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StrikeForce Union #69 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piercing Elbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piercing Elbow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piercing Elbow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbow clinches up with Robbins and pushes him back against the cage.
Elbow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robbins's defenses.
It looks like Cal Robbins has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elbow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow.
Elbow lands an elbow just above Robbins 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elbow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow.
I was talking to Robbins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Elbow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elbow is pressed up against the cage. Robbins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elbow down to the mat. Elbow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elbow has Robbins up against the cage in a clinch.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Elbow avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elbow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow.
Elbow misses with an elbow over the top.
Robbins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Elbow, against the cage.
Robbins avoiding damage as Elbow throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Elbow.
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!
Elbow throws an elbow that misses.
Elbow misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elbow up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Elbow.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Elbow, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Elbow.
Robbins trying to control the position but instead, Elbow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robbins into the cage.
Robbins blocks the elbow strike.
Robbins is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elbow throws an elbow but misses.
Robbins takes an elbow to the temple.
Cal Robbins's cut is getting worse.
Elbow misses with an elbow over the top.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Elbow, against the cage.
Elbow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elbow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elbow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow.
Robbins takes an elbow to the temple.
Robbins blocks the elbow strike.
Robbins is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elbow lands a vicious elbow to the side of Robbins's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Elbow tries to finish him with strikes but Robbins still seems able to defend himself so Elbow steps back and lets Robbins get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Robbins is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elbow pushes Robbins up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Robbins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbins blocks an elbow strike from Elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elbow throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elbow throws an elbow but misses.
Robbins avoids a wild elbow strike from Elbow.
Robbins dodges an elbow strike from Elbow.
Robbins avoids a wild elbow strike from Elbow.
Robbins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robbins dodges an elbow strike from Elbow.
Elbow misses with an elbow over the top.
Robbins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elbow throws an elbow but misses.
Robbins tries to stall but Elbow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robbins seems to have got his legs back now.
Elbow lands an elbow that stopped Robbins in his tracks for a moment.
Cal Robbins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Elbow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elbow creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Robbins! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Elbow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piercing Elbow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squidward Squarepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinn Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squarepants shoots in and drives through. Cambridge sprawls well.
Squarepants tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cambridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Squarepants shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cambridge defends it nicely.
No luck for Cambridge with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Squarepants or perhaps it was just good defense by Cambridge, which made it look bad.
Quinn Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cambridge.
And Squarepants tries to counter it with a takedown but Cambridge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cambridge circles away.
Squarepants shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cambridge defends it nicely.
Cambridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cambridge lands with a kick to the temple. Squarepants shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cambridge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Squarepants with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Cambridge slows down the pace here.
Squarepants jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambridge walks away with a smile on his face. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge shoots in looking for a takedown. Squarepants tries to sprawl out of it but Cambridge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Squarepants manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cambridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cambridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Squarepants's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Squarepants stuffs the takedown attempt from Cambridge. Cambridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Squarepants is looking for the big counter here.
Squarepants shoots in for a double leg but Cambridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squarepants slaps away a takedown attempt from Cambridge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Squarepants shoots and misses
and Cambridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Squarepants staying out of range there.
Cambridge leaves Squarepants with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants lands a jab-cross combination.
Squarepants tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cambridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cambridge is looking to counter punch.
Cambridge tries for a takedown but Squarepants sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt
and Cambridge counters with a series of strikes. Squarepants will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cambridge has closed the distance and engaged Squarepants in a clinch.
Squarepants is trying to break free.
Cambridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Squarepants just stands there and leans against the cage.
Squarepants fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Squarepants jumps guard but Cambridge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cambridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Squarepants gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cambridge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Squarepants jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambridge walks away with a smile on his face. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge moves into range and clinches up with Squarepants.
Squarepants breaks from the clinch.
Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cambridge.
Cambridge misses with a takedown attempt - Squarepants sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambridge shoots in looking for a takedown. Squarepants tries to sprawl out of it but Cambridge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Squarepants manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Squarepants fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cambridge avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Cambridge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Squarepants closes the distance and clinches.
Squarepants changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cambridge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quinn Cambridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Squarepants lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Quinn Cambridge has been cut.
Squarepants shoots in and drives through. Cambridge sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Squarepants.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants avoids the head kick by Cambridge.
Squarepants throws a head kick but Cambridge moves out of range.
Squarepants throws out a powerful jab.
Cambridge takes a swing at Squarepants's ribcage but misses.
Squarepants fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants has a takedown stuffed.
Quinn Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Cambridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Cambridge looks for a takedown but Squarepants sprawls well.
Cambridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Squarepants tries to avoid it but Cambridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Squarepants to the ground. Squarepants escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
Squarepants moves in looking to clinch but Cambridge pushes him off.
Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Squarepants is trying to drag Cambridge to the mat but Cambridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cambridge has Squarepants pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Squarepants manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Squarepants successfully pulls guard.
Squarepants tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cambridge wants to pass the guard but Squarepants is keeping the position.
Squarepants trying to control the position.
Cambridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squarepants is pulling down on Cambridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Cambridge, at least for the moment.
Cambridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Squarepants is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Squarepants lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Squarepants postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cambridge wants to stand up but Squarepants is controlling him.
Cambridge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cambridge keeping moving, preventing Squarepants from controlling successfully.
Squarepants trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants won't allow Cambridge to sweep him here.
Cambridge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Squarepants controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cambridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cambridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Squarepants tries to avoid it but Cambridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Squarepants to the ground. Squarepants escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Squarepants wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squarepants stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Squarepants wants it to stay on the feet.
Cambridge closes the distance and clinches.
Squarepants tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cambridge smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinn Cambridge's cut.
That's time! Cambridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cambridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Squarepants, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cambridge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Squarepants drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cambridge pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambridge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cambridge shoots in for a double leg but Squarepants sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quinn Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants shoots for a takedown but Cambridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Squarepants. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
Squarepants shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cambridge counters with a single leg into guard. Squarepants didn't expect that.
Squarepants takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Squarepants is working an open guard so Cambridge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cambridge rushes Squarepants and presses him up against the cage.
Cambridge is working for takedown but Squarepants is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cambridge has Squarepants pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Squarepants manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Cambridge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cambridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Squarepants fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cambridge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Squarepants wants to control but Cambridge postures up.
Squarepants manages to get back to half guard.
Squarepants is staying active underneath Cambridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cambridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Squarepants is trying to control but can't.
Cambridge wants to control but Squarepants is keeping him busy.
Cambridge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Squarepants is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Squarepants wants to get back to full guard.
Cambridge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge is looking to take a break and control but Squarepants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cambridge in particular looking to stall.
Squarepants flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Squarepants looking for submissions off his back.
Cambridge wants to take a breather but Squarepants is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cambridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Squarepants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cambridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cambridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Squarepants. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
Cambridge is looking to counter the offense by Squarepants and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cambridge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Cambridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Cambridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cambridge 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Cambridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Grimrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Grimrock!
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, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a combination but Grimrock avoids it well.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Grimrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Grimrock tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Grimrock.
A solid body kick from Grimrock.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Grimrock has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Smith tries to stall but Grimrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith is stalling here.
Grimrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimrock cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimrock cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grimrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to stall but Grimrock improves his position.
Nice body punch from Grimrock - that landed with a thud.
Grimrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith just leaning against Grimrock, taking a breather.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimrock obliges.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grimrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
Nice body punch from Grimrock.
Grimrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Grimrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Grimrock lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grimrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock misses with an elbow strike.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimrock keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grimrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith just leaning against Grimrock, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Grimrock.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Grimrock scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Grimrock is working Smith over against the cage.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Grimrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Grimrock misses with a punch to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimrock lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pushing Grimrock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Grimrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimrock lands with a right to the head.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Grimrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee Grimrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grimrock. That one must have hurt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
Grimrock throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Grimrock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Grimrock wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Grimrock counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grimrock.
A solid body kick from Grimrock.
Grimrock connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grimrock thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimrock digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimrock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimrock jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimrock tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimrock pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith lands a head shot.
Grimrock clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimrock is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grimrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee Grimrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Smith.
Grimrock moves into the clinch.
Grimrock being controlled against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Grimrock throws knees to the body.
Grimrock landing knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Grimrock has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Grimrock lands a nice elbow.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee Grimrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grimrock to the mat! Grimrock manages to get full guard.
Grimrock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Grimrock.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimrock as Smith tries to tie him up.
Grimrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimrock.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grimrock scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Grimrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimrock.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
Smith is looking to control Grimrock's arms but Grimrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Grimrock lands a right hand.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimrock misses with a body punch.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Grimrock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grimrock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Grimrock dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grimrock lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Grimrock ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Grimrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimrock.
Smith rushes Grimrock and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grimrock regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimrock wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimrock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimrock lands a nice uppercut.
Grimrock lands a body shot.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Grimrock.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Grimrock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith prevents a body shot from Grimrock.
Grimrock scores with a hook to the body.
Grimrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Grimrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimrock lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to stall but Grimrock improves his position.
Grimrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grimrock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Grimrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grimrock lands a right hand.
Grimrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Grimrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grimrock.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimrock.
Grimrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimrock lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Grimrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimrock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Grimrock, against the cage.
Grimrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Grimrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grimrock lands an elbow inside.
Grimrock pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Grimrock trying to land knees to the body.
Grimrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grimrock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Grimrock trying to land knees to the body.
Grimrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee Grimrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimrock lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Grimrock.
Grimrock has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Grimrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith tries to stall but Grimrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Smith's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Grimrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Grimrock!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otavio Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otavio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins! But no joy.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martins.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCarthy.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
McCarthy tries to sprawl but Martins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martins trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Martins sits in half guard.
Martins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martins lands strikes from half guard.
Martins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Martins is very close to passing his half guard.
Martins trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Martins is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
Martins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Martins.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarthy keeps working.
Martins working McCarthy over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martins.
McCarthy controlling the position well.
Martins lands with a punch from half guard.
Martins winds up and cracks McCarthy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy is rocked!
Martins wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oh McCarthy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Martins works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martins wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Martins is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martins wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Martins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martins gets to his feet and stands over McCarthy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McCarthy felt that one! Martins unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McCarthy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Martins!
A relieved looking Otavio Martins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ryan McCarthy was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated give him a blood test he won't pass! Where's a cup bro i guarantee this douche bag eating butt fluffer sperm bank pisses hot on spot! Lmao that's right yeah run away '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Mercenarul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Turd On A Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Mercenarul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Turd On A Stick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mercenarul misses.
On A Stick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercenarul.
Mercenarul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mercenarul misses with a right hand
and On A Stick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
On A Stick defending well as Mercenarul loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from On A Stick finds it's target.
On A Stick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mercenarul's calf.
Mercenarul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like George Mercenarul has been cut.
Mercenarul misses with a hook.
On A Stick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercenarul.
Mercenarul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so On A Stick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mercenarul is breathing heavily.
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!
On A Stick postures up and lands a big shot to Mercenarul's brow.
On A Stick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
On A Stick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
On A Stick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
On A Stick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mercenarul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for On A Stick on the ground.
On A Stick is pushing down on Mercenarul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mercenarul is fighting to maintain full guard but On A Stick has managed to sneak the leg through.
On A Stick slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. On A Stick lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with On A Stick in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from On A Stick.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
On A Stick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercenarul's hands.
Nice defenses there by On A Stick.
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.
Mercenarul throws a lazy uppercut
and On A Stick counters with a nice leg kick.
Mercenarul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
On A Stick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercenarul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercenarul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from On A Stick.
On A Stick scores with a hook.
Mercenarul misses with a left hand
and On A Stick counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by On A Stick there.
Mercenarul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
On A Stick throws a combination. Mercenarul tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
On A Stick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
On A Stick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercenarul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
On A Stick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mercenarul throws a hook but On A Stick blocks it.
Mercenarul tries to sprawl but On A Stick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercenarul pushes On A Stick off but On A Stick dives into side control.
On A Stick scoring with punches from side control.
On A Stick remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Turd On A Stick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Mercenarul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
On A Stick lands with a straight right. Mercenarul didn't see that one coming.
On A Stick connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mercenarul! He's out on his feet! On A Stick rushes in and drops Mercenarul with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dog Turd On A Stick!
Dog Turd On A Stick took some time post fight to say the following; 'Great fight between two stars with remarkably similar builds. But the one thing you didn't count on was my IMMENSE RETARD STRENGTH!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Nobody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pan (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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162 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pan wants to counter the offense by Nobody and move into the clinch position.
Nobody lands with a good body shot.
Pan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nobody lands a jab to Pan's midsection.
Pan shoots and misses
and Nobody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pan needs to keep his hands up - Nobody had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody looks to throw the jab but Pan is out of range.
Pan drops his hands momentarily and Nobody takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nobody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody throws a big shot that misses.
Pan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pan misses with a takedown attempt
and Nobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mr Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Nobody bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nobody lands a jab.
Nobody loads up on a big right hand but Pan slips the punch.
Nobody lands with a good body shot.
Nobody digs a good body shot into Pan's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody throws out a loose jab but Pan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nobody defends it well.
Pan instigates a clinch.
A short right from Nobody on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nobody regains guard immediately.
Pan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nobody works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nobody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pan postures up in Nobody's guard and throws a big left but Nobody blocks it.
Pan pushes down on Nobody's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan throwing shots but Nobody is blocking nicely.
