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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Donson (ranked 7249 p4p, 676 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn Ii (ranked 7482 p4p, 682 weight class). Johnson Donson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnson Donson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn Ii!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donson misses with a takedown attempt - Vovchanchyn Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vovchanchyn Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn Ii circles away.
It seemed like Vovchanchyn Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vovchanchyn Ii drops Donson with a left and a right! Oh, Donson is hurt - Vovchanchyn Ii dives into side control looking to finish!
Donson is rocked!
It looks like Johnson Donson has been cut.
Vovchanchyn Ii stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Donson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn Ii steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Donson is out on his feet! Vovchanchyn Ii sets himself and nearly takes Donson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Vovchanchyn Ii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 25115 p4p, 600 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 25064 p4p, 649 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matusov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Our spies down at at Blackscar Fitness inform us that Matusov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matusov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matusov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matusov pushes a forearm under Brown's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brown is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Bidon Cruz (ranked 6472 p4p, 431 weight class) and Taylor Jack (ranked 5532 p4p, 408 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jack's choice of entrance music: Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, James Blake - King's Dead. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Bidon Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Jack tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack slips under a jab from Cruz.
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Jack should have avoided that one.
A big right from Jack misses.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz looks to land a combination. Jack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Jack scores with a jab to the head.
Jack catches Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz slips under a jab from Jack.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Jack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Cruz takes one on the button.
Jack slips a straight right by Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Jack misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz misses with a hook.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Jack.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jack.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Jack misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a left and a right that stings Jack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Jack. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Jack cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jack checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jack seems to have recovered his senses.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
As Jack looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Jack just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jack misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jack.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Jack saw it coming and moves away.
Jack takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Jack swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Jack misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Jack will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's six 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!
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Jack should have avoided that one.
Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz slips a straight right by Jack.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Jack with a jab.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack misses the jab.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Cruz moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Jack moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Jack with a nice cross.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack connects with a looping right hand.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz slips a jab from Jack.
Cruz tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz slips a straight right by Jack.
A jab from Jack misses.
Jack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jack scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Jack misses.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz jabs at Jack's body.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
Jack throws a right hand that misses
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Jack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Jack lands with a right hand.
Jack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cruz moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Jack backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack lands with a cross.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Jack throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jack tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack's head.
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack cracks Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Jack.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Dominick Bidon Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jack - just one landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack with a nice cross.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Jack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
It seemed like Jack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Jack - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack checks a low kick from Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack misses with a straight left.
It appears Cruz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
Jack cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Jack throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Jack misses with a hook
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Jack moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Jack misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Jack throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Cruz tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Jack misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz cracks Jack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Jack finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz takes one on the button.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Jack lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Jack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jack blocks the body kick.
Jack scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Jack slips a jab from Cruz.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Jack slips under a jab from Cruz.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Jack slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Jack lands with a right hand.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Jack is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Jack.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Donk. Jack catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Jack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz stalks Jack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jack's face. Jack staggers backwards, shaken.
Dominick Bidon Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz slips under a jab from Jack.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Jack misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jack 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Taylor Jack!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Taylor Jack!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Taylor Jack!
Taylor Jack wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Taylor Jack 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Goldberg (ranked 4535 p4p, 441 weight class) and Justice James (ranked 5521 p4p, 493 weight class). James has chosen ... And Justice For All as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
175 lbs
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20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Nathan Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice James!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Goldberg lands with a right to the head.
James tries to pull guard but Goldberg won't allow it.
James is trying to pull guard but Goldberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
A short right from Goldberg.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldberg.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nathan Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice James.
James is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goldberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Goldberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Goldberg.
A short left from Goldberg.
A nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldberg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
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!
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Goldberg.
Goldberg cracks James with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
James tries for a takedown but Goldberg manages to get underhooks.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goldberg as the two fighters clinch.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Goldberg.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goldberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Goldberg pushes James back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Goldberg lands a right hand.
James fails to pull guard.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James avoids the elbow strike from Goldberg, against the ropes.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldberg.
