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KFC 14: Cobra vs Mumba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard De Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Lange has chosen Nemo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Malik Mercer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerhard De Lange!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer works De Lange's body with a nice hook.
De Lange moves out of range of the body kick.
De Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Lange shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
De Lange closes the distance and clinches up with Mercer, looking for a takedown. De Lange pushes Mercer against the cage but Mercer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Lange has a takedown stuffed.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer has his takedown stuffed
and De Lange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer shoots for a takedown but De Lange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mercer lands a jab to De Lange's midsection.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
De Lange throws a counter combo.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
A nice side step and De Lange releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Lange moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Lange shoots in for a double leg but Mercer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Lange lands with a cross.
De Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
De Lange let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mercer tries to bum rush De Lange with a series of wild strikes but De Lange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Lange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Lange off to one side.
De Lange looks winded!
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
De Lange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mercer lands an elbow that stopped De Lange in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercer trying to land knees to the body.
De Lange keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer tries to circle away but De Lange has him pinned against the cage.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but De Lange blocks it.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Lange lands a left hand.
De Lange prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Lange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Lange scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Lange moves out of range of the strikes.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer tries to keep at a distance but De Lange has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Lange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer scores with a takedown into De Lange's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but De Lange has wrist control.
Mercer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Lange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercer tries to stand but De Lange is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
Mercer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Lange's guard.
Mercer won't allow De Lange to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercer sprawls well. He's pushed De Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Lange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from De Lange.
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Lange.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Lange tries to clinch up.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Lange.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but De Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Mercer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Lange.
De Lange moves into the clinch.
De Lange keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mercer tries to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling the position.
De Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but De Lange keeps him there for the moment.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lange can do to turn this around?
Mercer tries to circle away but De Lange has him pinned against the cage.
De Lange lands a left hand.
Mercer connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Lange's face.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but De Lange keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from De Lange fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but De Lange has the dominant position.
Mercer trying to land knees to the body.
De Lange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Lange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lange goes for a double leg but Mercer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mercer continues to drive forward.
De Lange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Lange off to one side.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange is breathing heavily.
De Lange fails to land the takedown.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
Mercer scores with a one two! De Lange had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but De Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Lange drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
De Lange avoids the elbow strike from Mercer, against the cage.
De Lange prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Lange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Lange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Lange momentarily.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Mercer backs off De Lange throws a huge counter combo but Mercer manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lange has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Lange makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Lange breaks from the clinch.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lange counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer looks to land a combination but De Lange avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Despite the aggression on De Lange's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercer as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. De Lange will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Lange clinches with his opponent.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but De Lange blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lange manages to break the clinch.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
De Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercer avoids it really well and circles away.
Malik Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Lange has a takedown stuffed.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
De Lange has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from De Lange fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for De Lange.
Mercer is looking to break free of the clinch but De Lange has double underhooks.
De Lange working aggressively here.
Mercer tries a body shot but De Lange blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from De Lange.
Mercer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but De Lange won't allow it.
Mercer working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Lange.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Lange.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mercer just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Lange's brow.
De Lange lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer is trying to break free.
De Lange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Lange gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Mercer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mercer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Lange.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
De Lange takes the fight into the clinch.
De Lange lands with a left to the head.
Mercer tries to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling the position.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer wants to break free but De Lange has control.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from De Lange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.
De Lange pushes Mercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Lange.
Mercer tries to break free but De Lange pushes him back against the cage.
De Lange makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for De Lange.
De Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
De Lange darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but De Lange blocks with his arms.
De Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Lange lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
De Lange lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer is rocked!
De Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Mercer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer slaps away a takedown attempt from De Lange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerhard De Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lange shoots in and drives through. Mercer sprawls well.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but De Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Lange.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Lange! But no joy.
Mercer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Lange scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Lange throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lange throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Mercer.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
De Lange is looking to clinch.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Lange is defended easily by Mercer.
It looked like Mercer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a jab. De Lange acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Lange moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Mercer wants to break free but De Lange has control.
