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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boomerang Farts (ranked 3389 p4p, 357 weight class) and Desway Hunkuless (ranked 7744 p4p, 538 weight class). Desway Hunkuless is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boomerang Farts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desway Hunkuless!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farts lands with a hook. Hunkuless tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunkuless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farts cracks Hunkuless with an open hand slap.
It looks like Desway Hunkuless has been cut.
Farts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunkuless under the eye.
Hunkuless tries to clinch there but Farts circles away.
Farts slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunkuless, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunkuless darts in trying to clinch
and Farts counters with a crisp one two that drops Hunkuless! Farts thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hunkuless to his feet! Hunkuless is in big trouble!
Hunkuless is rocked!
Farts drops Hunkuless with a naaaaasty hook - Hunkuless is in real trouble here! Farts dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boomerang Farts!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Boomerang Farts made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Desway Hunkuless spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Newbie Guide (ranked 4352 p4p, 131 weight class) and Dodong Santiago (ranked 2174 p4p, 77 weight class). Santiago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. i just want it all kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dodong Santiago is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Newbie Guide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dodong Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guide takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Newbie Guide has been cut.
Guide ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Santiago misses with an uppercut. Guide saw that one coming.
Guide swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santiago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guide.
Guide connects with a body shot that sends Santiago's belly button to the back.
Santiago throws an off balance right hand
and Guide counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dodong Santiago has been cut.
Guide lands a nice looking body shot.
Santiago looks winded!
Guide feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santiago sprawling to the canvas! Santiago rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Guide finish him?!
Santiago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guide punishes Santiago's body with a nice straight punch.
Guide scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guide throws an overhand right that drops Santiago like a sack of potatoes! Guide dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Newbie Guide!
Dodong Santiago spoke after the fight, saying 'I learned about this fight and im going to used what i learned here in my future fights. Thank you all and goodnight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Provenzano (ranked 6304 p4p, 497 weight class) and Coli Addison (ranked 7576 p4p, 531 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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246 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Provenzano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Coli Addison!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Provenzano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Addison tries for a takedown but Provenzano circles away easily
and Provenzano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Provenzano is looking to clinch but Addison is avoiding it.
Addison looks to land a body kick but Provenzano moved away.
Addison takes a kick to the side of the head.
Provenzano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Addison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Provenzano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Addison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Addison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Addison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provenzano sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Provenzano is trying to control but Addison manages to pass to mount!
Addison punishing his opponent with strikes.
Addison with a couple of short strikes.
Addison controlling the pace for now.
Provenzano is just holding on here. Addison manages to take his back.
Provenzano tries to escape but Addison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenzano trying to control the hands but Addison won't let him.
Provenzano is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Addison has locked on a rear naked choke here! Provenzano is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Coli Addison!
Tanner Provenzano spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I'm sorry cousin vinny and uncle Tony. Love yous guys and hope to be back soon '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Knight (ranked 3307 p4p, 425 weight class) and Mastro Geppetto (ranked 4641 p4p, 520 weight class). The key to victory for Jason Knight has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mastro Geppetto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geppetto misses with a hook to the body
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Geppetto moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Geppetto checks it well.
Knight jabs Geppetto right on the nose. Geppetto blinks but takes it well.
Geppetto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geppetto swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Geppetto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Geppetto looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Geppetto just gets out of the way.
Knight clobbers Geppetto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geppetto's head backwards.
Geppetto slips under a jab from Knight.
Geppetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight tests Geppetto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geppetto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto misses with a double jab.
Geppetto misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Geppetto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geppetto throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Geppetto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geppetto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Geppetto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Geppetto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Geppetto checks a leg kick.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geppetto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Geppetto.
Geppetto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight works Geppetto's body with a nice hook.
Geppetto throws a lazy body kick
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geppetto swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Geppetto.
Knight with a hook.
Knight sizes up Geppetto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Geppetto scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Geppetto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geppetto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight connects with a jab.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Geppetto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geppetto slips under a jab from Knight.
