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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Ponce (ranked 4923 p4p, 562 weight class) and Mike Mikson (ranked 2201 p4p, 320 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Ponce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Mikson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mikson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ponce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikson goes for a double leg but Ponce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ponce continues to drive forward.
Ponce seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jean Ponce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mikson.
Ponce shoots in and drives through. Mikson sprawls well.
Mikson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ponce defends it nicely.
Ponce throws a good cross that connects.
Ponce works Mikson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponce tries for a takedown but Mikson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ponce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ponce tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mikson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ponce, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ponce scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mikson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ponce is fending him off so far but Mikson persists. Nope, Ponce circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean Ponce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponce throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikson.
Ponce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikson as he avoids it easily.
And Mikson tries to counter it with a takedown but Ponce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ponce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikson counters with a single leg into guard. Ponce didn't expect that.
Ponce is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mikson wants to pass the guard but Ponce is keeping the position.
Ponce can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mikson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ponce has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mikson is trying to control. Ponce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mikson is trying to work for a kimura but Ponce is defending well.
Ponce is trying to stand back up but Mikson is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikson not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mikson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mikson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ponce defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikson wants to pass to mount but Ponce is defending the position.
Mikson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ponce looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mikson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ponce defend it? Mikson steps over the head and cranks it - Ponce is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mikson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Mikson!
A victorious Mike Mikson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Imbert (ranked 3070 p4p, 130 weight class) and Jeff Messer (ranked 2431 p4p, 103 weight class). Imbert comes into the arena with Welcome to the jungle-by GUNS N ROSES blaring out of the sound system. Messer has chosen Lumberjacks march-by Conway Twittie as his entrance music. Jeff Messer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Imbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Messer!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer loads up on a big right hand but Imbert slips the punch.
Imbert works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Imbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messer.
Messer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Jason Imbert has been cut.
Messer misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imbert misses the jab.
Imbert misses with a hook
and Messer counters with a straight right hand.
Imbert defending well as Messer loads up on a big left hand.
Messer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbert counters with a three punch combo that has Messer backing up. Messer nods at Imbert to acknowledge the strikes.
Messer throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbert 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.
Imbert throws an overhand right that lands on Messer's shoulder, as Messer tries to avoid the shot.
Messer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Messer throws a lazy right hand but Imbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Messer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imbert.
Messer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbert throws an overhand right that lands on Messer's shoulder, as Messer tries to avoid the shot.
Imbert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Imbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Messer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imbert throwing a counter right hand but Messer manages to avoid it.
Messer lands a jab.
Messer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imbert loads up on a big right hand but Messer slips the punch.
Messer stuns Imbert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Messer has knocked Imbert down with a huge combo! Messer steps away and waves a wobbly Imbert back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Imbert is rocked!
Imbert forces Messer back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Imbert to his knees! Messer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Messer!
Jeff Messer took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm a bad bad man.....i rearranged that fellers face haha where you at Splinter?'.
The defeated Jason Imbert had this to say: 'That guy had a boner the whole fight...it threw me off my game I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 2670 p4p, 255 weight class) and Jake Woods (ranked 1291 p4p, 135 weight class). Akhmedov comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Woods!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhmedov misses with a hook.
Woods lands a slapping body shot.
Akhmedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Woods connects with a body shot that sends Akhmedov's belly button to the back.
Akhmedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhmedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhmedov misses with a body punch
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Zaurbek Akhmedov has been cut.
We've been informed that Woods has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akhmedov slips a straight right by Woods.
Akhmedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhmedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akhmedov lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods looking for a sweep. Not yet Woods, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov distracts Woods with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akhmedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woods's guard.
Akhmedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though.
Akhmedov is trying to control. Woods wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akhmedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akhmedov wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akhmedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akhmedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akhmedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though.
Akhmedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akhmedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akhmedov in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woods blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akhmedov.
Akhmedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akhmedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akhmedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akhmedov is nestled in close to Woods, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akhmedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akhmedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akhmedov is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akhmedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woods wants to improve his position but Akhmedov is controlling well.
Akhmedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akhmedov controlling the action here.
Akhmedov thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
Akhmedov is trying to control. Woods wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woods has hold of Akhmedov's hands but Akhmedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Akhmedov has control of the leg.
Akhmedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it.
Akhmedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akhmedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akhmedov slips a nice elbow through Woods's hands, connecting with Woods's forehead.
Woods wants to get back to full guard.
Woods on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akhmedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woods's head.
Akhmedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Woods has hold of Akhmedov's hands but Akhmedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akhmedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Akhmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaurbek Akhmedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akhmedov loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Akhmedov slips under a jab.
Akhmedov attempts a counter takedown but Woods avoids it well and moves away.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhmedov misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Zaurbek Akhmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods drops Akhmedov with a naaaaasty hook - Akhmedov is in real trouble here! Woods dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Woods!
In his post fight interview, Jake Woods started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 1790 p4p, 83 weight class) and Maxim Popov (ranked 2074 p4p, 92 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by-DIO as Lazers go off and Confetti drops from the ceiling. Maxim Popov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Randy Savage's chin.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Popov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov moves away from the strike by Savage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savage.
It looks like Maxim Popov has been cut.
Popov tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Popov forces Savage back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Popov tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage prevents a body shot from Popov.
Popov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Savage is trying to force a seperation but Popov has the dominant position.
Savage lands a left hand.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popov scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage wants to get back to striking at distance but Popov won't allow it.
Popov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Popov - that landed with a thud.
Popov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Popov can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popov.
Savage is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Popov.
A body shot lands from Popov.
Popov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Popov as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popov.
Popov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Popov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Popov lands with a left to the head.
Popov lands a nice uppercut.
Savage is rocked!
Popov lands a right hand.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Popov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popov.
Popov prevents Savage from breaking the clinch.
Popov lands a big left hand right to the temple and Savage goes down!
Popov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Savage quite badly. Savage pulls Popov in close trying to recover. Popov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Savage on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Savage doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Popov!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Popov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Randy Savage was interviewed post fight and said 'Hulk you coward I know you paid the judges off because your threatened by my grestness.....you can't stop me!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itzhak Weinstein (ranked 1371 p4p, 142 weight class) and Travis Dillon (ranked 1415 p4p, 146 weight class). Itzhak Weinstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Travis Dillon's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Itzhak Weinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weinstein takes one on the button.
Weinstein throws a lazy body kick
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weinstein throws a hook to the side of Dillon's head but Dillon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Dillon! Weinstein is backing up but he can't get away as Dillon lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Weinstein and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Travis Dillon!
After winning the bout, Travis Dillon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manu Mikkonen (ranked 1219 p4p, 127 weight class) and Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 1901 p4p, 191 weight class). Mikkonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When Worlds Collide. Limbtwister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Breaking bones,Taking war-by CANNIBAL CORPSE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Mikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkonen throws a shot from downtown. Limbtwister moves away and avoids it.
Mikkonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikkonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Limbtwister swings for the body but Mikkonen moves out of range.
Limbtwister takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Lazerus Limbtwister has been cut.
Mikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Limbtwister.
Mikkonen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Limbtwister eats them both and turns towards Mikkonen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Limbtwister is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mikkonen drops Limbtwister with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Limbtwister looks back up at him and smiles so Mikkonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Limbtwister is rocked!
That has opened up Lazerus Limbtwister's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkonen is stalking Limbtwister. Limbtwister circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mikkonen, and it's lights out! Limbtwister really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manu Mikkonen!
Manu Mikkonen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Lazerus Limbtwister had this to say: 'Ill be back bitches'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Montgomery (ranked 877 p4p, 38 weight class) and Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1023 p4p, 43 weight class). Montgomery's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Different. Nikil Jr has chosen Dark Horse - Andrew Baena as his entrance music. DeAngelo Montgomery has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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295 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeAngelo Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil Jr tries for a takedown but Montgomery circles away easily
and Montgomery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nikil Jr with the counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Montgomery lands a jab to the nose.
Nikil Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Montgomery misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikil Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikil Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montgomery quickly recovers to half guard.
