IFC 11: Bloodsport PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murhaas Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murhaas Jo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerome Jackson's chin.

Jo
vs
Jackson

190 cm
25
258 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murhaas Jo!
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, Jerome Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Jo moves away and avoids it.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jo, pushing him back against the cage.
Jo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jo controls his hands.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jo's elbow.
Jo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jo.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jo.
Jackson's coach down at Area51 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Murhaas Jo has been cut.
Jo controlling the action here for a moment.
Jo has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jo prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jo slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jo backwards.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jo misses with a body punch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Jo avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Jo avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jo cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jo lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jo's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jo just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jo lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jo blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jo misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jo misses with a punch on the inside.
Jo lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Jo.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jo lands with a right to the head.
Jo blocking some punches.
Jo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jo.
Jo can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jo's elbow.
Jo takes a shot to the head.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jo slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jo.
Jo tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jo working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jo lands with a short shot to the head.
Jo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jo backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Jo.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Jo.
Jackson looks winded!
Jo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
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 Murhaas Jo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murhaas Jo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jo circles away.
Jo scores with a jab.
Jo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jo misses with the combination.
Jo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Jo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jo lands with a right hand.
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!
Jo misses with a wild body shot.
Jo sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Jo avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jo is having none of it.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jo is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jo is having none of it.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Jo shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Jo.
Jo misses the shot to the body.
Jo lands with an overhand left.
Jo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jo with a hook.
Jo tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaas Jo is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jo.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Jo.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Jo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo slips a jab from Jackson.
Jo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jo stalling against the cage.
Jo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jo prevents a body shot from Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jo.
Jo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
A short left from Jo.
Jo slows down the pace here.
Jo lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Jo avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Come on Jo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo scores with a hook to the body.
Jo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jo lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jo.
Jo works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jo lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaas Jo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jo can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short right from Jo.
Jo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jo gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jo working aggressively here.
Jo digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jo has Jackson pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jo.
Jo stalling.
Jo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jo - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Jo.
Jo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jo is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Jo.
Jo tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murhaas Jo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murhaas Jo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jo drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jo is looking for the KO!
Jo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jo with a hook.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jo. Jo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jo with a nice cross.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jo finish him?
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jo. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Jo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Jo has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jo tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Jo back against the cage.
Jo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jo effectively controlling the action here.
Jo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Jo.
A right hand to the body from Jo.
Jo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jerome Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo lands with a light punch inside.
Jo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Jo.
Jo gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Jo.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jo.
Jo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jo is working Jackson over against the cage.
A short left from Jo.
Jo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jo lands a shot to the body.
Jo misses with a body punch.
Jo taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jo.
Jo lands with a right to the head.
Jo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jo.
Jo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jo lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Jo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jo.
Jo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jo lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jo cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jo presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jo scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jo presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jo digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jo lands an uppercut.
Jo presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jo lands a shoulder strike.
Jo mutters something to Jackson before pushing him back against the cage. As Jackson comes back towards him, Jo unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Jackson clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murhaas Jo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rokuya Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Pacheco
vs
Date

176 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Transform Supplements

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rokuya Date!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Despite the aggression on Date's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pacheco throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date lands with an overhand left.
Date lands with a straight right. Pacheco didn't see that one coming.
Date jabs Pacheco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Date appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pacheco tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date digs a good body shot into Pacheco's ribs.
Bobby Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date lands with a straight right. Pacheco didn't see that one coming.
Pacheco misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.

Date lands a big right hand that sends Pacheco crashing to the mat! Date stays standing though and waves Pacheco back to his feet!

Pacheco is rocked!
BAM! Date delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pacheco like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rokuya Date!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Android Twenty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Android Twenty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Twenty
vs
Huang

165 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

161 cm
18
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Android Twenty !
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, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang misses with a kick to the body

and Twenty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Huang's guard.
Twenty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Twenty sitting in guard here, content to control.
Twenty could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Twenty trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang is looking to stand up but Twenty isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twenty trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Twenty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Huang dives on top into guard.

Huang won't allow Twenty to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twenty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Twenty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Twenty pulls Huang in close to his closed guard and prevents Huang from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.

Twenty is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Huang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Huang postures up.
Huang trying to control but Twenty is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Twenty is trying to control the position but Huang postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Twenty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Twenty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Twenty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huang but Huang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twenty misses with a takedown attempt - Huang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Twenty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huang darts in looking for a takedown but Twenty gets double underhooks and turns Huang into the cage.
Twenty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Twenty scores with a takedown into Huang's guard.
Huang looks winded!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Twenty trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.

