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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Delgado Jr (ranked 6141 p4p, 653 weight class) and Sargeant Cobra (ranked 6794 p4p, 710 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Delgado Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sargeant Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado Jr scores with a body shot.
Delgado Jr misses with a body shot.
Delgado Jr misses with a looping left.
Cobra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobra tries to bum rush Delgado Jr with a series of wild strikes but Delgado Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delgado Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Delgado Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cobra connects with a right hand. Delgado Jr shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobra manages to avoid it.
Delgado Jr throws a hook to the side of Cobra's head but Cobra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Delgado Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Cobra counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Cobra.
Delgado Jr is rocked!
Delgado Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delgado Jr is breathing heavily.
Delgado Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobra moves away.
Delgado Jr is looking to wear down Cobra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delgado Jr misses with a right hand
and Cobra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobra cracks Delgado Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Delgado Jr falls backwards against the cage. Cobra follows up with more strikes that drop Delgado Jr to his knees. Cobra keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Delgado Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sargeant Cobra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 2469 p4p, 93 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 4328 p4p, 163 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Thorn - It's A Great Day To Whup Somebody's Ass. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
Knox misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
Knox connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Knox looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A short left from McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
McDonald is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Jab by McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox staying out of range there.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald 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.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knox back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Knox tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox moves away from the strike by McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Zeta Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox letting McDonald take a breather here.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as McDonald tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zeta Knox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Knox.
McDonald misses the jab.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Knox misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
McDonald sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox moves away from the strike by McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Knox slips under a jab from McDonald.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald jabs at Knox's body.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from McDonald.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald had his way with Zeta Knox in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses the jab.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Zeta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald blocking some punches.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Knox looking to stall.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox slips a jab from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Jim Bob McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
Knox moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jim Bob McDonald rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elver Galarga (ranked 5407 p4p, 196 weight class) and Antoni Marti (ranked 5028 p4p, 191 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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308 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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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 New York, Elver Galarga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoni Marti!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marti.
Galarga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marti avoids it really well and circles away.
Marti misses with a head kick.
Marti drives through and clinches with Galarga against the cage.
Galarga jumps guard.
Marti should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Marti stopping the sweep attempt from Galarga.
Galarga looking for a guillotine here but Marti defends easily.
Galarga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marti is sitting in close to Galarga's body. Galarga has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Marti is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Marti is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Galarga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elver Galarga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Micheals (ranked 25737 p4p, 757 weight class) and Jake Williams (ranked 25743 p4p, 762 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
275 lbs
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25
275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Micheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Williams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a right hand that Micheals ducks under and follows up with a left that Micheals also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Micheals.
Micheals seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!
Horrible takedown attempt by Micheals or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Micheals breaks from the clinch.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Micheals up against the cage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Micheals has taken the fight into the clinch.
Micheals is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams stalling.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Micheals controls the action.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jake Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looks for the body kick but Micheals saw that one coming.
Micheals tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Micheals ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Micheals looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Micheals swinging wildly here.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Micheals paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Micheals avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Micheals manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Micheals moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Micheals is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Micheals tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Micheals somewhat.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Micheals counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Micheals.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but Micheals moves out of range.
Williams leaves Micheals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams tries to work over Micheals's front leg with a kick but Micheals checks it.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jake Williams has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Micheals.
Micheals clinches with his opponent.
Micheals tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Micheals darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheals fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Micheals.
Williams avoiding damage.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Micheals fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Micheals fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Micheals is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Micheals has his back to the cage.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Micheals is controlling him.
Micheals tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Micheals drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Micheals shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Micheals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams avoids the head kick by Micheals.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Micheals scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Micheals has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Micheals checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Micheals tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheals lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams tries to clinch but Micheals moves out of range.
Micheals rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jake Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams avoiding damage.
Micheals keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Micheals drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Micheals with that takedown attempt.
Micheals tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Micheals prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Micheals has double underhooks.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheals clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Micheals can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Micheals.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Micheals keeps him there for the moment.
Micheals breaks the clinch.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Micheals.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Micheals shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Micheals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jake Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Micheals shoots in.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Micheals.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micheals keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micheals rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Micheals.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Micheals breaks the clinch.
Micheals blocks the body kick.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Micheals moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micheals gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Micheals has him pressed against the cage.
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Micheals's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheals breaks from the clinch.
Micheals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Micheals bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Micheals moves out of range easily.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Micheals swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Micheals is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheals closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Micheals keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Micheals.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Micheals uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Micheals tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Micheals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Micheals jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Micheals gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Micheals darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Micheals into the cage.
Williams tries to clinch but Micheals is having none of it.
Williams forces Micheals back against the cage and clinches.
Micheals changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Micheals in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals blocks the elbow strike.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Micheals on that attempt.
Williams rushes Micheals and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams is trying to push Micheals away but Micheals has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Micheals counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Micheals counters with a stiff right hand.
Micheals avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Micheals shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Micheals tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Micheals misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Micheals looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack Micheals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollywood Hogan (ranked 3026 p4p, 311 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 9107 p4p, 682 weight class). Hogan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, His personal NWO theme song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hollywood Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Reigns.
Reigns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hogan did well to prevent Reigns getting side control.
Reigns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reigns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hogan is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hogan avoid being mounted?
Hogan works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reigns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reigns wants to reverse the position here. Hogan has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Reigns is forced to tap! Reigns looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hollywood Hogan!
Hollywood Hogan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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