Goldberg pushes James back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
James blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Goldberg.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldberg digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldberg lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Goldberg.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Goldberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldberg presses James against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
James takes a shot to the head.
Goldberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Goldberg.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James is rocked!
Goldberg lands a body punch.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Goldberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goldberg clinches with his opponent.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James jumps guard but Goldberg stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
Nathan Goldberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldberg.
James is breathing heavily.
A short right from Goldberg.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldberg.
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Goldberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Goldberg on the inside.
James is rocked!
Goldberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
Goldberg is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldberg drops James onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! James is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Goldberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg scores with a hook to the body.
Goldberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Goldberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James dodges an elbow strike from Goldberg.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Goldberg lands a shoulder strike.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands with a light punch inside.
That's four 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!
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg misses with an elbow strike.
Goldberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Goldberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Nice body punch from Goldberg - that landed with a thud.
Goldberg lands a body punch.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldberg.
Goldberg gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands with a left to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldberg.
Goldberg works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg lands a left hand.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Goldberg.
Goldberg pushes James back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldberg dips a shoulder and cracks James with a mighty uppercut! James falls back against the ropes and Goldberg unloads with a barrage of strikes! James is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goldberg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Goldberg!
A very excited looking Nathan Goldberg 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corey Mcgraw (ranked 4592 p4p, 498 weight class) and Biffa Bacon (ranked 4772 p4p, 510 weight class). Biffa Bacon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Mcgraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biffa Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Bacon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcgraw doesn't seem phased though.
Mcgraw misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacon! But no joy.
Mcgraw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgraw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcgraw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mcgraw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bacon scores with a hook to the body. Mcgraw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgraw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacon.
Bacon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Biffa Bacon has been cut.
Bacon connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacon misses with a body shot.
Mcgraw slips a jab from Bacon.
Bacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgraw at a distance.
Mcgraw takes a swing at Bacon's ribcage but misses.
Mcgraw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bacon.
Bacon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon lands a right hook to the body.
Bacon lands a nice hook to Mcgraw's body. Mcgraw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Bacon.
Bacon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgraw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bacon works Mcgraw's body with a nice hook.
Bacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgraw manages to avoid it.
Mcgraw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bacon pinned against the ropes. Bacon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bacon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bacon lands with a right hand.
Bacon takes a swing at Mcgraw's ribcage but misses.
Bacon's coach down at Julius Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bacon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcgraw drops his hands momentarily and Bacon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bacon thuds a left hand into Mcgraw's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Bacon finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bacon thuds his right hand into Mcgraw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bacon throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgraw's shoulder, as Mcgraw tries to avoid the shot.
Bacon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mcgraw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bacon lands a jab to Mcgraw's midsection.
Mcgraw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mcgraw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bacon counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgraw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcgraw avoids the body shot from Bacon.
Bacon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bacon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcgraw finds it's way round the side to connect with Bacon's head.
Bacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgraw avoids the body shot from Bacon.
Mcgraw blocks a jab.
Mcgraw throws the left hand but Bacon avoids the punch easily.
Bacon misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bacon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Bacon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Bacon.
Bacon loads up on a big right hand but Mcgraw slips the punch.
Bacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Mcgraw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgraw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgraw is looking to wear down Bacon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mcgraw just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgraw misses with a hook. Bacon ducked under it nicely.
Mcgraw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bacon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgraw with a body shot.
Mcgraw throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Bacon. No joy for Mcgraw on that attempt.
Bacon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgraw with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgraw walks into a jab.
Mcgraw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bacon counters with a nice body shot.
Bacon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bacon works Mcgraw's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Mcgraw does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Bacon throws a hook but Mcgraw blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a series of punches but Mcgraw avoids them all with ease.
Mcgraw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bacon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bacon avoids the body shot from Mcgraw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgraw. Bacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacon tries to keep at a distance but Mcgraw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bacon dodges an elbow strike from Mcgraw.
Still in the clinch, Bacon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bacon.
Mcgraw misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgraw.
Mcgraw throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacon.
Bacon blocks an elbow strike.
Bacon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcgraw or not.
Mcgraw looking to slow down the pace here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bacon blocking some punches.
Mcgraw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgraw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgraw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgraw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacon slows down the pace here.
