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MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 8263 p4p, 810 weight class) and Jason Randall (ranked 9017 p4p, 837 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Randall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Woodley as Randall shoots in.
Nice cross by Woodley.
It looks like Jason Randall has been cut.
Woodley feints and then cracks Randall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randall down.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woodley misses with a series of wild punches.
And Randall tries to counter it with a takedown but Woodley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Woodley is looking to slow Randall down with leg kicks.
Woodley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Woodley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randall scrambles back to his feet.
Woodley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randall's sensitive parts.
Randall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyron Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Randall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woodley.
Woodley keeps Randall at a distance using the push kick.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woodley lands with a nice combination. Randall backs away looking to recover.
Woodley tries to bum rush Randall with a series of wild strikes but Randall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodley lands a high kick!
Woodley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Randall's head.
Woodley misses with a body shot.
Randall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Woodley. That snapped Randall's head back.
Randall fails with the takedown
and Woodley counters with a straight that turns Randall's legs to rubber! Woodley pushes forward with more strikes and Randall goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
Tyron Woodley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Kasvi (ranked 4557 p4p, 505 weight class) and Delvin Shore (ranked 4896 p4p, 536 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jyrki Kasvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore with a poor takedown
and Kasvi counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Kasvi misses with a kick to the body.
Shore slips a straight right by Kasvi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shore! But no joy.
Shore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shore throws a combination that misses
and Kasvi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shore has a takedown stuffed.
Shore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shore seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shore moves nicely into side control.
Shore tries for a kimura but Kasvi is defending well.
Shore wants to control but Kasvi is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasvi is trying to control Shore's posture but Shore avoids it.
Shore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kasvi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kasvi is trying to get back to his feet.
Shore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shore is trying to get an arm triangle but Kasvi is defending well.
Shore has an Americana. Kasvi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shore is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shore hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Delvin Shore!
Delvin Shore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Hari (ranked 1952 p4p, 66 weight class) and Fedor Hunt (ranked 2191 p4p, 72 weight class). Hari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King Drum. Hunt has chosen BULLET - Rolling Home as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Harold Hari has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harold Hari seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harold Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hari misses with a knee strike.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Hari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hari throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hari clinches.
Hari working aggressively here.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hari misses with a kick to the body.
Hari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hari misses the shot to the body.
Hunt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Hari takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Hari avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
Hari tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Hari misses with a knee to the head.
Hari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hari misses with some punches.
Hari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hari throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hari looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Hari.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hari misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hari tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Hari didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hari will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Hari's brow.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hari punching from the bottom.
Hari is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Hari connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Hunt passes to full mount!
Hari can't escape the position.
Hari throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hunt. What's that going to do exactly?
Hunt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the head.
Hari is rocked!
Hunt unloading with bombs!
Oh Hari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hari! More shots from Hunt and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Hunt!
Fedor Hunt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 1623 p4p, 210 weight class) and BJ McGobblecock (ranked 1005 p4p, 135 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a front kick but Bateman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman scores with the left hand. McGobblecock, Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman swings for the body but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman moves forwards but McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Bateman misses.
It seemed like McGobblecock, Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Bateman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman slips a straight right by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGobblecock, Jr. but McGobblecock, Jr. pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. thinks about the counter body kick.
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman sizes up McGobblecock, Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bateman connects with a body shot.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from McGobblecock, Jr. finds it's target.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bateman scores with a punch to the head.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGobblecock, Jr. has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bateman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGobblecock, Jr. listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bateman blocks a low kick nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Bateman.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a head shot.
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces McGobblecock, Jr. off the cage and back into range.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an overhand right that lands on Bateman's shoulder, as Bateman tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman throws a jab when McGobblecock, Jr. was well out of range.
Bateman throws a series of punches but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman shoots for a double leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls well. He's pushed Bateman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to counter with a clinch but Bateman pushes him away.
The crowd cheers as McGobblecock, Jr. lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bateman doesn't seem phased though.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Bateman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGobblecock, Jr.!
McGobblecock, Jr. explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGobblecock, Jr., as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bateman checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Bateman is out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bateman's calf.
McGobblecock, Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. slaps away a takedown attempt from Bateman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman works McGobblecock, Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Bateman walks into a straight right hand from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman throws a series of punches but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGobblecock, Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bateman's head backwards.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bateman moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bateman. That did some damage!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGobblecock, Jr. did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Bateman sits in half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGobblecock, Jr.!
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. just holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman looking to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't allow it.
Bateman has hold of McGobblecock, Jr.'s left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGobblecock, Jr. manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman avoids the attempt from McGobblecock, Jr. to control.