Geppetto unleashes a big counter combination but Knight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Geppetto slips a straight right by Knight.
It seemed like Geppetto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a low kick but Geppetto avoids it.
Knight moves forwards but Geppetto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knight cracks Geppetto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Geppetto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Geppetto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geppetto.
Geppetto throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight avoids the body shot from Geppetto.
Knight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geppetto swinging wildly here.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
Geppetto misses the body punch
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Geppetto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Geppetto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Geppetto throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight tries a low kick but Geppetto avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Knight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Geppetto throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Geppetto slips a straight right by Knight.
Geppetto throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Geppetto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knight has got the better of the exchanges.
Geppetto throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Geppetto.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jason Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Geppetto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Geppetto looks to throw a body kick
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geppetto. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Geppetto manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Geppetto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight works Geppetto's body with a nice hook.
Geppetto throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight digs a good body shot into Geppetto's ribs.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Geppetto misses with an uppercut.
Geppetto misses with a series of wild punches.
Geppetto tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Geppetto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Knight scores with the left hand. Geppetto knows he should have avoided that one.
Geppetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Geppetto. Geppetto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Geppetto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geppetto blocks a leg kick.
Knight scores with a jab. Geppetto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Geppetto.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Geppetto's head back.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Geppetto.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Geppetto misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Geppetto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geppetto can do to turn this around?
Knight stalks Geppetto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Geppetto's face. Geppetto staggers backwards, shaken.
Geppetto tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Geppetto is breathing heavily.
Geppetto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Geppetto's hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Geppetto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Knight lands a head shot.
Knight catches Geppetto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Geppetto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geppetto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geppetto takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Geppetto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight scores with a body shot.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Knight clobbers Geppetto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geppetto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Geppetto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geppetto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Knight dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knight jabs Geppetto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight throws a jab when Geppetto was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Geppetto moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
Geppetto just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geppetto.
Geppetto looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
A punch combination from Geppetto misses.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geppetto.
Geppetto misses with a low kick.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Geppetto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Geppetto's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws the left hand but Geppetto avoids the punch easily.
Geppetto unleashes a big counter combination but Knight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Geppetto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geppetto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knight throws a leg kick but Geppetto moved away.
Geppetto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Geppetto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Geppetto staying out of range there.
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Geppetto throws a body shot but no joy.
Mastro Geppetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geppetto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Geppetto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Geppetto throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Jason Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geppetto looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Geppetto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight throws a leg kick but Geppetto checks it.
Geppetto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knight connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands a slapping body shot.
Geppetto throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knight.
A shot to the body from Geppetto misses
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Geppetto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Geppetto's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Knight.
Geppetto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight lunges at Geppetto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Geppetto's hand.
Geppetto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight punishes Geppetto's body with a nice straight punch.
Knight tests Geppetto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Knight connects with a right hand. Geppetto shakes it off.
Geppetto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geppetto drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geppetto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mastro Geppetto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geppetto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Geppetto throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Knight.
Knight lands with a cross.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geppetto.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Geppetto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mastro Geppetto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geppetto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Knight!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumpel Stiltskin (ranked 5776 p4p, 583 weight class) and Daniel Forever (ranked 6213 p4p, 601 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumpel Stiltskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Forever!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forever scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stiltskin clinches up against the cage.
Stiltskin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forever throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stiltskin.
Forever throws a low kick but Stiltskin moves out of range easily.
Forever takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forever tries to land a front kick but Stiltskin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Forever is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forever looks to clinch
and Stiltskin counters with a head kick. That will keep Forever thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Forever doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stiltskin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stiltskin.
Forever tries to pull guard but Stiltskin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stiltskin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stiltskin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forever is defended easily by Stiltskin.
Rumpel Stiltskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Forever.
Forever tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stiltskin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stiltskin closes the distance and clinches.
Forever is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Forever can't break the clinch.
Stiltskin tightens his grip and picks Forever up, before dumping him to the ground. Forever manages to land in guard.
