch.
Robert Diggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dee up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diggs.
Diggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Dee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Dee tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Diggs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diggs fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dee counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dee breaks the clinch.
Diggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dee tries to avoid it but Diggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dee to the ground. Dee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown but Dee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Dee cracks Diggs with a good jab.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Diggs lands a head shot.
Diggs moves forwards but Dee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Dee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dee slips under a jab.
Dee avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Dee 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.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Diggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dee misses with a hook.
Dee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggs, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diggs is looking to control Dee's arms but Dee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diggs has his back to the cage.
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggs effectively controlling the action here.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dee misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diggs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Diggs has Dee pushed against the cage.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dee working hard to break the clinch.
Diggs tries to work over Dee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diggs gets tackled into the cage by Dee. Dee maintains the clinch.
Dee breaks from the clinch.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs throws a leg kick but Dee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diggs on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Dee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee cracks Diggs with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Dee's head.
Dee instigates a clinch.
Diggs tries to work over Dee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Dee.
I think Dee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bubba Dee!
Bubba Dee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Womack has chosen TUSK as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Womack !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Womack .
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Womack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Womack throws a leg kick
and Timmermans counters with a low kick, right behind Womack 's knee.
Womack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timmermans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Womack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmermans. Timmermans obviously looking to wear him down.
Timmermans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Womack counters with a straight right hand.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Womack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Womack finds it's target.
Womack takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Womack misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Womack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timmermans throws a leg kick
and Womack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Timmermans stalling against the cage.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack misses with some punches.
Timmermans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timmermans letting Womack take a breather here.
Timmermans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack 's elbow.
Womack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Timmermans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Timmermans.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Womack .
Timmermans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmermans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans has a couple of punches blocked by Womack .
Womack tries to work over Timmermans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Timmermans lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Timmermans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack 's elbow.
Timmermans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timmermans prevents a body shot from Womack .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
Timmermans cracks Womack with a nice body shot.
Timmermans lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Timmermans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Timmermans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Womack fails to land.
Timmermans lands a left hand.
Timmermans being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Womack receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmermans lands with a left to the head.
Timmermans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Womack swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
Timmermans gets through Womack 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack .
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
Womack blocks a body shot from Timmermans.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timmermans backwards.
Timmermans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack 's elbow.
Womack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack .
A nice right hand lands inside from Womack .
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!
Womack cracks Timmermans with a nice body shot.
Timmermans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Womack misses with a punch on the inside.
Womack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmermans prevents a body shot from Womack .
Womack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Womack tries to work over Timmermans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Womack will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Womack swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Timmermans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ken Womack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Womack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womack .
Timmermans throwing a counter right hand but Womack manages to avoid it.
Timmermans has closed the distance and engaged Womack in a clinch.
Womack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timmermans scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Womack gets through Timmermans's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Casper Timmermans has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Womack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmermans backwards.
Womack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Timmermans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Womack .
Timmermans has picked Womack up - he's going for a ride! Timmermans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Womack is trying to maintain the position but Timmermans is very close to passing his half guard.
Womack keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Timmermans prevents Womack from improving his position.
Timmermans not doing much here.
Womack tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Timmermans has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans raining down shots from the mount!
Timmermans trying to control but Womack is having none of it.
Womack is desperately trying to improve his position but Timmermans has a good base and remains in mount.
Womack wants to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Womack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Timmermans prevents Womack from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans controlling the action here.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but Womack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Womack tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.
Womack is doing well to control the position and prevent Timmermans from advancing to side control.
Womack has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Womack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Womack is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Womack trying to control but Timmermans postures up.
Womack moves into full guard.
Womack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmermans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Womack has control of Timmermans's left arm, preventing Timmermans from doing any damage.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Womack is retaining full guard.
Timmermans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timmermans swings for the body but Womack moves out of range.
Womack wants to counter the offense by Timmermans and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Womack misses with a low kick as Timmermans jumps back.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans throws a solid leg kick but Womack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timmermans.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Womack .
A head kick misses from Womack .
A counter left hand to the body from Timmermans misses its target.
Womack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Ken Womack has been cut.
Womack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans defending well as Womack loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Womack moves out of range of the strikes.
Womack looks to land a body kick but Timmermans moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Timmermans, right into the meat.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Womack is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Womack .
Timmermans misses with a straight right.
Womack throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans lands with a good body shot.
Womack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Womack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmermans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Womack moves out of range.
Womack misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch but Womack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Womack throws a head kick that misses
and Timmermans counters with a good low kick that Womack was not able to check.
Timmermans blocks a head kick by Womack .
Womack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womack was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack looks to land a body kick but Timmermans moved away.
Timmermans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Timmermans!
Timmermans is looking to wear down Womack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Womack misses with a body shot
and Timmermans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Womack thinking.
Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmermans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Timmermans coming out on top.
Timmermans is looking to clinch but Womack is avoiding it.
Timmermans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Womack 's head.
Timmermans works Womack 's body with a nice hook.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Womack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Womack throws a head kick but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans cracks Womack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Womack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans lands with a shot to the body.
Timmermans throws a front kick that sends Womack stumbling back into the cage.