Bateman looking to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman fails to advance to McGobblecock, Jr.'s back.
Bateman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGobblecock, Jr. is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGobblecock, Jr. and Bateman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Bateman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bateman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bateman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bateman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bateman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGobblecock, Jr.!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
Bateman tries to take his opponent's back but McGobblecock, Jr. turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him.
McGobblecock, Jr. decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bateman, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Bateman dives in for a single leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bateman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bateman is pressing down on McGobblecock, Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. McGobblecock, Jr. is holding on for now.
Bateman is keen to just control but McGobblecock, Jr. is a slippery customer.
Bateman controlling the pace.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGobblecock, Jr. is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
McGobblecock, Jr. makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman fails with the takedown
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters by clinching up.
Bateman goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGobblecock, Jr. prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bateman avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bateman's defenses.
Bateman is trying to maintain a safe position but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and turns Bateman into the cage.
A right hand to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bateman misses with the head strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Bateman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Bateman dodges an elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGobblecock, Jr. pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a low kick but Bateman avoids it.
Bateman walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
A big left from Bateman misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a counter combo.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
Bateman connects with a body shot that sends McGobblecock, Jr.'s belly button to the back.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGobblecock, Jr.'s waist but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bateman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bateman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman trying to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working from the bottom.
Bateman looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGobblecock, Jr. has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock, Jr.!
During a confident post fight interview, BJ McGobblecock, Jr. 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 Sergio Bujol (ranked 1571 p4p, 179 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 1531 p4p, 174 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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159 lbs
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35
156 lbs
29 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bujol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henley! But no joy.
Henley avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Bujol thuds his right hand into Henley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Henley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Henley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
Henley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henley misses with a straight right.
Bujol lands with a shot to the body.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Henley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Henley is just out of range.
Bujol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bujol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bujol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bujol throws a head kick that misses.
Henley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bujol misses with a right hand
and Henley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bujol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bujol throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bujol's calf.
A lazy body kick from Bujol
and Henley counters with a head kick.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Henley's ribs.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Henley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henley scores with a nice body kick.
Bujol scores with a body shot.
Bujol is looking to wear down Henley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Henley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bujol.
Henley with the counter takedown but Bujol avoids it easily.
Bujol clinches up against the cage.
Henley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bujol regains guard immediately.
Henley landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley forces his way into half guard.
Henley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bujol is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 1316 p4p, 155 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 1304 p4p, 152 weight class). Dhamma comes to the cage accompanied by Power Of Soul. Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. 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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145 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhamma.
Dhamma scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Dhamma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krause prevents Dhamma from breaking the clinch.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dhamma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dhamma but Dhamma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dhamma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dhamma.
Dhamma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krause to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause passes Dhamma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krause wants to control but Dhamma is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krause is looking to advance position but Dhamma won't allow it.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Krause is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dhamma!
Krause is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dhamma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dhamma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dhamma wants to hold on but Krause pushes him away.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma is trying to stand up.
Krause wants to take Dhamma's back here but Dhamma is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Krause won't let Dhamma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma gets back to half guard.
Krause is looking for a kimura but Dhamma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krause to get the leverage.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Krause trying to control the action but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhamma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dhamma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dhamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krause sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krause takes one to the side of the head.
Dhamma throws a chopping leg kick but Krause manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Dhamma is predictable there
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhamma doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krause stops Dhamma from standing up.
Dhamma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhamma wants to stand and escape but Krause is having none of it.
Krause trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dhamma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dhamma slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yogi Dhamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krause moves out of range as Dhamma strikes.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krause sprawls well. Krause wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhamma gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause darts in looking for a takedown but Dhamma gets double underhooks and turns Krause into the cage.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Dhamma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krause gets the takedown into side control.
Dhamma sneaks out the side door and pushes Krause away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yogi Dhamma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dhamma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krause. That did some damage!
Krause shoots for a takedown but Dhamma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause staying out of range there.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Dhamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhamma misses with the combination.
Dhamma moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
Dhamma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Dhamma.
Dhamma tries to circle away but Krause has him pinned against the cage.
Krause tries for a takedown but Dhamma manages to get underhooks.
Dhamma can't break the clinch.
Krause has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dhamma regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause stands and throws Dhamma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhamma is not content to let Krause control the position.
Krause prevents Dhamma from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause blocks the strikes from Dhamma.
Dhamma throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Yogi Dhamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dhamma's guard.
Krause passes into half guard.
Dhamma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krause looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dhamma wants to improve his position but Krause is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhamma defends it well.
Dhamma wants to stand back up but Krause manages to pass into side control.