Forever pushes Stiltskin off and gets back to his feet.
Stiltskin connects with a high kick.
Stiltskin stuns Forever with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forever fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Forever.
A head kick misses from Stiltskin.
Stiltskin misses with a wild body shot.
Forever doesn't manage to clinch there - Stiltskin circles away.
Forever is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forever shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forever misses with a takedown attempt - Stiltskin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forever shoots in for a takedown but Stiltskin shows good takedown defense.
Forever tries for a takedown but Stiltskin circles away easily
and Stiltskin counters by clinching up.
Forever looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stiltskin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forever.
Stiltskin throws a body punch but Forever moves out of range.
Forever doesn't manage to clinch there - Stiltskin circles away.
Stiltskin is looking to slow Forever down with leg kicks.
Forever tries to clinch but Stiltskin is having none of it.
Stiltskin has closed the distance and engaged Forever in a clinch.
Stiltskin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Forever uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stiltskin holds on and takes a little breather.
Forever wants to control from the top but Stiltskin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forever won't allow Stiltskin to sweep him here.
Stiltskin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stiltskin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Forever presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Forever prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stiltskin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumpel Stiltskin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stiltskin has closed the distance and engaged Forever in a clinch.
Forever is trying to pull guard but Stiltskin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Forever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stiltskin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forever can do to turn this around?
Stiltskin is looking for a takedown.
Forever manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stiltskin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Forever wants to stand and escape but Stiltskin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forever keeping moving, preventing Stiltskin from controlling successfully.
Forever has momentary wrist control but Stiltskin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forever working for a triangle but Stiltskin defends it easily.
Stiltskin trying to control but Forever is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Forever fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stiltskin sprawls well initially but Forever persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stiltskin is trying to stand back up but Forever is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forever controlling the pace.
Forever is continuing to stall.
Stiltskin is refusing to be controlled, as Forever sits in half guard.
Forever is working for a kimura but Stiltskin is defending it quite comfortably.
Forever looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Forever really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiltskin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stiltskin wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Forever wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Forever shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stiltskin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stiltskin tries for a takedown but Forever manages to get underhooks.
Forever is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Forever has Stiltskin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stiltskin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rumpel Stiltskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Forever.
Stiltskin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stiltskin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stiltskin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stiltskin trying to control the position.
Stiltskin wants to stand and escape but Forever is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rumpel Stiltskin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Forever stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Forever wants it to stay on the feet.
Forever looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forever tries to clinch up but Stiltskin circles away and keeps his distance.
Forever misses with a takedown
and Stiltskin counters by clinching up.
Stiltskin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stiltskin closes the distance and clinches.
Stiltskin tries to pull guard but Forever forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Forever misses with some punches.
Stiltskin jumps guard but Forever stands there with Stiltskin around his waist. Stiltskin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumpel Stiltskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forever tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rumpel Stiltskin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forever wants a takedown.
Forever tries to pull guard but Stiltskin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forever goes for a takedown attempt but Stiltskin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stiltskin slaps away a takedown attempt from Forever, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Forever takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forever fails with the takedown
and Stiltskin counters by clinching up.
Stiltskin digs a right hand underneath Forever's ribcage. Forever let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stiltskin stalling.
Stiltskin looking for a takedown.
Stiltskin breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stiltskin.
Stiltskin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Forever sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Forever shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stiltskin pinned against the cage. Stiltskin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin moves into range and clinches up with Forever.
Stiltskin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Forever tries to score a body lock takedown but Stiltskin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stiltskin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Forever with a poor takedown
and Stiltskin counters with a two punch combo.
Forever dives in and grabs Stiltskin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stiltskin pushes down on Forever's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stiltskin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Forever sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stiltskin somewhat.
Forever tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Forever shoots in but Stiltskin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Forever tries to clinch up.
Stiltskin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stiltskin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stiltskin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stiltskin wants to stand but Forever is controlling the position.
Forever trying to control the position from guard on top but Stiltskin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forever wanted to stand there but Stiltskin had control of the position.