Twenty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Twenty has Huang in his guard.

Twenty trying to keep a closed guard but Huang is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Huang thows a leg kick but Twenty checks it

and Twenty counters with a shoot takedown. Huang fights it but they end up in guard.
Twenty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Twenty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Twenty wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.

Twenty has gone for a leg lock! Huang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Twenty 's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Twenty looking to control.
Twenty wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Huang is now in half guard.

Twenty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Twenty wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Twenty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Twenty tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huang throwing shots but Twenty is blocking nicely.
Twenty wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.

Twenty actively working from the bottom here.
Twenty is trying to control but can't.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huang tries to clinch but Twenty moves out of range.

Huang gets caught flat footed, as Twenty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Twenty can't handle though.
Twenty wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Twenty preventing the sweep.
Android Twenty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Twenty trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twenty tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.

Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang is breathing heavily.

Twenty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Twenty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Twenty from controlling successfully.

Twenty drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Twenty as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Huang screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Twenty ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Android Twenty !
A very excited looking Android Twenty 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cooper Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mako Takaziko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper Iv comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaiian Kickboxer. 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!

Cooper Iv
vs
Takaziko

176 cm
25
138 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Cooper Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mako Takaziko!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaziko throws a right hand that Cooper Iv ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper Iv also avoids with ease.
Cooper Iv tried to counter with a leg kick but Takaziko avoided it.
Takaziko is looking to land body kicks.
Cooper Iv looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Takaziko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cooper Iv being controlled for a moment.
Takaziko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cooper Iv works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cooper Iv has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takaziko lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaziko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper Iv's head.
Cooper Iv trying to control here.
Cooper Iv is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Takaziko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cooper Iv wants to get back to full guard but Takaziko has passed into side control.
Takaziko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Cooper Iv avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Takaziko.
Takaziko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Takaziko decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Takaziko looking to score a takedown here. Cooper Iv is defending well but Takaziko drives through and ends up in Cooper Iv's guard.
Cooper Iv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takaziko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooper Iv.
Mako Takaziko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper Iv throws a sloppy head kick

and Takaziko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooper Iv!
Takaziko throws a strike aimed at the side of Cooper Iv's head but Cooper Iv avoids it well.
Takaziko working the ground and pound.

Takaziko decides to stand back up.
Cooper Iv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Takaziko misses.
Cooper Iv really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick by Takaziko misses
and Cooper Iv counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Takaziko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Takaziko gets to his feet - Cooper Iv follows without any prompting.

Takaziko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cooper Iv napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaziko cracks Cooper Iv with a big elbow.
Takaziko controlling the position from side mount.
Takaziko in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper Iv looking for a sweep but Takaziko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Takaziko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mako Takaziko dominated that round.
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.

Takaziko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper Iv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper Iv is looking to counter punch.
Takaziko moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper Iv.
Takaziko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooper Iv circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper Iv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mako Takaziko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper Iv connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takaziko momentarily.

It looks like Mako Takaziko has been cut.
Cooper Iv just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper Iv missing with a left hand there. Takaziko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper Iv lands an overhand right.

Takaziko is rocked!
Cooper Iv misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takaziko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takaziko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takaziko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Takaziko stands up over Cooper Iv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Takaziko stands and steps away. Cooper Iv gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Takaziko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takaziko landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaziko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mako Takaziko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takaziko working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Takaziko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Takaziko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Good leg kick by Cooper Iv there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooper Iv checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Takaziko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takaziko happy to just control the position for now.
Takaziko looks up at the clock and then as Cooper Iv takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takaziko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cooper Iv tries to escape but Takaziko is in control.

Takaziko decides to stand back up. Takaziko steps back and let's Cooper Iv get back to his feet.

Takaziko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
Takaziko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Takaziko decides to stand and escape the position.
Cooper Iv lands a head kick. Takaziko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takaziko with a poor takedown
and Cooper Iv makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Takaziko really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper Iv fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takaziko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takaziko shoots and misses
and Cooper Iv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper Iv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Ray Cooper Iv will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mako Takaziko'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. This is the final round!

Cooper Iv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takaziko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takaziko looks to land a combination but Cooper Iv avoids it well.
Ray Cooper Iv is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooper Iv jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Cooper Iv feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takaziko sprawling to the canvas! Takaziko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cooper Iv finish him?!
Takaziko is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper Iv finish him?
Takaziko misses with a low kick as Cooper Iv jumps back.