Pan thows a huge punch but Nobody dodges it nicely.
Pan wants to control but Nobody is keeping him busy.
Nobody trying to hold on to Pan's head to control him but Pan postures up.
We've been informed that Pan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nobody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pan.
Pan slips a nice elbow through Nobody's hands, connecting with Nobody's forehead.
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.
Pan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nobody scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nobody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pan needs to keep his hands up - Nobody had a free shot at his head there.
Nobody thuds his right hand into Pan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nobody throws an off balance right hand
and Pan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nobody's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Nobody dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pan misses with a takedown attempt
and Nobody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nobody scores with the left hand. Pan knows he should have avoided that one.
Pan shoots in looking for a takedown but Nobody manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nobody cracks Pan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nobody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mr Nobody is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pan tries for a takedown but Nobody circles away easily
and Pan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mr Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pan.
Nobody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pan.
Pan takes one on the button.
Nobody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nobody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nobody misses with a body shot.
Pan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pan misses with a takedown attempt
and Nobody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nobody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody misses with a hook.
Nobody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pan can do to turn this around?
Nobody misses with a left hand
and Pan counters by clinching up.
Pan wants the takedown. Nobody is fighting it off but Pan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nobody's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nobody on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nobody tries to get out of the position.
Pan wants to control from the top but Nobody keeps moving.
Nobody is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pan postures up and lands a big shot to Nobody's brow.
Pan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nobody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pan throws a big right hand that misses.
Nobody utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nobody lands with a hook. Pan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nobody scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nobody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pan.
Pan is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nobody circles away.
It looked like Nobody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nobody lands a nice looking body shot.
Pan is breathing heavily.
Jab by Nobody.
Nobody takes a swing at Pan's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Nobody dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nobody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pan.
Pan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nobody throws a body punch but Pan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pan! But no joy.
Nobody looks to land a left hand but Pan moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Nobody. Beautiful body shot.
Nobody stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nobody lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nobody connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pan seems to be working for a kimura but Nobody defends the submission attempt.
Pan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nobody defending well though.
Pan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pan working over Nobody with some ground and pound. Nobody looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nobody won't allow Pan to pass to mount.
Pan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nobody sees it coming and defends easily.
Nobody has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pan is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nobody is not content to let Pan control the position.
Nobody tries to roll over but Pan keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peter Pan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nobody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pan is looking for a kimura here.
Pan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nobody defend it? Pan steps over the head and cranks it - Nobody is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Pan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Droppa Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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296 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droppa Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson pushes Cleveland up against the cage in a clinch.
Cleveland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson prevents Cleveland from breaking the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Cleveland's head.
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Cleveland prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Cleveland's head.
Johnson drops Cleveland onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cleveland is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Cleveland is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleveland wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Oh Cleveland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a body punch.
Cleveland seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson prevents Cleveland from breaking the clinch.
Cleveland tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Cleveland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cleveland's efforts to push away.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Cleveland is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleveland backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Cleveland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson is working Cleveland over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson drops Cleveland onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cleveland is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Johnson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cleveland to his knees! Johnson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sao Galileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jari Bull could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sao Galileo 's chin.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sao Galileo !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galileo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Sao Galileo has been cut.
Bull misses with a hook.
Bull connects with a body shot.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bull scores with a nice strike.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galileo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galileo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Galileo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galileo catches Bull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Bull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galileo defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Bull misses with a body punch
and Galileo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Galileo .
Galileo defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Galileo throws out a counter right but Bull avoids it with no problem.
Bull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galileo misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galileo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bull off the cage and back into range.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galileo .
Galileo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull cracks the inside of Galileo 's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Galileo 's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Bull.
Bull takes one to the chin there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bull - that will leave a mark!
Bull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Galileo takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Galileo misses.
As Galileo backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Galileo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galileo swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galileo throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Galileo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Galileo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Bull.
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galileo at a distance.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
Bull connects with a right hand. Galileo shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Galileo - just one landing.
Jari Bull's cut is getting worse.
Bull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galileo .
Donk. Bull catches Galileo right on the button with a cross.
Bull throws a leg kick but Galileo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bull scores with the left hand. Galileo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bull is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galileo avoids the body shot from Bull.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galileo ! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galileo . Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galileo is looking to score with low kicks.
Bull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galileo counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Bull.
Galileo ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galileo ! But no joy.
Bull tries to move into range but Galileo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bull cracks Galileo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Galileo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galileo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bull feints and then cracks Galileo 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galileo down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Galileo down.
Bull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bull throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Galileo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bull.
Galileo misses with a straight left.
Bull connects with an inside leg kick.
