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DFC 43: Showdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devin Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens has chosen Thunderstruck by AC/DC as his entrance music. Joseph Owens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devin Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Owens!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tucker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tucker's guard now, I'm sure.
Owens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tucker dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on Tucker's head and hops out.
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
Owens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing that Tucker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tucker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Owens just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens has clasped his hands together around Tucker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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 positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens working the ground and pound but Tucker is defending the strikes.
Owens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tucker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tucker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owens's best efforts.
Owens wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Owens is keen to just control but Tucker is a slippery customer.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tucker working for a triangle but Owens defends it easily.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
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.
Owens preventing the sweep.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens stands and throws Tucker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Owens in the domination position with Tucker hanging on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is not content to let Owens control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tucker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tucker lands in his opponent's guard.
Tucker content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him.
Owens pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Owens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owens trying to control the position.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him.
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Owens on his heels. He'll look to pass Owens's guard now, I'm sure.
Tucker 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.
Owens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tucker to the ground. Owens is now in Tucker's guard.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tucker 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker works over Owens with some ground and pound from guard.
Owens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker 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. This is the final round!
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens throws a solid leg kick but Tucker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Owens.
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
Owens gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is working Owens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Owens jumps guard.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Tucker connects with a couple of short punches.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
Tucker controlling the position.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Owens's guard.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Tucker 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.
Owens has his feet on Tucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Owens darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Owens trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tucker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
Joseph Owens spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Laliberte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Calabara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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251 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Laliberte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Calabara!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laliberte throws an off balance right hand
and Calabara counters with a series of strikes. Laliberte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calabara misses with a looping right.
Calabara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It appears Laliberte was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've been told by Laliberte's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Calabara throws a nice head kick!
Calabara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calabara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calabara throws a nice looking combination but Laliberte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laliberte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calabara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laliberte scrambles back to his feet.
Laliberte scores with a hook to the body. Calabara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laliberte sizes up Calabara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laliberte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calabara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laliberte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calabara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laliberte.
Calabara tries to clinch up but Laliberte circles away and keeps his distance.
Calabara scores with a jab. Laliberte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte connects with a solid leg kick.
Laliberte tries to land a leg kick but Calabara saw it coming and moves away.
Laliberte throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Calabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy Laliberte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calabara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laliberte.
Laliberte misses with the body kick
and Calabara counters with a straight right hand.
Laliberte avoids the head kick by Calabara.
Laliberte throws a leg kick which misses Calabara's front leg but catches the back leg as Calabara tries to avoid it.
Laliberte digs a good hook to Calabara's body.
A head kick misses from Calabara.
Laliberte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Carlos Calabara has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calabara scores with a leg kick.
Calabara clinches up against the cage.
Laliberte tries to throw a body punch but Calabara avoids it by throwing Laliberte back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Laliberte.
Laliberte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laliberte misses with a body punch.
Calabara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laliberte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calabara backwards.
Laliberte swings wildly with an uppercut but Calabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calabara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laliberte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laliberte throws a head punch that misses.
Laliberte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calabara working hard to break the clinch.
Calabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laliberte checks a low kick from Calabara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calabara scores with a nice strike.
Calabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laliberte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laliberte throws a push kick but Calabara slaps the foot to one side.
Calabara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laliberte swings widly with a right hand
and Calabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Laliberte tries to keep at a distance but Calabara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laliberte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Calabara.
Calabara has managed to clinch.
Calabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calabara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laliberte.
Laliberte tries to land a leg kick but Calabara saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte lands a big head kick that sends Calabara tumbling to the mat! Laliberte takes a step backwards and waves Calabara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Calabara is rocked!
That has opened up Carlos Calabara's cut even more.
Laliberte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calabara. That did some damage!
Calabara is still on wobbly legs! Can Laliberte finish him?
Laliberte cracks Calabara with a left hook right on the temple and Calabara goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Laliberte lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Calabara is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Laliberte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Joe (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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155 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Joe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe rushes Franks and presses him up against the cage.
Joe tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe has Franks pressed against the cage, preventing Franks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Franks avoids the damage to the body.
Franks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Franks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franks dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Franks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks moves into the clinch.
Joe tries for a takedown but Franks manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Franks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franks is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe is looking for a takedown.
Franks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franks blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks jumps guard but Joe stands there with Franks around his waist. Franks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Franks.
Joe effectively controlling the action here.
Joe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joe is defending well.
Franks is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe works on Franks's body with a couple of short punches.
Franks is looking to break free of the clinch but Joe has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe prevents Franks from breaking the clinch.