De Lange has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Lange blocks an elbow strike from Mercer.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.
De Lange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malik Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerhard De Lange.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Malik Mercer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Knife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Knife has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Knife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knife swivels and escapes.
Cena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knife is trying to defend but Cena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cena lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cena perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cena lands with a punch from half guard.
Knife striking from half guard on the bottom.
Knife has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cena is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena wants to pass to mount but Knife is defending the position.
Cena working over Knife with some ground and pound. Knife looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knife wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
Cena perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knife on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knife tries to kick Cena off but Cena keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knife has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knife regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cena is stalling in the full guard.
Cena postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cena is looking to pass into half guard but Knife pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Knife is in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knife accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knife in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knife is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cena has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knife is trying to keep an underhook but Cena manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Knife scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cena manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena controlling the position easily from mount.
Cena stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cena darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knife wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cena not doing much here.
Cena trying to pass the guard but Knife defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knife is trying to control but can't.
Knife wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knife looking for a sweep. Not yet Knife, not yet.
John Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cena slips nicely into half guard.
Cena looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knife trying to control from the bottom.
Cena lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knife is looking to control Cena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knife avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Cena has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cena's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cena 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.
Cena tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knife knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cena decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena shoots for a double leg takedown but Knife sprawls well. He's pushed Cena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cena darts in and clinches Knife up against the cage.
Cena works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Knife manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cena has hold of one of Knife's legs. Knife is fighting the takedown attempt but Cena gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cena stands and steps away. Knife gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knife looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knife is in trouble now - Cena has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cena avoids the attempt from Knife to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Knife throws a right and a left that Cena avoids nicely.
Cena darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cena slows the pace down in half guard.
Knife is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cena pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knife is trying to maintain the position but Cena is very close to passing his half guard.
Cena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena drops an elbow to the side of Knife's head.
Knife kicks off Cena and gets to his feet.
Cena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cena closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knife's guard.
Knife is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knife tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Knife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Knife falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cena gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Knife looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knife misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knife stalks Cena and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cena's face. Cena staggers backwards, shaken.
Knife misses with a combination
and Cena counters with a single leg into guard. Knife didn't expect that.
Cena advances position into side control!
Cena decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knife pinned against the cage. Knife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knife enables Cena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knife manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cena looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena being controlled here momentarily.
Cena postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cena 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.
Jack Knife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Cena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cena winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Big Bad John. 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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26
193 lbs
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25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clyde Young!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Young's head.
Thomas is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Young is rocked!
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Young wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Young quite badly. Young pulls Thomas in close trying to recover. Thomas postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Young on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Young doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
John Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Ho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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18
247 lbs
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225 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Ho!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Braga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well.
Braga content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Braga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga 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.
Braga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ho for as long as he can get away with.
Ho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ho can't keep his opponent in guard - Braga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Ho looking for submissions off his back.
Braga trying to control the pace.
Ho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Braga wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling from mount.
Braga fails to advance to Ho's back.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Ho has given up his back. Will we see Braga going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga looking to break Ho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Braga dominated that round.
That's time! Braga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braga.
Braga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sebastian Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ho scores with a takedown into Braga's guard.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Braga continues to stall.
Braga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga wants to pass to mount but Ho is defending the position.
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga looks to land a strike but Ho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
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.
Braga controlling from the top position.
Ho keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
We've been informed that Ho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Braga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho shoots in and gets a takedown into Braga's guard.
Ho won't allow Braga to sweep him here.
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Braga has his hands on Ho's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Braga was covering up waiting for the punch and Ho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Braga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braga managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braga controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More hug and hope from Braga.
Braga is working for a submission of some sort.
Braga uses his free foot to push down on Ho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ho.
Braga controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho gets back to half guard.
Reggie Braga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga moves into full mount! Ho won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Braga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Braga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braga 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Braga!
The defeated Sebastian Ho had this to say: 'i want a rematch'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rogers Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalfien Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane has chosen Oh Canada! as his entrance music. Chris Rogers Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Rogers Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nalfien Bane!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers Junior. Rogers Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rogers Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogers Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane throws out a powerful jab.