Stiltskin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiltskin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Forever struggles to land a body shot inside as Stiltskin controls his hands.
Daniel Forever has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumpel Stiltskin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stiltskin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumpel Stiltskin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stiltskin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumpel Stiltskin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lingus (ranked 5663 p4p, 527 weight class) and Veron Thomas (ranked 6188 p4p, 544 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cung Lingus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veron Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lingus gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lingus preventing the sweep.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lingus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lingus, into his guard.
Lingus is looking for a triangle here but Thomas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lingus to his feet.
Lingus shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lingus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingus actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingus gets full guard.
Lingus is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Lingus looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Lingus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lingus tries to get out of the position.
Thomas wants to stand up but Lingus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingus is trying to get back to full guard.
Lingus looking for subs from the bottom but Thomas mounts him!
Lingus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lingus can't escape the position.
Lingus is working hard here to advance position.
Lingus gets back to half guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Lingus has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas passes to side control.
Thomas decides to stand back up.
Lingus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lingus tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Lingus is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Lingus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Lingus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Lingus eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thomas as he works his way to full guard.
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Thomas in his guard.
Lingus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lingus working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lingus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lingus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.
Lingus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Lingus is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Lingus is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingus taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard.
Lingus is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Veron Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lingus moves into full guard.
Lingus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Lingus looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Lingus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingus looking for submissions off his back.
Lingus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Lingus moves into full guard.
Lingus is looking for a triangle here but Thomas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lingus is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lingus keeps working.
Lingus is trying to improve his position.
Thomas wants to control but Lingus is keeping him busy.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lingus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lingus is looking to reverse the position.
Lingus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thomas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Thomas prevents Lingus from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingus is trying to reverse the position but instead Thomas has taken his back - oops!
Lingus is in bad spot here.
Thomas is trying to stick to Lingus's back but Lingus is turning into Thomas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thomas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lingus.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Thomas in his guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Lingus keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingus looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thomas tries to sprawl but Lingus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lingus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Lingus eventually gives up the hold.
Lingus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lingus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus trying to move into half guard but instead Thomas has managed to sweep!
Lingus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Lingus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
Lingus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lingus won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lingus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lingus is trying to get an arm triangle but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thomas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lingus's guard! Nice work there by Thomas!
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lingus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Lingus's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lingus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Lingus shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Lingus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lingus has Thomas in his guard.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lingus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Lingus tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Lingus is keeping busy.
Lingus wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lingus is working for an americana but Thomas has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lingus was thinking about the submission.
Lingus has gone for a leg lock! Thomas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lingus's guard.
Lingus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Lingus keeps moving.
Cung Lingus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veron Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lingus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veron Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veron Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 7182 p4p, 562 weight class) and Ralphie Maldonado (ranked 3051 p4p, 334 weight class). Rackham comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sails. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralphie Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rackham crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maldonado - the referee stops the clock and Rackham gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maldonado. Rackham manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rackham slips under a jab from Maldonado.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Maldonado.
Rackham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rackham was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a hook
and Rackham counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Rackham's shoulder, as Rackham tries to avoid the shot.
Rackham moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado.
Maldonado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rackham prevents Maldonado from breaking the clinch.
Maldonado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rackham misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado lands a left hand.
Maldonado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Rackham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maldonado presses Rackham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rackham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rackham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rackham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldonado's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rackham.
Maldonado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rackhams head.
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maldonado is trying to push Rackham away but Rackham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maldonado misses with a body punch.
Maldonado tries to circle away but Rackham has him pinned against the cage.
Maldonado misses with the head strike.
Rackham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rackham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maldonado's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
Maldonado is looking to break free of the clinch but Rackham has double underhooks.
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Rackham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldonado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Rackham misses the target.
Maldonado throws a body punch but Rackham moves out of range.
A jab from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rackham back to the cage. Maldonado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Maldonado.
Rackham tries to clinch but Maldonado is having none of it.