Nikil Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikil Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montgomery defending well though.
Nikil Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montgomery's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikil Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikil Jr on the ground.
Nikil Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montgomery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikil Jr.
Nikil Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montgomery keeps working.
Montgomery has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nikil Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montgomery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikil Jr.
Montgomery is staying active underneath Nikil Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikil Jr throwing shots but Montgomery is blocking nicely.
Nikil Jr works his way into side control.
Nikil Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery avoids it well.
Nikil Jr lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Nikil Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nikil Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikil Jr throwing strikes but Montgomery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nikil Jr is looking for a sweep.
Nikil Jr is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Nikil Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nikil Jr tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nikil Jr tries to hold on but Montgomery postures up.
Nikil Jr is looking to improve his position but Montgomery isn't that keen on the idea.
Nikil Jr regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery stalling away here and it's allowed Nikil Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenrick Nikil Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikil Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Montgomery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery lands with an uppercut that bounces Nikil Jr off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Kenrick Nikil Jr has been cut.
DeAngelo Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikil Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montgomery was covering up waiting for the punch and Nikil Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nikil Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikil Jr wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Nikil Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikil Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikil Jr postures up.
Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikil Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikil Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montgomery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikil Jr misses with an uppercut
and Montgomery counters with a right hand to the body.
Nikil Jr takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Nikil Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montgomery defends it well.
DeAngelo Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery 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.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Nikil Jr feints the counter takedown.
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense.
DeAngelo Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Good shot there by Montgomery.
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Nikil Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nikil Jr fails with the takedown.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikil Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Nikil Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nikil Jr with the counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Montgomery attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nikil Jr shoots in for a double leg but Montgomery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Nikil Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikil Jr also avoids with ease.
Montgomery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikil Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikil Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Montgomery connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nikil Jr's hands.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikil Jr with the counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Nikil Jr ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Nikil Jr looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikil Jr shoots and misses
and Montgomery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Montgomery is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Montgomery tries to sprawl but Nikil Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Montgomery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenrick Nikil Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Montgomery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikil Jr moves away.
Nikil Jr feints the counter takedown.
Montgomery lands a really nice looking cross but Nikil Jr seems unphased.
Montgomery digs a good hook to Nikil Jr's body.
Nikil Jr shoots and misses
and Montgomery counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montgomery paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montgomery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikil Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikil Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikil Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikil Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montgomery cracks Nikil Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nikil Jr falls to his knees and Montgomery doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeAngelo Montgomery!
DeAngelo Montgomery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kenrick Nikil Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Anderson (ranked 902 p4p, 119 weight class) and Wayne Benning (ranked 667 p4p, 84 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Pony blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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192 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexis Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Benning!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Benning misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benning slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benning.
Benning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benning scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Benning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Benning blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Benning scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Benning fails to land.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Benning tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a body shot.
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!
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benning prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Benning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Benning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Benning lands with a left to the head.
Benning misses with the head strike.
Benning lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Benning has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benning can turn it around.
Benning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benning misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Benning.
Benning lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Benning.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Benning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Benning avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Benning.
Benning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson wants to clinch
letting Benning counter with a right hand.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benning connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benning throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Benning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Benning tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benning misses with a punch on the inside.
Benning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Benning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benning lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benning misses with a body punch.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benning up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benning.
Anderson is leaning against Benning and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benning lands a left hand.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benning digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Benning scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benning scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson has Benning up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benning blocks an uppercut.
Benning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Benning.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Benning controls his hands.
Benning struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Benning.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Benning's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Benning dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benning misses with a leg kick.
Benning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Benning is looking for the big counter here.
Benning closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benning throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Wayne Benning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Benning.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benning was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benning counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Benning off the cage and back into range.
Wayne Benning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Benning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benning.
Benning lands an overhand right.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson is rocked!
Benning changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Benning drops Anderson with a naaaaasty hook - Anderson is in real trouble here! Benning dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Benning!
Wayne Benning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alexis Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore Ii (ranked 836 p4p, 88 weight class) and Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 740 p4p, 79 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto swings for the body but IsMore Ii moves out of range.
