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RapidFC 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Harper Jr (ranked 7663 p4p, 646 weight class) and Joey Johnson (ranked 7790 p4p, 648 weight class). Harper Jr comes into the arena with MachineHead-Bush blaring out of the sound system. Johnson has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Harper Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Harper Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Harper Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Harper Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Harper Jr.
Harper Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Harper Jr throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
It looks like Joey Johnson has been cut.
Harper Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper Jr misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bryce Harper Jr has been cut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Harper Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dives in and grabs Harper Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harper Jr pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Bryce Harper Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harper Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Harper Jr misses with a wild combination.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harper Jr misses the shot to the body.
Harper Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper Jr.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Harper Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harper Jr looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Harper Jr avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harper Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper Jr lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Harper Jr misses
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Harper Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Harper Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper Jr working a defensive guard here.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Harper Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harper Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Harper Jr.
Harper Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harper Jr wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Harper Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Harper Jr is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harper Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harper Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Harper Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson tries to control but Harper Jr wriggling away.
Harper Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harper Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson looking to control but Harper Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Harper Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harper Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bryce Harper Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper Jr misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Harper Jr.
Harper Jr throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Harper Jr is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Harper Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harper Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Harper Jr misses with a head kick.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harper Jr.
Harper Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Harper Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harper Jr misses the shot to the body.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper Jr.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Harper Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harper Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donk. Harper Jr catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Harper Jr.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harper Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Harper Jr takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Harper Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Harper Jr.
Harper Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Bryce Harper Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryce Harper Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harper Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Harper Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Harper Jr checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Harper Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Harper Jr throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harper Jr misses with a kick to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harper Jr.
Jab by Harper Jr.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Harper Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harper Jr leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Harper Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Harper Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harper Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harper Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Harper Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harper Jr is rocked!
Harper Jr throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Oh Harper Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryce Harper Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson closes the distance looking for a takedown. Johnson picks Harper Jr up and slams him brutally to the floor. Harper Jr is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Joey Johnson!
Our winner, Joey Johnson, 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.
Bryce Harper Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He stuck his finger up my ass and i froze, then he ko'd me. What kind of guy puts his finger in another man's ass, i want to win but i'm not doing that...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pickens (ranked 6559 p4p, 613 weight class) and Viktor Drago (ranked 24943 p4p, 679 weight class). Pickens comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. Jim Pickens has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Pickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pickens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drago is in Pickens's guard.
Pickens looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pickens keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Pickens controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself.
Drago is working Pickens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago looking to pass the guard.
Drago is pushing down on Pickens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pickens is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is trying to control. Pickens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pickens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pickens wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drago is nestled in close to Pickens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pickens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
Pickens trying to control here.
Drago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drago lands strikes from half guard.
Pickens is rocked!
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pickens is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold.
Oh Pickens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago 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.
Pickens seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickens is refusing to be controlled, as Drago sits in half guard.
Drago controlling the action here.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pickens defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard.
Drago is trying to control. Pickens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pickens is defending against the submission attempts here by Drago.
Pickens is staying active underneath Drago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago wants to stand up but Pickens has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago is pressing down on Pickens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pickens is holding on for now.
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pickens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago.
Drago is looking to take a break and control but Pickens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Drago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pickens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drago.
Drago stalling.
Pickens misses with a knee strike.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.
Pickens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drago gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pickens is staying active underneath Drago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago works his way into side control.
Drago trying to control the action but Pickens is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens is trying to get back to half guard.
Drago decides to stand back up.
Drago moves into the clinch successfully.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Pickens fails with the takedown.
Drago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pickens on his heels. He'll look to pass Pickens's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to get up but he can't break Pickens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago wants to control from the top but Pickens keeps moving.
Drago stays in close to Pickens's body and controls the position.
Pickens looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
Drago is looking to stand up but Pickens won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to control but Pickens is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago throws out a leg kick but Pickens moves out of range and Drago only half commits.
Drago has closed the distance and engaged Pickens in a clinch.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago pulls guard.
Pickens throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pickens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago pushes down on Pickens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pickens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Drago tries to break free.
Will Pickens go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pickens working for a choke but Drago is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Drago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pickens back to the cage. Drago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drago in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pickens looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Drago turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Drago!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Gray (ranked 24948 p4p, 545 weight class) and Jack Snyder (ranked 6907 p4p, 497 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Snyder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Snyder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snyder lands with a right to the head.
Gray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snyder.
Snyder misses with some punches.
Gray is looking for a takedown.
Snyder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray is looking for a takedown.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snyder misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grays head.
A short uppercut from Snyder.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Snyder pushes Gray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snyder digs a right hand underneath Gray's ribcage. Gray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Snyder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snyder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snyder scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray tries to score a body lock takedown but Snyder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Snyder floors Gray with a big punch on the inside! Gray is trying to recover but Snyder dives into side control.
Gray is rocked!
Gray is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snyder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oh Gray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd goes nuts as Snyder knocks Gray out cold with a massive hammerfist! Snyder Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Snyder!