Maldonado misses with a body punch
and Rackham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maldonado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maldonado scores with a punch to the head.
Maldonado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rackham moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldonado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maldonado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maldonado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rackham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham moves out of range of the body kick.
Rackham tries to clinch there but Maldonado circles away.
Maldonado's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldonado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut. Rackham saw that one coming.
Rackham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldonado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maldonado scores with a leg kick.
Rackham tries to clinch but Maldonado is having none of it.
Maldonado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldonado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maldonado misses the jab.
A punch combination from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses.
Rackham clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado tries to break free but Rackham pushes him back against the cage.
Maldonado blocks an elbow strike from Rackham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado is trying to push Rackham away but Rackham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rackham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado is looking to land body kicks.
Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
Rackham moves in looking to clinch but Maldonado pushes him off.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldonado finds it's way round the side to connect with Rackham's head.
Maldonado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rackham blocks a low kick nicely.
Rackham thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rackham moves out of range of the strikes.
Rackham lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Rackham misses.
Rackham clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Maldonado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rackham drops his hands momentarily and Maldonado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Maldonado. That snapped Rackham's head back.
Maldonado throws a low kick, looking for Rackham's leg but Rackham calmly moves out of range.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rackham.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rackham takes a step back to recover.
Rackham clinches.
Maldonado avoids a wild elbow strike from Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham throws an elbow but it misses.
Rackham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maldonado blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Maldonado.
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maldonado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldonado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldonado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rackham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Rackham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rackham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldonado.
Rackham drives through and clinches with Maldonado against the cage.
Maldonado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maldonado in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maldonado dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Rackham prevents a body shot from Maldonado.
Maldonado has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that Maldonado shrugs off.
Maldonado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maldonado misses with some punches.
Rackham prevents a body shot from Maldonado.
Maldonado blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.
Maldonado dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Jack Rackham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.
Rackham prevents Maldonado from breaking the clinch.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rackham misses with an elbow strike.
Rackham throws an elbow but it misses.
Maldonado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maldonado blocks an elbow strike.
Maldonado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maldonado can't break the clinch.
Maldonado avoids the elbow strike from Rackham, against the cage.
Maldonado throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
Maldonado dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Maldonado wants to break free but Rackham has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maldonado blocks the elbow strike.
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Rackham moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rackham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rackham's head.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Rackham wants to clinch up but Maldonado keeps it at a distance.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado thuds a left hand into Rackham's body.
Rackham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maldonado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldonado throws out the jab.
It appears Rackham was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rackham lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rackham slips a jab and a cross from Maldonado.
Rackham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Rackham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldonado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
A big right from Rackham misses.
Rackham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldonado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rackham counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldonado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Maldonado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A head kick from Maldonado lands but Rackham takes it in his stride.
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Rackham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maldonado.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldonado is looking to score with low kicks.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldonado sizes up Rackham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldonado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rackham in his tracks.
Rackham tries to land a front kick but Maldonado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maldonado scores with a jab to the head.
Maldonado scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Maldonado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maldonado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rackham.
Rackham wants to clinch up but Maldonado keeps it at a distance.
Maldonado lunges at Rackham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rackham's hand.
Some wild striking there from Maldonado.
Maldonado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rackhams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rackham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maldonado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldonado tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham is looking to clinch but Maldonado is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado jabs Rackham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rackham at a distance.
Rackham tries to clinch there but Maldonado circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado fails to land with a series of punches.
Rackham throws a counter high kick but Maldonado was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maldonado swings widly with a right hand
and Rackham counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maldonado is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rackham wants to clinch.
Rackham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maldonado cracks Rackham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Maldonado.
Rackham doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldonado circles away.
Jack Rackham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Maldonado misses.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Maldonado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rackham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rackham feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rackham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldonado throws a lazy body kick
and Rackham counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldonado throws a solid leg kick but Rackham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maldonado.
Rackham is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses
and Rackham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado lands a nice shot that snaps Rackham's head back.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses.