Bull checks a leg kick.
Galileo misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Galileo throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bull, as that shot connected.
Bull scores with a leg kick.
Galileo tries to bum rush Bull with a series of wild strikes but Bull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bull connects with a leg kick. Galileo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galileo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galileo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Bull appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bull thuds his shin into the meat of Galileo 's side.
Bull is looking to chop away at Galileo 's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Galileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Galileo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galileo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull with a jab.
Galileo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull checks a low kick from Galileo .
Galileo throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galileo .
Galileo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Galileo is rocked!
Bull lands a slapping body shot.
Galileo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galileo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bull finish him?
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Galileo misses with a right hand
and Bull counters with a huge left! Galileo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bull isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Galileo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bull!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Bull!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Striker Mc Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (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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23
155 lbs
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30
154 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Mc Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to move into range but Mc Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mc Steel counter with a right hand.
Mc Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mc Steel. Mc Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.
Roberts stands up over Mc Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
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!
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
Mc Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Mc Steel defending well.
Roberts working Mc Steel over with strikes.
Roberts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mc Steel's head.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to control the action but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Steel is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Mc Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roberts not doing much here.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Steel is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
Mc Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Steel tries to get out of the position.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Mc Steel's hands, connecting with Mc Steel's forehead.
Mc Steel has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mc Steel defending well though.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roberts is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mc Steel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roberts.
Roberts postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mc Steel bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Roberts and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Roberts 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar Chavez's entrance music is Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre. A fine choice. Basurto has chosen Tapout - Birdman as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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24
150 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Basurto or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar Chavez, which made it look bad.
Basurto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basurto checks it well.
Basurto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Basurto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it but Basurto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar Chavez to the ground. Escobar Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Basurto's leg. Basurto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Basurto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Basurto is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basurto! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Basurto avoids it.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Basurto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basurto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Basurto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Basurto tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar Chavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basurto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basurto's sensitive parts.
Basurto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basurto blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basurto! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez cracks Basurto with an open hand slap.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basurto.
Basurto moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez sizes up Basurto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez thows a body kick. Basurto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Basurto blocks a jab.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Basurto.
A punch lands to the side of Basurto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Basurto darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Basurto into the cage.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Basurto.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basurto can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Basurto's front leg but catches the back leg as Basurto tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Basurto blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basurto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Basurto slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stuns Basurto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Basurto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Basurto ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basurto moves away.
Basurto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar Chavez jabs Basurto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Basurto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar Chavez has got the better of the exchanges.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Basurto blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basurto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Basurto moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez thows a leg kick but Basurto checks it
so Basurto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basurto.
Escobar Chavez has Basurto pulled in close to control his posture.
Escobar Chavez 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.
Basurto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basurto throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basurto trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Basurto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Basurto has Escobar Chavez in his guard.
Basurto controls Escobar Chavez momentarily but Escobar Chavez frees himself.
Basurto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Escobar Chavez escapes and throws Basurto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Basurto struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basurto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar Chavez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Basurto wants to control but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Escobar Chavez staying calm.
Basurto is trying to control Escobar Chavez's posture but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.
Basurto is trying to work for a sweep but Escobar Chavez has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Basurto's body.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez cracks Basurto with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Basurto moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Basurto tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away easily
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Basurto moves his leg out of the way.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Basurto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basurto.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tests Basurto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Basurto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Basurto's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basurto.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Basurto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Basurto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Basurto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Basurto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Basurto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basurto.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. Basurto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Basurto in his tracks.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basurto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Basurto counters with an inside leg kick.
Basurto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Basurto's leg but Basurto calmly moves out of range.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Basurto takes one on the button.
Basurto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Basurto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Basurto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basurto's calf.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Basurto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Basurto shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basurto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Basurto slips under a jab.
Basurto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Basurto. Basurto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar Chavez misses with a double jab.
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!
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Basurto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Basurto ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basurto checks it well.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Basurto's body. Basurto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Basurto moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Basurto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot
and Basurto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Basurto checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses the body punch
and Basurto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Basurto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basurto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Basurto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Basurto slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez clobbers Basurto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Lucas Basurto in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Basurto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Basurto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basurto checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Basurto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Basurto.
Basurto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Basurto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Basurto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Basurto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basurto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Basurto takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Basurto saw it coming and moves away.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Basurto's body.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Basurto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Basurto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Basurto is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basurto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Basurto.
Basurto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucas Basurto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basurto is looking to stall here but Escobar Chavez recovers full guard.
Escobar Chavez keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basurto stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar Chavez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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