Franks is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks lands an uppercut.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms.
Joe manages to pull guard.
Franks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joe looking to control.
Franks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franks controls the pace.
Joe has control of Franks's left arm, preventing Franks from doing any damage.
Franks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franks, into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe dominated that round.
That's time! Franks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franks forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
Franks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Franks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franks is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franks prevents it.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms.
Franks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.
Franks tries to break free but Joe pushes him back against the cage.
Franks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franks jumps guard but Joe stands there with Franks around his waist. Franks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe lands a good knee to the midsection. Franks won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks blocks an uppercut.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franks avoids it.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franks is pressed up against the cage. Joe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franks down to the mat. Franks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks is holding on to half guard well.
Franks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franks avoid being mounted?
Franks actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe winds up and cracks Franks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Joe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Franks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franks trying to control but Joe postures up.
That's four 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.
Joe prevents Franks from standing back up.
Joe working Franks over with strikes.
Joe is looking to advance position but Franks won't allow it.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks is doing well to control the position and prevent Joe from advancing to side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks closes the distance and clinches.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Joe 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. This is the final round!
Franks tries a head kick but it misses.
Franks shoots and misses
and Joe counters by clinching up.
Joe has hold of one of Franks's legs. Franks is fighting the takedown attempt but Joe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Franks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe pushing down on Franks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franks is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks is trying to control but can't.
Franks is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe works his way into side control.
Big Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Joe wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
Joe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Franks is looking to reverse the position.
Joe wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franks moves into range and clinches up with Joe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franks wants a takedown.
Franks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franks is trying to push Joe away but Joe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joe is pushing Franks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
That's four 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.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Franks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jon Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joe 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Joe!
A victorious Big Joe 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 Eric Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Wan Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Falling to Pieces. Wan Soo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise of the Northstar - Welcame. Jon Wan Soo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Wan Soo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wan Soo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Wan Soo.
Wan Soo throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Wan Soo counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Wan Soo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wan Soo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wan Soo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wan Soo closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson tries to circle away but Wan Soo has him pinned against the cage.
Wan Soo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wan Soo lands a shoulder strike.
Wan Soo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wan Soo throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wan Soo won't allow it.
Wan Soo lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Eric Anderson has been cut.
Wan Soo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson is rocked!
A short right from Wan Soo.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Wan Soo has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Wan Soo is controlling him.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wan Soo lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wan Soo.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Wan Soo effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Wan Soo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wan Soo lands with a short shot to the head.
Wan Soo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wan Soo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wan Soo obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wan Soo gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wan Soo pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wan Soo pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wan Soo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wan Soo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wan Soo lands a body punch.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Wan Soo drops Anderson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Anderson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wan Soo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Anderson pressed against the cage. Wan Soo frees himself up and cracks Anderson with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Anderson crumples to the floor, out cold! Wan Soo jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Wan Soo!
After winning the bout, Jon Wan Soo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Eric Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oi nah, the cunt cheated. Check his piss, the wanker's on steroids. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen The Boys Are Back by Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonidas Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sparta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Sparta manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta content to stall in guard here.
Sparta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thompson for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparta is controlling him.
Sparta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Sparta is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson passes Sparta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson works his way into side control.
Thompson laying and praying for a moment but Sparta takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sparta is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Sparta defends it.
Sparta moves into full guard.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparta is on top in guard.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Sparta defends easily.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparta controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Sparta tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparta's guard.
Sparta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparta keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson works over Sparta with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Sparta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparta lands a jab to the head.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Sparta slips the punch.
Sparta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sparta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparta misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparta misses with a body punch.
Sparta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sparta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Sparta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparta tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Sparta working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparta goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta's shoulder, as Sparta tries to avoid the shot.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Sparta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sparta avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta.
Sparta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Sparta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sparta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Sparta wants a takedown.
Sparta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Sparta keeps him there for the moment.
Sparta is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson gets through Sparta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Sparta.
Sparta blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Sparta's head.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparta scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sparta.
A head punch on the inside from Sparta fails to land.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Sparta.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Sparta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sparta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thompson can turn it around.
Sparta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Sparta avoids it with no problem.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Sparta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Sparta misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparta finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Sparta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparta lands with a good body shot.
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparta is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sparta looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparta's head.
Sparta lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Sparta throws a shot to the body.
Thompson swings for the body but Sparta moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Sparta's head but Sparta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparta slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sparta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparta manages to avoid it.
Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a jab when Sparta was well out of range.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Sparta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Sparta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson is rocked!