Krause takes a little break here. Dhamma wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dhamma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krause is controlling him well.
Krause tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dhamma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dhamma prevents Krause from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet.
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dhamma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Krause moves into full mount!
Dhamma is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Krause working Dhamma over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to control but Dhamma wriggling away.
Krause looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dhamma is squirming around, avoiding Krause's attempts to control the action.
Krause is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dhamma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krause controlling the position easily from mount.
Krause won't let Dhamma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dhamma swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Krause trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Krause will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krause.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Dhamma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Dhamma sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krause is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dhamma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dhamma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krause to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dhamma is looking to stand back up but Krause counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dhamma.
Dhamma is trying to stand.
Krause moves into full mount! Dhamma won't be happy about that!
Krause is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dhamma has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Krause has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dhamma's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma is trying to stand but he's just given Krause his back.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dhamma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Krause.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Krause has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite inform us that Krause has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Krause is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dhamma trying to get back to his feet but Krause is in full control for now.
Dhamma is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Krause manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Dhamma is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Krause waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 657 p4p, 75 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 1505 p4p, 172 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
49 - 25 - 4 |
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27
155 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
49 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshnoor Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Singh lands with a cross.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh connects with a body shot.
Singh thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.
Crespo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Crespo ends up having to push Singh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Crespo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Singh sizes up Crespo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
As Singh backs off Crespo throws a huge counter combo but Singh manages to avoid it all.
Singh tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh checks the leg kick.
Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crespo misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Crespo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singh counters with a left and a right that stings Crespo.
Arshnoor Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Danga de danga de dang - Crespo scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crespo.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo misses with a hook.
A low kick from Crespo misses
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo rushes Singh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo manages to break the clinch.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Singh throws a low kick, looking for Crespo's leg but Crespo calmly moves out of range.
Crespo 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 kick from Crespo tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crespo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crespo.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Crespo lands a jab to the nose.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Singh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crespo - the referee stops the clock and Singh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crespo. Singh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo misses the jab.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Singh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Singh swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Crespo tries to counter with a clinch but Singh shakes him off and moves away.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh cracks Crespo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crespo tries to move into range but Singh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo misses with a straight right.
Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Singh throws the left hand but Crespo avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Crespo misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crespo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Crespo.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Singh keeps Crespo at a distance using the push kick.
Nice shot by Crespo.
Crespo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
Crespo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crespo throws a big right hand that misses.
Crespo stops Singh from standing up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crespo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crespo looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh wants to stand but Crespo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Singh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singh wants to stand up but Crespo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Crespo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Crespo trying to get back to full guard but Singh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Crespo tries to lock up and control but Singh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crespo tries to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
Crespo tries to lock up and control but Singh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crespo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Singh is staying active.
Singh prevents Crespo from getting the reversal.
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.
Singh can't control as he wanted to and Crespo manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Crespo is trying to stand.
Singh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo slips under a jab.
Singh slips a straight right by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Singh misses its target.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Crespo counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Singh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crespo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crespo checks a leg kick.
Crespo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh connects with a body shot.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Crespo swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Crespo misses with a hook.
Crespo with a hook.
Singh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage.
Singh pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singh.
A body shot lands from Singh.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Crespo.
Singh lands with a light punch inside.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh is leaning against Crespo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crespo gets through Singh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming.
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo walks into a jab.
Crespo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crespo manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Crespo - just one landing.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Crespo has a takedown stuffed.
Crespo checks a low kick from Singh.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh fakes the leg kick and cracks Crespo in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crespo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Crespo looks to move away, Singh throws a big counter combo but Crespo just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has closed the distance and engaged Singh in a clinch.
Crespo misses with an elbow over the top.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silvio Crespo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arshnoor Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Crespo.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Singh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crespo just manages to avoid it.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crespo.
Crespo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Crespo.
Crespo misses with a leg kick
and Singh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Singh moves out of range of the body kick from Crespo.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Crespo moved out of range nicely.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespo. That did some damage!
Crespo tries to clinch up
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arshnoor Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Singh, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshnoor Singh!
A victorious Arshnoor Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 531 p4p, 67 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 1743 p4p, 194 weight class). Hanma has chosen B-Complex - Beautiful Lies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Hanma scores with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
We've been told by Van Gaal's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanma.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Van Gaal lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanma.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma scores with a jab. Van Gaal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Hanma misses with a low kick as Van Gaal jumps back.
Van Gaal is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal moves to clinch but Hanma breaks away
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Gaal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanma scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Gaal.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Van Gaal cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanma is rocked!