Bacon blocks a body shot from Mcgraw.
Bacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcgraw as Bacon tries to tie him up.
Mcgraw struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacon controls his hands.
Mcgraw has a couple of punches blocked by Bacon.
Mcgraw swings wildly with an uppercut but Bacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bacon lands a body shot.
Bacon tries to stall but Mcgraw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Bacon.
Bacon lands with a short shot to the head.
Bacon stalls.
Bacon tries a body shot but Mcgraw blocks it.
Mcgraw throws a head punch that misses.
Bacon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgraw lands a hook that snaps the head of Bacon backwards.
Mcgraw tries a body shot but Bacon blocks it.
Mcgraw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bacon backwards.
Mcgraw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bacon.
Bacon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgraw has double underhooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bacon lands an uppercut.
Mcgraw misses with a punch on the inside.
Bacon scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgraw lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bacon.
Bacon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bacon.
Bacon tries to circle away but Mcgraw has him pinned against the ropes.
Bacon misses with a body punch.
Mcgraw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcgraw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Bacon.
Mcgraw can't find room to land a body shot as Bacon controls the action.
Mcgraw can't find room to land a body shot as Bacon controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw misses with some punches.
Mcgraw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bacon misses with a body punch.
Bacon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgraw up against the ropes.
Bacon is trying to push Mcgraw away but Mcgraw has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgraw fails to land.
Mcgraw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bacon is leaning against Mcgraw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgraw throws an elbow but it misses.
Bacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgraw's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mcgraw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bacon can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgraw controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bacon lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bacon.
Mcgraw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgraw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgraw misses with some punches.
Bacon blocks a body shot from Mcgraw.
Bacon blocks an elbow strike.
Bacon taking a breather.
Mcgraw lands a damaging elbow.
Bacon misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mcgraw throws an elbow but misses.
Bacon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacon presses Mcgraw against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgraw blocks a body shot from Bacon.
Bacon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgraw backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biffa Bacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biffa Bacon'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcgraw throws a hook to the side of Bacon's head but Bacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgraw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bacon lands a jab to Mcgraw's midsection.
Mcgraw rushes Bacon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bacon blocking some punches.
Mcgraw is trying to drag Bacon to the mat but Bacon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bacon prevents a body shot from Mcgraw.
Bacon scores with a shot to the side of Mcgraw's head.
Bacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bacon lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mcgraw is trying to drag Bacon to the mat but Bacon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacon controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Bacon as the two fighters clinch.
Bacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgraw's elbow.
Bacon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bacon avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw misses with a punch on the inside.
Bacon tries a body shot but Mcgraw blocks it.
Mcgraw is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgraw tries to work over Bacon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bacon is trying to push Mcgraw away but Mcgraw has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgraw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bacon's elbow.
Bacon is pressed up against the ropes. Mcgraw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bacon down to the mat. Bacon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bacon works Mcgraw's body with a nice hook.
Mcgraw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw throws an overhand right that lands on Bacon's shoulder, as Bacon tries to avoid the shot.
Bacon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bacon connects with the punch.
Mcgraw throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bacon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgraw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacon manages to avoid it.
Bacon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgraw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bacon takes a swing at Mcgraw's ribcage but misses.
Bacon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biffa Bacon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcgraw looks to land a right hand but Bacon moved out of range.
Bacon digs a good body shot into Mcgraw's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw lands a right hook to the body.
Bacon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgraw misses with a lunging right hand
and Bacon counters with a left to the body.
Bacon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcgraw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biffa Bacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgraw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgraw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bacon counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgraw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcgraw throws a lazy uppercut
and Bacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgraw misses with a hook to the body
letting Bacon counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Bacon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon lands a slapping body shot.
Bacon lands with a cross.
Bacon digs a good hook to Mcgraw's body.
Bacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgraw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgraw manages to avoid it.
Bacon slips a straight right by Mcgraw.
The crowd cheers as Bacon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcgraw doesn't seem phased though.
Bacon cracks Mcgraw with an open hand slap.
Bacon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacon lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Bacon misses.
Bacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgraw was well out of range. Poor timing from Bacon.
Bacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgraw moves out of range as Bacon strikes.