Sparta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparta finish him?
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparta cracks Thompson with a left hook right on the temple and Thompson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sparta lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thompson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonidas Sparta!
Leonidas Sparta took some time post fight to say the following; 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Von Lotusflower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Street Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Street Fighter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Von Lotusflower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotusflower lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lotusflower throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lotusflower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fighter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lotusflower counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter tests Lotusflower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lotusflowers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter tries to clinch but Lotusflower moves out of range.
It looked like Lotusflower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fighter cracks Lotusflower with a hook to the temple - Lotusflower is on wobbly legs here! Fighter swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lotusflower falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fighter wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Street Fighter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Bounty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Bounty!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounty clinches with his opponent.
Bounty prevents Akharraz from breaking the clinch.
Bounty lands with a left to the head.
Akharraz takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bounty.
Bounty scores with a hook to the body.
Akharraz pushes Bounty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bounty working aggressively here.
Bounty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bounty lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Bounty.
Bounty misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz throws an elbow but it misses.
Akharraz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akharraz takes a shot to the head.
Bounty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Bounty prevents Akharraz from breaking the clinch.
Bounty misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bounty on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bounty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bounty can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Bounty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bounty misses with a body punch.
Akharraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akharraz is looking to break free of the clinch but Bounty has double underhooks.
Bounty misses with the head strike.
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz is looking to control Bounty's arms but Bounty gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akharraz has his back to the cage.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bounty slips a jab from Akharraz.
Akharraz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bounty.
Bounty throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akharraz tests Bounty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Bounty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akharraz's head backwards.
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!
Bounty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akharraz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akharraz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bounty finds it's way round the side to connect with Akharraz's head.
Akharraz is rocked!
Bounty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akharraz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Akharraz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akharraz is breathing heavily.
Bounty ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Akharraz out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Bounty!
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#R1#
Shore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Johns closes the distance and clinches.
Shore tries a knee to the head but Johns blocks it.
Johns misses with a punch on the inside.
Shore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johns has had enough of the clinch but Shore keeps him there for the moment.
Shore struggles to land a body shot inside as Johns controls his hands.
Shore lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shore.
Good body shot from Shore.
Shore prevents Johns from breaking the clinch.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Johns's ribcage.
Shore lands a nice knee to the body.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johns's brow.
Johns avoids a wild elbow strike from Shore.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johns tries to clinch up.
Shore wants to counter with a clinch but Johns pushes him away.
Johns loads up on a big right hand but Shore slips the punch.
Johns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shore.
#T1##CL#
Johns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shore keeps control of Johns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Shore.
Shore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shore lands a nice elbow.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johns tries to clinch there but Shore circles away.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shore.
Johns appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shore throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
La'Von Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Johns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johns rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Johns pushes Shore up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shore working Johns over with knees to the body.
Shore stalling.
Shore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shore is struggling to control the position.
Shore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shore blocks an uppercut.
Johns throws a head punch that misses.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johns blocks an uppercut.
Shore has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shore can turn it around.
A short right from Johns. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shore tries to keep at a distance but Johns has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Shore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johns blocks it with crossed arms.
Shore trying to land knees to the body.
Shore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johns lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Shore swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
Shore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shore lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Shore gets tackled into the cage by Johns. Johns maintains the clinch.
Shore lands a body shot.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
Shore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johns is defending well for now.
Shore misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Shore misses.
Shore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
#T4#
Shore throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
Shore misses with a straight left.
Shore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shore.
Shore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johns.
Shore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shore scrambles back to his feet.
Johns scores with a hook.
Johns misses with a body shot.
Shore clobbers Johns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johns throws a punch but it's blocked by Shore.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.
Johns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Shore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Johns pushes Shore up against the cage in a clinch.
Johns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shore lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
Jordan Shore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shore throws a hook but Johns blocks it.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Shore.
Shore throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.
Johns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Shore there.
Johns moves in looking to clinch but Shore pushes him off.
Shore misses with a straight right.
La'Von Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shore. Shore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johns throws a hook to the side of Shore's head but Shore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shore misses with a looping left.
Shore throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shore keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Shore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johns slips a jab from Shore.
Jab, jab by Johns - just one landing.
Shore lands with a right hand.
Shore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johns sets himself, and Shore steps forward looking for the clinch! Johns avoids it this time.
Johns tries to clinch
and Shore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Johns gets a clinch.
A short right from Johns.
Shore scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Johns.
Johns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Shore.
Johns misses with some punches.
Shore digs a right hand underneath Johns's ribcage. Johns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shore throws an elbow but misses.
