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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Honey Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivor Colde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honey Monster 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Honey Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivor Colde!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Colde can't get the takedown.
Monster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Colde.
Monster lands an elbow that stopped Colde in his tracks for a moment.
Monster lands an elbow that stopped Colde in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ivor Colde has been cut.
Colde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Honey Monster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Colde.
Colde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Colde takes an elbow to the forehead.
Colde is looking for a takedown.
Monster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colde looks winded!
Monster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Colde in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monster lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colde being controlled against the cage.
Monster leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Monster.
Monster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Ivor Colde's cut even more.
Monster landing knees to the head.
Monster lands a nice elbow.
Monster is struggling to control the position.
Monster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Colde's defenses.
The cut above Ivor Colde's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivor Colde's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Honey Monster!
Honey Monster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terence Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merk Wipper (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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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terence Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Merk Wipper!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss throws the left hand but Wipper avoids the punch easily.
Wipper jabs at Weiss's body.
Wipper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weiss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weiss misses the shot to the body.
Weiss throws a hook but Wipper blocks it.
Wipper scores with a jab to the body.
Wipper throws the left hand but Weiss avoids the punch easily.
Weiss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wipper.
Wipper ducks under a wild hook from Weiss.
Weiss misses with a straight left.
Wipper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weiss throws out the jab.
Weiss misses with a looping left.
Wipper moves out of range as Weiss strikes.
Wipper throws a looping overhand right but Weiss ducks down to avoid it.
Weiss tries to counter by clinching up but Wipper breaks away and moves out of range.
Wipper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weiss.
Wipper misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss has closed the distance and engaged Wipper in a clinch.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss has managed to clinch.
Weiss gets through Wipper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weiss lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Weiss.
Wipper is looking to break free of the clinch but Weiss has double underhooks.
Weiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wipper backwards.
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Wipper misses.
Weiss ducks under a wild hook from Wipper.
Wipper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wipper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wipper throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weiss lands a jab to the head.
Wipper takes one to the side of the head.
Wipper throws a jab but it's blocked by Weiss.
Weiss has closed the distance and engaged Wipper in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wipper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wipper has a couple of punches blocked by Weiss.
Weiss lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wipper to his knees! Weiss keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terence Weiss!
Terence Weiss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lesley Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Den Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow swinging wildly here.
Chow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dennis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dennis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dennis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chow throws out the jab.
Dennis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chow.
Chow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dennis scores with a push kick.
Chow throws a hook but Dennis avoids it easily.
Dennis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis slips a jab and a cross from Chow.
Dennis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chow takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Chow misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis lands a leg kick that knocks Chow off balance momentarily.
Dennis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dennis ducks right into an uppercut from Chow.
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Chow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chow just misses with a punch to the body.
Dennis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chow's sensitive parts.
Dennis is looking to land body kicks.
Chow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dennis moves away.
Dennis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow fails to land with a series of punches.
Dennis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chow takes a step back to recover.
Dennis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dennis pushes Chow away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Den Dennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chow avoids a kick to the body.
Chow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chow missing with a left hand there. Dennis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chow sets himself, and Dennis steps forward looking for the clinch! Chow avoids it this time.
Chow swats away the attempt to clinch by Dennis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dennis circles away quickly and effectively.
Dennis connects with an inside leg kick.
Dennis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chow's sensitive parts.
Dennis throws a head kick but Chow moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Chow misses
and Dennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Chow throws a right and a left that Dennis avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dennis.
Chow misses with the combination.
Chow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dennis, right into the meat.
Chow shoots in looking for a takedown but Dennis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chow misses with a low kick.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dennis sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dennis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chow looks to throw the jab but Dennis is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dennis.
Chow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chow sets himself, and Dennis steps forward looking for the clinch! Chow avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Den Dennis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dennis is looking to land body kicks.
Chow throws a series of punches but Dennis avoids them all with ease.
Dennis doesn't manage to clinch there - Chow circles away.
Chow just misses with a punch to the body.
Dennis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Dennis throws a sloppy head kick and Chow moves out of range easily.
Chow looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow swinging wildly here.
Chow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis dodges the punch combination from Chow.
Dennis wants to counter the offense by Chow and move into the clinch position.
Chow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dennis.
Chow throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Dennis wants to counter with a clinch but Chow pushes him away.
Chow 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.
Chow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dennis - that will leave a mark!
Dennis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dennis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dennis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow fails to land with a series of punches.
Dennis wants to counter the offense by Chow and move into the clinch position.
Dennis avoids the body shot from Chow.
Dennis connects with a leg kick. Chow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dennis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dennis wants it to stay on the feet.
Chow throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dennis tries to avoid it but Chow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dennis to the ground. Dennis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chow just misses with a punch to the body.
Dennis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chow darts in looking for a takedown but Dennis gets double underhooks and turns Chow into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lesley Chow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chow misses with a wild combination.
Dennis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chow.
Dennis tries to clinch but Chow moves out of range.
Lesley Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis wants to clinch up but Chow keeps it at a distance.
Dennis tries to clinch up but Chow circles away and keeps his distance.