Bacon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgraw tries to counter with a takedown but Bacon is quick to defend against it.
Bacon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bacon scores with a punch to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgraw circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgraw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bacon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgraw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bacon moves away from the strike by Mcgraw.
Bacon works Mcgraw's body with a nice hook.
Bacon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bacon scores with a decent looking hook.
Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgraw moves away.
Bacon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcgraw throws a looping overhand right but Bacon ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgraw walks into a straight right hand from Bacon.
Mcgraw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bacon sprawls well. Bacon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgraw gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacon thuds his right hand into Mcgraw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mcgraw. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgraw throws a hook to the side of Bacon's head but Bacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgraw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgraw throws out the jab.
Mcgraw misses with an uppercut. Bacon saw that one coming.
Mcgraw throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacon connects with a single shot there.
Bacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bacon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcgraw moves to clinch but Bacon breaks away
and Bacon counters with a nice body shot.
Bacon scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Mcgraw does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw moves in looking to clinch but Bacon pushes him off.
Mcgraw takes a swing at Bacon's ribcage but misses.
Bacon throws a shot to the body.
Mcgraw walks into a straight right hand from Bacon.
Mcgraw wants to clinch
and Bacon counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mcgraw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bacon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bacon misses with an uppercut.
Bacon sizes up Mcgraw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bacon works Mcgraw's body with a nice hook.
Mcgraw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bacon in his tracks.
Bacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgraw.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bacon counters with a series of strikes. Mcgraw will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacon stuns Mcgraw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bacon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcgraw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcgraw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bacon.
Bacon dips to his left and cracks Mcgraw with an uppercut!
Corey Mcgraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bacon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgraw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcgraw misses with a hook
and Bacon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcgraw throws a jab when Bacon was well out of range.
Bacon scores with a three punch combo!
Mcgraw is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Bacon.
Oh Mcgraw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcgraw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bacon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon cracks Mcgraw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bacon connects with a body shot that sends Mcgraw's belly button to the back.
Mcgraw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bacon throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mcgraw colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bacon as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mcgraw is left battered and dazed whilst Bacon and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biffa Bacon!
Biffa Bacon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Grasso (ranked 4380 p4p, 472 weight class) and Alexei Shapirov (ranked 4515 p4p, 484 weight class). Alexei Shapirov is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Grasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Shapirov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shapirov moves away from the strike by Grasso.
Grasso misses with a body shot.
Grasso throws out a powerful jab.
Grasso cracks Shapirov with a good jab.
Grasso throws the left hand but Shapirov avoids the punch easily.
Grasso misses with a body shot.
Grasso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shapirov swings widly with a right hand
and Grasso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shapirov walks into a jab.
Shapirov has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasso is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shapirov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grasso to the mat. Grasso regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grasso is looking to stand back up but Shapirov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grasso.
Shapirov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grasso sees it coming and defends easily.
Shapirov is trying for a kimura here. Grasso looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shapirov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Shapirov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 3676 p4p, 377 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 5598 p4p, 499 weight class). The key to victory for James Cole has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole lands a nice hook to Sin's body. Sin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cole napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cole, who protects the arm well.
Sin slows the pace down.
Cole takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
Sin throws a strike aimed at the side of Cole's head but Cole avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cole regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sin trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Cole tries to roll over but Sin keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Sin.
Sin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Sin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sin working the head and body with strikes.
Sin wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Sin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin prevents Cole from improving his position.
Sin trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sin goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Cole does a handstand and catches Sin in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Cole on top - Sin is already out from the submission! Cole gives Sin's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . James Cole!
James Cole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Portis (ranked 4500 p4p, 494 weight class) and Robert Snyder (ranked 3554 p4p, 409 weight class). Robert Snyder looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Portis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snyder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Portis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snyder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis takes a swing at Snyder's ribcage but misses.
Snyder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Portis can't find room to land a body shot as Snyder controls the action.
Portis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snyder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Portis or not.
Snyder lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Jordan Portis has been cut.
Portis lands a nice shot to the body.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snyder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snyder swings wildly with an uppercut but Portis uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portis is looking to break free of the clinch but Snyder has double underhooks.