Takaziko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cooper Iv!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Takaziko stands up.
Takaziko wants to stay close but Cooper Iv steps back to make room for something. Takaziko seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cooper Iv and Takaziko drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Cooper Iv!
Ray Cooper Iv made sure to mention his sponsor, Quark's in his post fight interview.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamel Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen Guerilla Black feat. Beenie Man - Compton as his entrance music. 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!

Schmo
vs
Moore

180 cm
25
214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Transform Supplements

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Schmo!
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, Jamel Moore!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore slips a jab from Schmo.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore slips a jab from Schmo.
Joe Schmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmo throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmo lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.

It looks like Jamel Moore has been cut.
Schmo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmo.
Moore tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.

Schmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schmo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmo.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo lands with a light punch inside.
Schmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Schmo fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Schmo.
Schmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moore blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schmo fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Schmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmo looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Schmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmo throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Schmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Moore's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Schmo looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Schmo misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore moves out of range as Schmo strikes.

Moore darts in and clinches Schmo up against the cage.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmo.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
A short right from Moore.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Schmo controls the action.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Schmo controls the action.
Schmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore prevents Schmo from breaking the clinch.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmo lands with a light punch inside.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
Schmo is breathing heavily.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore digs a right hand into Schmo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmo's gas tank.

Schmo breaks the clinch.
Schmo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamel Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamel Moore's cut.
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.

Schmo throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.

Moore clinches up with Schmo and pushes him back against the cage.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Schmo avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Moore.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Moore instigates a clinch.
Schmo pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmo's elbow.
Schmo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Moore.
A hook to the body from Schmo.

Schmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Schmo's defenses.
Moore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schmo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmo lands a shoulder strike.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmo.
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!
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Jamel Moore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmo blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmo gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Schmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmo misses with an uppercut.
Schmo throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Schmo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Moore has Schmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore lands a left hand.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo working aggressively here.
Schmo misses with the head strike.
Schmo gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Schmo controls the action.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore working aggressively here.
Schmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore digs a right hand underneath Schmo's ribcage. Schmo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Schmo blocks an uppercut.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Schmo is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmo.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Schmo manages to break the clinch.
Schmo misses with a body shot
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moore moves out of range as Schmo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Schmo throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamel Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Schmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schmo looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmo.
Schmo digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Moore wants to clinch.

Moore moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Moore.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Schmo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schmo misses with the head strike.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.

Schmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Moore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schmo misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.

Moore moves into the clinch.
Schmo tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmos head.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Joe Schmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schmo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Schmo avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Schmo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmo.
Schmo is trying to break free.
Schmo pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Schmo.
Schmo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schmo is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.
Schmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Schmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Schmo.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Schmo controls the action.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Schmo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
Moore tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Schmo lands with a left to the head.
Moore blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamel Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamel Moore!
An out of breath Jamel Moore 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Rommero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jones
vs
Rommero

184 cm
25
197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ace of Spades Clothing
Transform Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joel Rommero!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rommero backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rommeros head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rommero's elbow.
Rommero blocks an uppercut.
Jones pushes Rommero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rommero looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommero is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones gets through Rommero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Joel Rommero has been cut.
Rommero tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rommero backwards.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.

Rommero is rocked!
Jones lands a body punch.
Rommero is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rommero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Rommero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Luther Jones 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude Giroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giroux has chosen Chance The Rapper - Yolo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weight
vs
Giroux

185 cm
25
282 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heavy Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Claude Giroux!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Weight instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Giroux.
Giroux struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Giroux fails to land.
Weight works on Giroux's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Weight tries to work over Giroux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Giroux blocking some punches.
Weight lands a body shot.
Giroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Weight.

It looks like Claude Giroux has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Giroux fails to land.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight tries a body shot but Giroux blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Giroux controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Giroux looks winded!
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Giroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Giroux throws a head punch that misses.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Giroux is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giroux tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Giroux working aggressively here.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giroux takes a shot to the head.

That has opened up Claude Giroux's cut even more.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight tries to work over Giroux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight pushes Giroux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giroux backwards.

The cut above Claude Giroux's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Weight drops Giroux onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Giroux is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Giroux is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Giroux is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight drops Giroux with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Giroux is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy Weight!
Heavy Weight thanked the fans post fight for their support.