Chow misses with a double jab
and Dennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Chow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Chow won't want to take too many of those.
Dennis working Chow over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennis obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dennis trying to land knees to the body.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis scores with a knee to the head.
Dennis lands a good knee to the midsection. Chow won't want to take too many of those.
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dennis scores with a leg kick.
Dennis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chow takes a step back to recover.
Dennis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chow looks to throw the jab but Dennis is out of range.
Dennis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chow moves out of range as Dennis throws a body kick.
Lesley Chow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennis throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Lesley Chow has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Chow. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow has his takedown stuffed
and Dennis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dennis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dennis to keep the fight standing.
Dennis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dennis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chow's face.
Dennis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Dennis tries to land knees in the clinch but Chow avoids the damage to the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
Dennis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Chow blocks with his arms.
Dennis landing knees to the body.
Chow jumps guard but Dennis stands there with Chow around his waist. Chow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesley Chow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lesley Chow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dennis looking to throw knees to the head but Chow is blocking nicely.
Dennis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dennis lands a knee to the body.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Chow's ribcage.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennis crunches a lovely knee into Chow's ribcage.
Dennis working Chow over with knees to the body.
Den Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis missing with knees to the body.
Dennis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Chow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chow is trying to pull guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dennis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Den Dennis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dennis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Den Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Den Dennis!
An out of breath Den Dennis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pai Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Owen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pai Cheng!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen tests Cheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Owen scores with a hook to the body. Cheng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Owen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Owen pushes Cheng away with a front kick.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Pai Cheng has been cut.
Owen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cheng misses with a double jab
and Owen counters with a solid body kick.
Cheng looks winded!
Owen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheng shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owen as he avoids it easily.
Owen lands a nice hook to Cheng's body. Cheng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen lands a nice hook to Cheng's body. Cheng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cheng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Owen can pounce on him.
Owen punishes Cheng's body with a nice straight punch.
Owen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Owen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cheng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James Owen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owen lands a slapping body shot.
Owen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Pai Cheng's cut even more.
Owen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cheng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Owen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cheng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cheng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen cracks Cheng with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Owen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cheng to stand back up!
Cheng gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owen counters with a big left hand that crumples Cheng! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Owen!
A very excited looking James Owen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Broderick Hammerness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emon Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerness comes to the cage accompanied by Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Emon Yang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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211 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Broderick Hammerness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emon Yang!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang is looking to clinch but Hammerness is avoiding it.
Hammerness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammerness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yang.
Yang shoots and misses
and Hammerness counters with a stiff right hand.
Yang wants to clinch.
Hammerness is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hammerness lands a jab to Yang's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerness lands a jab.
Hammerness lands a jab to the nose.
Yang walks into a straight right hand from Hammerness.
Yang is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerness moves in close and cracks Yang with a massive right hand! Yang, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hammerness!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Broderick Hammerness!
After the fight, Broderick Hammerness was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vil Vadore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadore has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donnie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vil Vadore!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vadore takes one on the button.
It looks like Vil Vadore has been cut.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vadore misses with a looping right.
Jones clobbers Vadore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Vadore is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jones doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Vadore crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Vadore's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Jones!
A victorious Donnie Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Battock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fawce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Battock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Fawce!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battock misses with a body shot.
Fawce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battock circles away.
Fawce shoots in for a double leg but Battock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fawce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fawce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fawce throws a sloppy body shot
and Battock counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Battock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Battock cracks a nice hook into Fawce's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fawce. Fawce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fawce 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.
Fawce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fawce is looking to clinch but Battock is avoiding it.
Fawce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battock.
Fawce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battock punishes Fawce's body with a nice straight punch.
Battock lands with a good body shot.
Battock connects with a right hand. Fawce shakes it off.
Fawce is rocked!
BOOM! Battock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fawce. Fawce tries to recover but Battock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fawce lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Battock!
John Battock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Embolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Lourens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Lourens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yoel Embolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor Lourens !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lourens .
Lourens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Embolo lands with a straight right. Lourens didn't see that one coming.
Lourens throws a hook but Embolo blocks it.
Lourens misses with a hook. Embolo ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lourens .
Embolo drives through and clinches with Lourens against the cage.
Embolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lourens is trying to force a seperation but Embolo has the dominant position.
Embolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lourens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lourens misses with some punches.
Lourens has had enough of the clinch but Embolo keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Embolo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Embolo lands with a light punch inside.
Lourens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Embolo lands a body punch.
Embolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lourens backwards.
Embolo pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lourens controls his hands.
Embolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lourens prevents a body shot from Embolo.
Embolo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Embolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Embolo.
Lourens looks winded!
Embolo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Embolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Embolo.
Nice body punch from Embolo.
Embolo scores with a shot to the side of Lourens 's head.
Embolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Embolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Embolo.
Lourens is rocked!
Embolo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lourens to his knees! Embolo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Embolo!
Yoel Embolo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Knight (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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25
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Green Knight!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerfield drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight tries to pull guard but Dangerfield won't allow it.
Dangerfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dangerfield misses with a body punch.
Dangerfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Dangerfield can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight tries to break free but Dangerfield pushes him back against the cage.
Dangerfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight has Dangerfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dangerfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocco Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Knight.
Dangerfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Dangerfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Dangerfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dangerfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dangerfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knight blocking some punches.
Dangerfield misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dangerfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Dangerfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dangerfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dangerfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dangerfield prevents it.
Dangerfield gets underhooks to prevent Knight's takedown attempt.
Dangerfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dangerfield working aggressively here.
Dangerfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dangerfield working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knight looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Dangerfield fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight has Dangerfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dangerfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dangerfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dangerfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Dangerfield tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dangerfield misses with the head strike.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dangerfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dangerfield can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight is working for takedown but Dangerfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dangerfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight prevents a body shot from Dangerfield.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knight.
Dangerfield misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dangerfield after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Dangerfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight blocking some punches.
Dangerfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dangerfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Dangerfield cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Knight prevents a body shot from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a body punch.
Dangerfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dangerfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dangerfield prevents it.
Dangerfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dangerfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerfield tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dangerfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dangerfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dangerfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knight.
Dangerfield misses with a body punch.
Dangerfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight blocks a body shot from Dangerfield.
A short right from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield gets underhooks to prevent Knight's takedown attempt.
Dangerfield misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Dangerfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Dangerfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knight swings for the body but Dangerfield moves out of range.
Dangerfield is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Dangerfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dangerfield clinches up against the cage.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dangerfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight tries to score a body lock takedown but Dangerfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dangerfield.
Dangerfield can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Dangerfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dangerfield lands a nice uppercut.
Dangerfield misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dangerfield walks away with a smile on his face. Knight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocco Dangerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Knight.
Dangerfield closes the distance and clinches.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dangerfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dangerfield.
Dangerfield scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries for a takedown but Dangerfield manages to get underhooks.
Dangerfield has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dangerfield misses with a punch to the body.
Dangerfield tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dangerfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Dangerfield keeps him there for the moment.
Dangerfield is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dangerfield down to the mat. Dangerfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dangerfield clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Dangerfield lands with a light punch inside.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dangerfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Dangerfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Dangerfield has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Dangerfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Dangerfield.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Dangerfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dangerfield lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight is rocked!
Dangerfield lands with a left to the head.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Dangerfield finish him?
Dangerfield pushes Knight against the cage. Dangerfield is working some dirty boxing. Dangerfield pushes off with a quick right hook! Knight goes down! Knight tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dangerfield moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxxy Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxwell Booker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxxy Baby!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker with a poor takedown
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booker with a poor takedown
and Booker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baby tries to sprawl but Booker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker is looking for a kimura but Baby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage.
Booker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baby is defending against the submission attempts here by Booker.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baby wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker seems to be working for a kimura but Baby defends the submission attempt.
Baby is looking to control Booker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baby avoid being mounted?
Booker trying to control from half guard but Baby is working away.
Booker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Booker is working for a kimura but Baby is defending it quite comfortably.
Booker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baby defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker is looking for a kimura but Baby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage.
Booker wants to take a breather but Baby is having none of it.
Booker is thwarting Baby's attempts to control the position.
Booker stalling.
Booker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Booker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Booker.
Booker 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker seems to be working for a kimura but Baby defends the submission attempt.
Baby is not content to let Booker control the position.
Booker prevents Baby from improving his position.
Booker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Booker dominated that 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.
Booker misses with an uppercut
and Baby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Booker misses with a left hand
and Baby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Booker fails with the takedown
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Booker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker throws an off balance right hand
and Baby counters with a nice uppercut.
Baby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Booker throws an off balance right hand
and Baby counters with a stiff right hand.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baby counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker throws a right hand that misses
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker misses with a takedown
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Booker shoots and misses
enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab.
Booker misses with a body shot
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maxxy Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby pulls Booker in close to his closed guard and prevents Booker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Booker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Booker won't allow Baby to sweep him here.
Booker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Booker lands a couple of elbows.
Booker passes Baby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baby is looking for a sweep. Booker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Booker trying to control from half guard but Baby is working away.
Booker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baby is just riding it out for now. Booker eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker wants to free his trapped foot but Baby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Booker moves nicely into side control.
Booker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Booker's guard! Nice work there by Baby!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Booker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baby's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Booker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baby 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.
Booker throws a right hand that misses
and Baby counters with a left to the body.
Booker tries for a takedown but Baby circles away easily
and Baby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker misses with a body shot
enabling Baby to counter with a crisp jab.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Booker lands a few punches from side control.
Baby tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Booker working for a guillotine from mount but Baby is in no mood to give up.
Booker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Booker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Booker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baby is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Booker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baby, who protects the arm well.
Booker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Booker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby is looking for a sweep.
Booker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Booker but great work by Baby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker is trying to get back to half guard.
Baby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Booker has one of Baby's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Booker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baby's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Booker moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker is looking to cinch up a triangle. Baby throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Booker's body to avoid the submission. Booker has instead reached around Baby's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Booker arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maxwell Booker!
Maxwell Booker retains his featherweight title!
Maxwell Booker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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