Rackham is looking to clinch but Maldonado is avoiding it.
Rackham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldonado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldonado misses with a body kick.
Rackham tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Rackham misses
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Rackham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rackham closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado working hard to break the clinch.
Maldonado misses with some punches.
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rackham tries to clinch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Rackham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Maldonado there.
Rackham tries to clinch up.
Ralphie Maldonado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Rackham blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie Maldonado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldonado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie Maldonado!
Jack Rackham was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the ship!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Harper (ranked 4466 p4p, 335 weight class) and Android Gero (ranked 6009 p4p, 386 weight class). Gero has chosen Slash street boys: I'll kill you that way as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Android Gero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gero wants to stand back up but Harper manages to pass into side control.
Harper lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harper just content to control the position.
Harper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gero is looking for a sweep.
Gero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harper throwing strikes but Gero manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gero is looking to take a break and control but Harper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gero is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gero avoid being mounted?
Harper lands with a punch from half guard.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harper working over Gero with some ground and pound. Gero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harper is nestled in close to Gero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harper is looking for a kimura but Gero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harper to get the leverage.
Harper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harper winds up and cracks Gero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gero wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper working over Gero with some ground and pound. Gero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harper is looking for a kimura but Gero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harper to get the leverage.
Gero wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper is nestled in close to Gero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper working the head and body with strikes.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Harper.
Harper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harper seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Gero's temple.
Gero looking for submissions off his back.
Harper lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gero taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Harper maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gero could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Harper has cracked it and Gero is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Harper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Drought (ranked 2936 p4p, 242 weight class) and Pop Tarts (ranked 3184 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Drought!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pop Tarts!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarts tries to move into range but Drought moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drought darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drought fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drought swings for the body but Tarts moves out of range.
Tarts staying out of range there.
Tarts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drought manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drought fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tarts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drought.
Drought looks to land a left hand but Tarts moved out of range nicely.
Tarts raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drought was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarts.
Drought looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drought throws a hook to the side of Tarts's head but Tarts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarts throws a chopping leg kick but Drought manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drought lands a nice hook to Tarts's body. Tarts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tarts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarts takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drought has Tarts pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drought.
Tarts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarts misses with a body punch.
Tarts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarts throws a head punch that misses.
Tarts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drought creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarts misses with a body punch.
Drought lands a nice uppercut.
Drought lands with a right to the head.
Tarts throws a punch but it's blocked by Drought.
Drought manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drought tries to circle away but Tarts has him pinned against the cage.
Tarts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drought backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarts has a couple of punches blocked by Drought.
Drought trying to stall but Tarts improves his position.
Tarts struggles to land a body shot inside as Drought controls his hands.
Drought blocks an uppercut.
Tarts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drought misses with a punch to the body.
Tarts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drought is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drought.
A head punch on the inside from Tarts fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drought can't find room to land a body shot as Tarts controls the action.
Drought wants to get back to striking at distance but Tarts won't allow it.
Tarts misses with a punch to the body.
Tarts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarts lands a body shot.
Tarts throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarts misses with a body punch.
Tarts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drought misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarts misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tarts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drought escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tarts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarts tries to work over Drought's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drought lands a right hand.
Drought lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drought's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drought.
Tarts throws a punch but it's blocked by Drought.
Tarts misses with the head strike.
Tarts has a couple of punches blocked by Drought.
Tarts swings wildly with an uppercut but Drought uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drought escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarts tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drought on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drought throws a right hand that Tarts ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarts also avoids with ease.
Drought throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarts tries to clinch but Drought moves out of range.
Tarts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drought comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tarts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drought keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drought lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarts circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarts dips to his left and cracks Drought with an uppercut!
Tarts moves away from the strike by Drought.
Drought misses with a hook.
Tarts scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Randy Drought will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drought fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarts avoids the body shot from Drought.
A little jabbing left from Tarts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tarts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drought fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drought fails to land with a series of punches.