Shore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shore blocking some punches.
Shore tries to land knees in the clinch but Johns avoids the damage to the body.
Johns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shore missing with knees to the body.
Shore landing knees to the body.
Johns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan Shore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Shore.
Johns throws a punch but it's blocked by Shore.
Johns wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johns.
Shore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johns gets through Shore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shore looking to slow down the pace here.
Shore lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johns avoiding damage as Shore throws knees to the body.
Johns has a couple of punches blocked by Shore.
Johns throws a head punch that misses.
Shore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johns up against the cage.
Johns avoiding damage as Shore throws knees to the body.
Shore landing knees to the body.
Johns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Shore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johns backwards.
Shore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johns avoids it.
Johns misses with some punches.
Johns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johns or not.
Shore lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johns avoiding damage as Shore throws knees to the body.
Johns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shore.
Johns throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shore cracks Johns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shore misses the jab.
Shore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shore misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Shore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johns avoids it.
Shore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johns is trying to break free.
Johns misses with a punch on the inside.
Johns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shore lands a knee to the head.
Shore missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Johns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johns is defending well for now.
Shore misses with a knee to the head.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Johns fails to land.
Johns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johns lands with a short shot to the head.
Johns throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shore slips a jab from Johns.#T1##CL2#
Shore drives through and clinches with Johns against the cage.
Shore blocking some punches.
Shore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johns is defending well for now.
Johns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shore scores with a knee to the head.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
Shore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johns throws a punch but it's blocked by Shore.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johns moves into the clinch successfully.
Johns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Johns fails to land.
Shore stalling in the clinch.
Johns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johns managing to block the knees to the body from Shore.
#BC#
Johns breaks from the clinch.
Johns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns moves away from the strike by Shore. #T2#
Shore misses with a wild combination.
Shore throws a lazy uppercut
and Shore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johns tries to clinch but Shore moves out of range. #CL2#
Shore closes the distance and clinches.
Johns dodges an elbow strike from Shore.
Johns avoiding damage as Shore throws knees to the body.
Shore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johns is defending well for now.
Shore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Johns breaks the clinch.
Johns doesn't manage to clinch there - Shore circles away.
#CL#
Shore gets tackled into the cage by Johns. Johns maintains the clinch. #BC#
Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shore keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shore.
Johns dodges the punch combination from Shore.
#T3#
Johns tries to clinch up but Shore circles away and keeps his distance.
Shore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shore throws a body shot but no joy.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Shore.
Shore misses with a looping left.
Johns throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Shore counters by moving into the clinch.
Shore tries to land knees in the clinch but Johns avoids the damage to the body.
Shore stalls.
Johns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnss head.
La'Von Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shore backwards.
Johns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Johns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shore presses Johns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Shore.
A short left from Shore.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shore can't find room to land a body shot as Johns controls the action.
Shore misses with an elbow over the top.
Johns lands a right hand.
Johns lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Shore.
Shore prevents Johns from breaking the clinch.
Shore lands a right hand.
Shore throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Johns manages to break the clinch.
Johns takes one to the side of the head.
Johns works over Shore's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns sets himself, and Shore steps forward looking for the clinch! Johns avoids it this time.
Jordan Shore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shore ducks right into an uppercut from Johns.
Johns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Shore is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan Shore.
Well Shore 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Shore!
La'Von Johns spoke after the fight, saying 'It just wasn't my night, but I'll be back, I promise you, that gold will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kiss Kicker 99. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Burns!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burns backs up against the cage.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Kicker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Burns.
Burns told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicker 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.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Burns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kicker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns working aggressively here.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns digs a right hand into Kicker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kicker's gas tank.
Kicker gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicker stalling.
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kicker is keeping busy.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kicker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kicker.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker lands a body shot.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicker taking a breather.
Kicker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kicker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kicker.
Burns looks winded!
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicker controlling the action here for a moment.
Kicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Kicker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
A big right from Kicker misses.
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kicker with a jab.
Kicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns wants to clinch up but Kicker keeps it at a distance.
Kicker misses with a two punch combination.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Burns tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Kicker as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kicker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicker stalling against the cage.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Kicker lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicker.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kicker on the inside.
A short right from Kicker on the inside.
Burns is rocked!
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Kicker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Kicker tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Good body shot from Kicker.
A hook to the body from Kicker.
Kicker drops Burns onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Burns is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Kicker finish him?
Kicker lands with a light punch inside.
Kicker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Burns! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kicker is unloading with more strikes now! Burns drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Kicker made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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