IsMore Ii clinches with his opponent.
IsMore Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fujimoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fujimoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Fujimoto lands a left hand.
IsMore Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto cracks IsMore Ii with a nice body shot.
Fujimoto misses with a body punch.
Fujimoto can't find room to land a body shot as IsMore Ii controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimoto scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like More IsMore Ii has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fujimoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujimoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
IsMore Ii blocks a body shot from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto tries to throw a body punch but IsMore Ii avoids it by throwing Fujimoto back against the cage.
Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore Ii.
Fujimoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsMore Ii's elbow.
Fujimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
IsMore Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto misses with some punches.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
IsMore Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujimotos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto scores with a shot to the side of IsMore Ii's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Fujimoto.
IsMore Ii prevents a body shot from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto lands a body shot.
Fujimoto misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
IsMore Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
IsMore Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
IsMore Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimoto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IsMore Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
IsMore Ii tries to throw a body punch but Fujimoto avoids it by throwing IsMore Ii back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
Fujimoto tries a body shot but IsMore Ii blocks it.
Fujimoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of IsMore Ii backwards.
Fujimoto lands a right hand.
Fujimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore Ii.
Fujimoto lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimoto lands a left hand.
IsMore Ii is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Fujimoto.
Oh IsMore Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
IsMore Ii is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore Ii.
Fujimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
Fujimoto misses with some punches.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
IsMore Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto pushes IsMore Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimoto misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore Ii blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyukosho Fujimoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on More IsMore Ii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fujimoto misses with a double jab.
Fujimoto throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimoto misses with a right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore Ii takes a swing at Fujimoto's ribcage but misses.
Fujimoto wants to counter the offense by IsMore Ii and move into the clinch position.
Fujimoto fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks IsMore Ii square on the jaw! Damn, IsMore Ii is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Our winner, Gyukosho Fujimoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 729 p4p, 93 weight class) and Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 590 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rees Mogg moves away.
McStafferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McStafferson looking to score a takedown here. Rees Mogg is defending well but McStafferson drives through and ends up in Rees Mogg's guard.
Rees Mogg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McStafferson is now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rees Mogg can do anything to dispel that myth.
McStafferson is working for an americana but Rees Mogg has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McStafferson was thinking about the submission.
McStafferson advances position into side control!
Rees Mogg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rees Mogg is squirming around, avoiding McStafferson's attempts to control the action.
McStafferson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson has control of Rees Mogg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rees Mogg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McStafferson wants to finish this one by submission but Rees Mogg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McStafferson.
McStafferson tries to control but Rees Mogg wriggling away.
McStafferson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rees Mogg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rees Mogg!
McStafferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rees Mogg defends it easily.
Rees Mogg advances position into side control!
McStafferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McStafferson sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is staying active underneath Rees Mogg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rees Mogg pulls his head out easily.
Rees Mogg tries to pass to full mount but McStafferson defends it.
McStafferson tries to roll over but Rees Mogg keeps him under control.
Rees Mogg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rees Mogg is keen to just control but McStafferson is a slippery customer.
McStafferson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McStafferson.
Rees Mogg got a little sloppy there for a moment and McStafferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rees Mogg has managed to get both his arms back between McStafferson's legs - danger averted.
Rees Mogg wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rees Mogg defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
Rees Mogg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rees Mogg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McStafferson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McStafferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rees Mogg sprawls well. He's pushed McStafferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McStafferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rees Mogg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rees Mogg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McStafferson misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rees Mogg, as that shot connected.
Rees Mogg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McStafferson circles away quickly and effectively.
McStafferson walks into a jab.
McStafferson slips a jab and a cross from Rees Mogg.
Kaz McStafferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rees Mogg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rees Mogg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rees Mogg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg lands an overhand right.
Rees Mogg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McStafferson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg connects with a nice cross there... McStafferson is looking wobbly and Rees Mogg recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send McStafferson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rees Mogg jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacob Rees Mogg!
A victorious Jacob Rees Mogg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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