Drought looks to land a left hand but Tarts moved out of range nicely.
Drought misses with a two punch combination.
Drought fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarts manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarts.
Drought looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarts is just out of range.
Drought throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarts connects with an inside leg kick.
Drought lands with a nice body punch.
Drought looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarts is just out of range.
Tarts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Tarts tenderised Drought's leg. Drought is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drought.
Drought works over Tarts's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tarts wants to clinch up but Drought keeps it at a distance.
Drought throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randy Drought is winning the standup battle so far.
Drought will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Drought.
Drought dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drought swings for the body but Tarts moves out of range.
Tarts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drought ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarts moves away.
Tarts throws a leg kick but Drought moved away.
As Tarts looks to move away, Drought throws a big counter combo but Tarts just gets out of the way.
Tarts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarts closes the distance and clinches.
Drought tries to work over Tarts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drought is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drought.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarts.
A short left from Tarts.
Drought breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drought swinging wildly here.
Tarts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drought has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarts misses with a body kick.
Drought blocks a jab.
Drought misses the shot to the body.
Tarts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drought lands a nice shot to the body.
Drought throws a jab when Tarts was well out of range.
Drought misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarts.
Drought throws out a loose jab but Tarts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drought has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drought and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tarts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drought in his tracks.
Drought stuns Tarts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drought lands a two punch combo.
Tarts throws the left hand but Drought avoids the punch easily.
Drought misses with a wild body shot.
Tarts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarts just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drought throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Tarts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drought is looking to wear down Tarts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tarts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Drought.
Tarts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drought swinging wildly here.
Tarts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drought is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarts.
Drought looks to land a left hand but Tarts moved out of range nicely.
Drought misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarts.
Drought misses with a double jab.
Drought swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drought stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarts.
Tarts misses with a low kick.
Tarts throws a head kick that half lands.
Drought throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarts on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Drought dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tarts connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarts throws a chopping leg kick but Drought manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drought throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drought tries to bum rush Tarts with a series of wild strikes but Tarts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drought slips under a jab from Tarts.
Tarts misses with an uppercut.
Tarts throws a push kick but Drought slaps the foot to one side.
Tarts defending well as Drought loads up on a big left hand.
Drought throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drought lands with a straight right. Tarts didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drought misses with a wild combination.
Drought ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarts moves away.
Drought looks to land a combination but Tarts avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tarts connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarts. Drought does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drought scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarts tries to clinch but Drought moves out of range.
Drought darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tarts motions for Drought to come forward. Tarts throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drought is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tarts throws a sloppy head kick
and Drought counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarts fakes the leg kick and cracks Drought in the body.
Drought slips a straight right by Tarts.
Tarts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drought will feel that in the morning.
Drought swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarts throws a sloppy head kick and Drought moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drought. Tarts does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drought scores with a punch to the head.
Tarts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drought is out of range and Tarts settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Drought. That snapped Tarts's head back.
Drought swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drought fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarts manages to avoid it.
Drought checks a low kick from Tarts.
Tarts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Drought.
Tarts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tarts pushes Drought away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Drought. Those never looked like landing.
Drought takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarts thows a leg kick but Drought checks it
and Drought counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drought on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice jab there from Tarts.
Drought misses with a straight right.
Drought takes a swing at Tarts's ribcage but misses.
Drought moves out of range of the body kick from Tarts.
Tarts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tarts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drought is out of range.
Drought throws out a loose jab but Tarts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tarts tries to land a front kick but Drought steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarts clinches up with Drought and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarts throws a punch but it's blocked by Drought.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drought is trying to break the clinch but Tarts is controlling him.
Tarts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drought blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Tarts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Tarts fails to land.
A short left from Tarts.
Stalling in the clinch from Drought.
Tarts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarts throws a punch but it's blocked by Drought.
A short right from Drought.
Tarts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarts misses with a punch to the body.
Tarts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drought is struggling to control the position.
Drought blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pop Tarts really 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.
Drought misses with a two punch combination.