Rogers Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogers Junior is breathing heavily.
Bane leaves Rogers Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rogers Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Bane counters with a straight right hand.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bane cracks Rogers Junior with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rogers Junior tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bane pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rogers Junior is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nalfien Bane!
Nalfien Bane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Derozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Derozan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derozan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
Derozan throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steve connects with a jab.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Aspire Acαdemy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Derozan defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Derozan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve checks the leg kick nicely there.
Derozan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve lands with a hook. Derozan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Derozan's head back.
Derozan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derozan throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Derozan is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Derozan with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Derozan seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derozan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Derozan throws out a leg kick but Steve moves out of range and Derozan only half commits.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Derozan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve blocks a head kick by Derozan.
Derozan misses with a low kick.
Steve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve checks the leg kick.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Derozan scores with a jab to the head.
Derozan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Derozan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Derozan was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses the jab.
Mark Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derozan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve throws a hook but Derozan blocks it.
Derozan misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Derozan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steve avoids the body shot from Derozan.
Derozan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derozan ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Derozan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Derozan throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve throws a right and a left that Derozan avoids nicely.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Derozan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Derozan doesn't seem phased though.
Steve lands a jab to Derozan's midsection.
Steve circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Derozan to the canvas! Derozan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steve keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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272 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Machado!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richards lands a head shot.
It looks like Marcos Machado has been cut.
Richards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Richards drops Machado with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machado looks back up at him and smiles so Richards waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Machado is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards lands a brutal uppercut that launches Machado off his feet! Machado tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Richards!
After the fight, Andre Richards was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
258 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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19
276 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Ramos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Potter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter is looking to clinch.
Ramos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potter to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Potter.
Potter moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Potter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramos.
Potter misses with a left hand
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Potter misses the body punch
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Potter clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter pulls guard effortlessly.
Ramos is sitting in close to Potter's body. Potter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ramos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ramos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Potter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Potter!
Jack Potter is the new heavyweight champion!
Jack Potter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobra Commander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ubungu Mumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Commander's entrance music is Cobra Theme. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cobra Commander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ubungu Mumba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mumba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Commander.
Commander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mumba as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobra Commander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Commander misses with a takedown attempt
and Mumba moves into the clinch.
Commander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mumba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Commander tries to pull guard but Mumba won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Mumba.
Mumba stops a takedown attempt from Commander.
Commander tries for a takedown but Mumba manages to get underhooks.
Commander tries for a takedown but Mumba manages to get underhooks.
Commander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Commander tries to pull guard but Mumba holds him up against the cage and eventually Commander drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Mumba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba prevents the takedown attempt.
Mumba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mumba is leaning against Commander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumba lands a nice shot to the body.
Commander is breathing heavily.
Mumba lands a nice shot to the body.
Mumba lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cobra Commander has been cut.
Mumba lands a right hand.
Mumba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Commanders head.
Mumba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mumba gets through Commander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mumba lands a body punch.
Mumba digs a right hand underneath Commander's ribcage. Commander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Commander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mumba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Commander is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mumba to keep the fight standing.
Mumba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Commander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba lands a nice uppercut.
Mumba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumba.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mumba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mumba is leaning against Commander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumba presses Commander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Mumba.
Mumba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mumba.
Good body shot from Mumba.
A short right from Mumba on the inside.
Mumba scores with a shot to the side of Commander's head.
Still in the clinch, Mumba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mumba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobra Commander's cut is getting worse.
Mumba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Commander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumba is leaning against Commander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Commander is working for takedown but Mumba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mumba lands a body punch.
Mumba lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mumba.
A right hook to the body lands for Mumba.
Mumba lands a right hand.
Mumba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Commander goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mumba prevents it.
Commander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Commander is rocked!
Mumba prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Commander's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Commander drops to his knees and Mumba pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Mumba!
Ubungu Mumba is the new light heavyweight champion!
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