Snyder misses with a punch to the body.
Snyder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Portis wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portis lands a hook that snaps the head of Snyder backwards.
Snyder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Portis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Portis misses with a body punch.
Snyder misses with a punch to the body.
Snyder lands a right hand.
Snyder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Portis's efforts to push away.
Portis misses with a body punch.
Snyder misses with a punch on the inside.
Portis holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Snyder has Portis pressed against the ropes, preventing Portis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snyder.
Snyder lands a body shot.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snyder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snyder has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portis misses with a hook. Snyder ducked under it nicely.
Snyder takes one to the side of the head.
Portis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snyder's hands.
Snyder is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Snyder looks winded!
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snyder checks it well.
Portis misses with a series of wild punches.
Portis throws a leg kick but Snyder checks it.
Snyder dodges the punch combination from Portis.
Robert Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Portis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portis misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Snyder moves away and avoids it.
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snyder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Snyder as he checks the leg kick.
Snyder moves in looking to clinch but Portis pushes him off.
Portis takes a swing at Snyder's ribcage but misses.
Snyder moves in looking to clinch but Portis pushes him off.
Snyder misses with a looping left.
Snyder lands a nice shot to the body.
Portis misses with a low kick as Snyder jumps back.
Snyder tries to counter with a clinch but Portis shakes him off and moves away.
Portis cracks Snyder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snyder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Portis misses.
Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portis goes for a takedown attempt but Snyder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snyder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Portis misses the jab.
Portis connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snyder.
Snyder moves out of range of the strikes.
Portis lands a nice shot that snaps Snyder's head back.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Portis takes a swing at Snyder's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Snyder.
Portis takes one on the button.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Snyder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snyder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Portis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Portis or perhaps it was just good defense by Snyder, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Portis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder slips under a jab from Portis.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snyder wants to clinch.
Portis throwing a counter right hand but Snyder manages to avoid it.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snyder is rocked!
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snyder manages to avoid it.
Snyder is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Snyder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Snyder bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Portis comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Snyder falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Snyder was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Portis!
A victorious Jordan Portis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Boone (ranked 4123 p4p, 407 weight class) and Terell Ward (ranked 4034 p4p, 402 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terell Ward!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward with a jab.
A big left from Boone misses.
Boone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Boone missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Boone.
Boone slips under a jab from Ward.
An attempted straight right counter from Boone misses the target.
A jab lands there for Ward.
Boone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward slips under a jab.
Boone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boone misses with a straight left.
Boone misses with a straight right.
Boone lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
We've been told by Boone's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Boone throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boone.
Boone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boone throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Boone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward with the counter takedown but Boone avoids it easily.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone takes one to the chin there.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terell Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Ward slips under a jab from Boone.
Boone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Boone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ward keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Ward ducks right into an uppercut from Boone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Ward paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ward throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ward slips under a jab from Boone.
Boone misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boone.
Jackson Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Boone counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Boone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Boone saw that one coming.
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Boone connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Ward with a nice cross.
Boone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward goes for a double leg but Boone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Boone continues to drive forward.
Ward slips under a jab.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut.
Boone slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone misses with a looping left.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Boone counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Boone misses.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boone doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Ward looks to land a left hand but Boone moved out of range nicely.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward slips under a jab from Boone.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boone throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Boone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward slips under a jab from Boone.
Boone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boone circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Boone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward misses with a hook
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut.
Boone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a hook but Boone avoids it easily.
Ward connects with the punch.
Boone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ward throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boone counters with a nice uppercut.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Ward.
Ward slips a jab from Boone.
Ward with the counter takedown but Boone avoids it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Ward ends up having to push Boone into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terell Ward.
Ward defending well as Boone loads up on a big left hand.
Boone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward throws a jab when Boone was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boone leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boone connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Boone.
Boone misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Boone connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boone lands a left and a right that send Ward crashing to the mat, dazed. Boone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ward is rocked!
Ward misses with a right hand
and Boone counters with a big right hand! Oh Ward is in trouble here! Boone follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Boone!
Jackson Boone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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