Tarts pushes Drought away with a front kick.
Drought keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Drought misses its target.
Drought stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tarts.
Tarts tries to close the distance and clinch but Drought swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarts misses with a kick to the body.
Tarts slips a jab and a cross from Drought.
Tarts wants to counter with a clinch but Drought pushes him away.
Tarts loads up on a big right hand but Drought slips the punch.
Drought will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drought throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarts.
Tarts wants to counter the offense by Drought and move into the clinch position.
Tarts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Drought works Tarts's body with a nice hook.
Tarts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drought throws out the jab.
Tarts misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Drought on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drought is looking to counter punch.
Tarts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drought lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarts circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarts scores with a jab to the body.
Tarts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drought checks it well.
Tarts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tarts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drought was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Randy Drought is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drought lands a jab to the nose.
Tarts pushes Drought up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarts is working Drought over against the cage.
Pop Tarts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drought fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Tarts.
Drought throws a head punch that misses.
Drought is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drought lands a body punch.
Drought goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drought misses with the head strike.
Tarts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarts tries a body shot but Drought blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drought.
Drought prevents a body shot from Tarts.
Drought lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drought lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tarts misses with a punch to the body.
Tarts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drought tries to break the clinch but Tarts is controlling the position.
Tarts can't find room to land a body shot as Drought controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Drought's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drought pushes Tarts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarts tries to throw a body punch but Drought avoids it by throwing Tarts back against the cage.
Tarts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drought blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarts working aggressively here.
Tarts lands a body punch.
Drought tries to break the clinch but Tarts is controlling the position.
Drought is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarts has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Tarts.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Drought blocks an uppercut.
Tarts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drought is working Tarts over against the cage.
Tarts throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarts.
Drought misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drought breaks from the clinch.
Drought lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarts at a distance.
Drought slips a jab from Tarts.
Drought throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarts clinches up against the cage.
Drought blocks an uppercut.
Drought breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drought misses with a combination
and Tarts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drought avoids the head kick by Tarts.
Tarts avoids the body shot from Drought.
Tarts throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Drought does no damage.
Drought blocks a head kick by Tarts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pop Tarts dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tarts lands with a cross.
A low kick from Tarts is predictable there
and Drought counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarts misses the shot to the body.
Drought throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarts misses with a wild body shot.
Drought fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarts tries to clinch but Drought moves out of range.
Drought misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarts tries to clinch but Drought is having none of it.
Drought scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarts slips under a jab.
Tarts misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarts throws a head kick that half lands.
Drought lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tarts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drought checks it well.
Tarts slips a jab and a cross from Drought.
Drought tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarts was well out of range. Poor timing from Drought.
A nice combination there by Drought.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tarts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drought has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarts.
Tarts tries to land a front kick but Drought steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drought is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drought throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drought fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarts manages to avoid it.
Tarts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Drought. Those never looked like landing.
Drought throws a right hand that Tarts ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarts also avoids with ease.
Drought ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tarts closes the distance and clinches.
Tarts throws a punch but it's blocked by Drought.
Tarts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drought breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarts throws a leg kick but Drought checks it.
Drought avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drought appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Tarts misses.
Tarts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarts throws a head kick that misses.
Drought blocks a low kick nicely.
Drought misses with a wild combination.
Tarts throws the kick towards the body but Drought avoids it.
Tarts misses with a kick to the body.
Drought throws a combination that misses
and Tarts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drought circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drought counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drought misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarts.
Tarts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drought lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarts tries to clinch up.
Drought misses with a body shot.
Tarts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarts throws a solid leg kick but Drought takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tarts.
Drought throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarts misses with a body shot.
Tarts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tarts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarts lands the left hand.
Drought just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarts tries to clinch but Drought is having none of it.
Tarts looks to land a body kick but Drought moved away.
Drought gets tackled into the cage by Tarts. Tarts maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Drought.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Drought.
I think Drought has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Drought!
Randy Drought retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Randy Drought, 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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