We've been informed that Hanma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Gaal lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hanma - he's out on his feet here! Van Gaal follows up with another monster hook that separates Hanma from consciousness! Hanma falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Van Gaal stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
After winning the bout, Cholo Van Gaal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 183 p4p, 5 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 3036 p4p, 100 weight class). Boudain's entrance music is Let the bodies hit the floor. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudain has closed the distance and engaged Boson in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudain.
Boudain lands a nice uppercut.
Boudain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boson blocks an uppercut.
Boson blocks a body shot from Boudain.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Boson is trying to force a seperation but Boudain has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boudain.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Boson avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain misses with some punches.
Boudain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Boudain fails to land.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boudain tries a body shot but Boson blocks it.
Boudain digs a right hand into Boson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boson's gas tank.
Boson looks winded!
Boudain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boson prevents a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boudain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boson.
Boudain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boudain lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Boson breaks the clinch.
Boudain slips under a jab from Boson.
Boudain rushes Boson and presses him up against the cage.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Boson avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Boudain - that landed with a thud.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain is stalling here.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Boudain.
Boudain tries to work over Boson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Boson avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Boudain.
Boudain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Boudain.
Boudain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boudain is working Boson over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudain.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudain.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Boson avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudain.
Boudain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boudain drops Boson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudain lands a big right hand that drops Boson! The killer instinct kicks in and Boudain finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boudain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dante Boudain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Higgs Boson had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jihad (ranked 72 p4p, 6 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 542 p4p, 68 weight class). Jihad comes to the cage accompanied by America! Fuck Yeah!. Gabriel Gray will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihad throws a lazy head kick
and Jihad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mohammed Jihad has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Jihad.
Jihad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Jihad gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Jihad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Gray slips a jab from Jihad.
Jihad misses with a shot to the body
and Gray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jihad thinking.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jihad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jihad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jihad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gray sprawls and moves away.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jihad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Jihad.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jihad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jihad stuns Gray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jihad looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Gray thinks about the counter body kick.
Jihad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jihad stops Gray from standing up.
Jihad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jihad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jihad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jihad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad throws an elbow that misses. Gray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jihad's guard. Nice move by Gray!
Gray won't allow Jihad to sweep him here.
Jihad wants to improve his position but instead Gray has moved into half guard.
Jihad is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jihad gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jihad 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.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jihad is keeping the position for now.
Jihad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jihad looking for a sweep. Not yet Jihad, not yet.
Jihad looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.
Jihad looking for a sweep. Not yet Jihad, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jihad has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gray has passed into side control.
Jihad looks to move to half guard but instead Gray has passed into mount! Damn!
Jihad is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
Gray controlling from mount.
Jihad is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Jihad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jihad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jihad dips to his left and cracks Gray with an uppercut!
Jihad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Jihad throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Jihad is looking to wear down Gray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jihad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jihad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jihad shoots in for a double leg but Gray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray is looking to slow Jihad down with leg kicks.
Jihad lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gray throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gray.
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jihad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jihad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jihad blocks a leg kick.
Jihad misses with a wild body shot.
Gray throws out a counter right but Jihad avoids it with no problem.
Gray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jihad scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Jihad circles away.
Gray is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jihad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jihad misses with a takedown
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad misses with a kick to the body.
Jihad gets the takedown into side control.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Gray dodges the ground and pound from Jihad.
Sloppy strikes there by Jihad.
Gray wants to control but Jihad postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jihad grinds an elbow into Gray's temple.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad is working Gray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gray is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jihad connects with a decent elbow.
Jihad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jihad is trying to ground and pound but Gray uses the momentary lack of control by Jihad to regain half guard.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jihad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jihad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gray regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jihad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jihad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jihad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
Jihad lands a couple of digs.
Jihad connects with a couple of short punches.
Jihad throws a strike but Gray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mohammed Jihad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jihad 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.
Jihad wants to improve his position but instead Gray has moved into half guard.
Jihad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jihad looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gray pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Gray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Jihad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jihad misses with a wild body shot.
Jihad lands with a nice body punch.
Jihad 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.
Jihad tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jihad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray flicks out a counter leg kick but Jihad steps away.
Gray takes one on the button.
Jihad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jihad.
Gray lands a big head kick that sends Jihad tumbling to the mat! Gray takes a step backwards and waves Jihad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Jihad shrugs it off.
Gray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands a big uppercut and Jihad crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jihad looks OK. Gray waves Jihad back to his feet!
Jihad is rocked!
Mohammed Jihad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Jihad
and Gray counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jihad out cold! What a finish! Gray is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Gabriel Gray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mohammed Jihad was interviewed post fight and said 'Well...shit!'.
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