Timmermans throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Timmermans keeps the fight on the outside.
Timmermans clobbers Womack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmermans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Timmermans fakes the leg kick and cracks Womack in the body.
Timmermans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Timmermans wants to land a leg kick but Womack is out of range.
Timmermans thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Womack if he has to take too many more of those.
Timmermans cracks the inside of Womack 's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Timmermans. That snapped Womack 's head back.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womack can do to turn this around?
Timmermans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Womack misses with a head kick.
Timmermans tried to counter with a leg kick but Womack avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womack walks into a straight right hand from Timmermans.
Timmermans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Womack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Timmermans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Womack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Womack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Womack follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmermans misses with a kick to the body.
Timmermans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans darts in trying to clinch
and Womack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans jabs Womack right on the nose. Womack blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Womack 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Womack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Womack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a few strikes there.
Womack throws a hook but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Womack throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans throws a hook but Womack avoids it easily.
Timmermans blocks a head kick by Womack .
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack .
Womack scores with a jab to the body.
Womack works over Timmermans's head and body with a nice combination.
Womack 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Womack throws an off balance right hand
and Timmermans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Ken Womack 's cut even more.
Timmermans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Timmermans.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Womack checks a leg kick.
Womack is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack throws a head kick but Timmermans moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Womack .
Timmermans works Womack 's body with a nice hook.
Crunch! Timmermans slams his shin into Womack 's torso.
Timmermans rushes Womack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmermans - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Timmermans lands a right hand.
Timmermans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans lands a left hand.
Womack misses with a body punch.
Timmermans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timmermans will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Womack up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is working Womack over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Timmermans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Womack or not.
Womack blocks a body shot from Timmermans.
Timmermans lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack .
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmermans has a couple of punches blocked by Womack .
Womack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmermans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Womack or not.
Timmermans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Womack .
Womack blocking some punches.
Womack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
Timmermans tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Timmermans back against the cage.
Womack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Timmermans.
Timmermans slows down the pace here.
Womack blocks an uppercut.
Womack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans lands a nice uppercut.
Timmermans dodges an elbow strike from Womack .
Timmermans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Womack .
Timmermans stalling in the clinch.
Timmermans lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
Womack misses with an elbow strike.
Timmermans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Womack controlling the action here for a moment.
Timmermans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Womack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timmermans backwards.
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timmermans is working Womack over against the cage.
Womack takes a shot to the head.
Timmermans lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans lands a body punch.
Timmermans lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans had his way with Ken Womack in that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Womack 's cut.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Womack scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Womack 's leg. Womack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timmermans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Womack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Womack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Timmermans scores with a jab.
Womack throws a series of punches but Timmermans avoids them all with ease.
Timmermans throws the kick towards the body but Womack avoids it.
Womack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmermans if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack checks a leg kick.
Womack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Womack swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
It looked like Timmermans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Timmermans scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Womack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Womack moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Womack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Timmermans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Timmermans connects with an inside leg kick.
Timmermans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Timmermans as he checks the leg kick.
Timmermans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Womack throws a head kick that misses.
Womack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack .
Timmermans is looking to counter punch.
Womack keeps the fight on the outside.
Timmermans does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ken Womack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casper Timmermans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womack scores with a shot to the body.
Womack throws a leg kick but Timmermans moved away.
Womack throws a sloppy head kick
and Timmermans counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack tries to bench press Timmermans off him but Timmermans keeps the position.
Womack is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Timmermans taking a breather here.
Timmermans continues to stall.
Womack is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Timmermans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Womack is trying to get back to full guard.
Womack is pressing down on Timmermans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Womack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timmermans controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Womack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Womack wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timmermans lands with a right hand.
Womack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Womack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womack looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Womack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Womack throws the kick towards the body but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans catches Womack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Womack misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casper Timmermans.
Well Timmermans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Casper Timmermans 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huell Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babineaux comes to the cage accompanied by Ready or Not. Kitano has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huell Babineaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babineaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitano.
Kitano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babineaux dodges the punch combination from Kitano.
Kitano misses with an uppercut. Babineaux saw that one coming.
Babineaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano defending well as Babineaux loads up on a big left hand.
Kitano feints a counter leg kick.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babineaux.
Kitano thuds his right hand into Babineaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kitano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano throws a leg kick
and Babineaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Babineaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babineaux avoids the head kick by Kitano.
It looked like Babineaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Kitano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Babineaux misses the target.
Babineaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitano stuns Babineaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kitano tests Babineaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babineaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Kitano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kitano swings for the body but Babineaux moves out of range.
Babineaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitano can pounce on him.
Babineaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kitano throws a leg kick but Babineaux checks it.
The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kitano throws a hook but Babineaux avoids it easily.
Babineaux avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Kitano looks to land a body kick but Babineaux moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano misses with a leg kick
and Babineaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Kitano toppling to the canvas! Kitano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Babineaux finish him?!
Kitano is rocked!
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!
Babineaux throws a pinpoint strike between Kitano's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kitano crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Babineaux scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huell Babineaux!
Huell Babineaux is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Huell Babineaux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Sendou Kitano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you Just Bleed for this opportunity, sorry to have disappointed. Congratulations to my opponent'.
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