After winning the bout, Jack Snyder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldinho Gaucho (ranked 7301 p4p, 638 weight class) and Simon Fell (ranked 6499 p4p, 610 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldinho Gaucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Fell!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaucho scores with a leg kick.
Fell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaucho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fell.
Gaucho clinches up with Fell and pushes him back against the cage.
Gaucho is pressed up against the cage. Fell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaucho down to the mat. Gaucho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fell goes for a double leg but Gaucho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaucho continues to drive forward.
Gaucho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Simon Fell has been cut.
Fell shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaucho sprawls well. He's pushed Fell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ronaldinho Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Fell.
A punch combination from Fell misses.
Gaucho throws a counter high kick but Fell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fell shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaucho sprawls well. He's pushed Fell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gaucho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaucho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fell looks to land a body kick but Gaucho moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaucho drives through and clinches with Fell against the cage.
Gaucho is looking for a takedown.
Fell looking for a takedown.
Fell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fell can't break the clinch.
Gaucho jumps guard and drags Fell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fell is stalling in the full guard.
Gaucho wants to sweep here but Fell controlling him for the moment.
Gaucho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fell is pushing down on Gaucho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaucho is fighting to maintain full guard but Fell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaucho is trying to maintain the position but Fell is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaucho is trying to stand up here but Fell is controlling him well.
Fell wants to pass to mount but Gaucho is defending the position.
Gaucho tries to get to full guard but Fell has control of the leg.
Fell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaucho. 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.
Fell slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaucho kicks off Fell and gets to his feet.
Gaucho tries to clinch but Fell is having none of it.
Fell tries for a takedown but Gaucho circles away easily
and Gaucho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaucho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fell has Gaucho pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaucho is trying to push Fell away but Fell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaucho successfully pulls guard.
Gaucho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fell with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fell content to stall in guard here.
Gaucho is working an open guard so Fell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaucho avoids the head kick by Fell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldinho Gaucho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Fell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gaucho throws a sloppy head kick and Fell moves out of range easily.
Gaucho rushes Fell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaucho is trying to break free.
Fell wants a takedown but no success here.
Fell is trying to pull guard but Gaucho has him pressed against the cage.
Gaucho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fell prevents it.
Gaucho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gaucho has had enough of the clinch but Fell keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaucho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fell is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldinho Gaucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fell manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fell clinches with his opponent.
Fell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaucho after a bit of a struggle.
Fell is trying to pull guard but Gaucho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaucho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gaucho has Fell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaucho letting Fell take a breather here.
Fell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Gaucho.
Ronaldinho Gaucho is winning the standup battle so far.
Fell shoots in for a takedown but Gaucho shows good takedown defense.
Gaucho misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Fell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaucho closes the distance and clinches.
Fell keeps control of Gaucho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaucho.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fell manages to break the clinch.
Gaucho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fell counters with a three punch combo that has Gaucho backing up. Gaucho nods at Fell to acknowledge the strikes.
Gaucho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaucho.
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!
Fell lands a left and a right that send Gaucho crashing to the mat, dazed. Fell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gaucho is rocked!
It looks like Ronaldinho Gaucho has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaucho tries to avoid it but Fell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaucho to the ground. Gaucho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaucho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oh Gaucho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaucho throws a head kick that misses.
Fell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaucho pinned against the cage. Gaucho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaucho seems to have got his legs back now.
Gaucho moves in looking to clinch but Fell pushes him off.
Gaucho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fell wants to counter the offense by Gaucho and move into the clinch position.
Gaucho lands a jab.
Gaucho closes the distance and clinches.
Fell is trying to drag Gaucho to the mat but Gaucho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaucho prevents Fell from getting back to his feet.
Gaucho preventing the sweep.
Gaucho tries to stand but Fell is controlling from the bottom.
Gaucho trying to control but Fell is working from the bottom.
Fell wants to sweep here but Gaucho controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Fell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gaucho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fell fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaucho appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gaucho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaucho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fell fails to pull guard.
Ronaldinho Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Fell.
Gaucho breaks the clinch.
Fell avoids the head kick by Gaucho.
Gaucho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fell throws a big counter head kick but Gaucho avoids it with no problem.
Fell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaucho wants to clinch.
Fell circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaucho doesn't manage to clinch there - Fell circles away.
Fell moves into the clinch.
Fell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaucho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaucho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gaucho connects with a knee to the head.
Fell tries to pull guard but Gaucho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaucho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gaucho tries for a takedown but Fell manages to get underhooks.
Fell avoiding damage.
Ronaldinho Gaucho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gaucho tries to pull guard but Fell won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fell pulls guard.
Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Fell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaucho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaucho is looking to work some ground and pound but Fell has wrist control.
Fell pulls Gaucho in to control the position.
Fell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaucho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaucho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaucho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaucho trying to control but Fell is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gaucho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaucho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaucho misses with a hook.
Ronaldinho Gaucho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaucho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaucho is looking to clinch but Fell is avoiding it.
Gaucho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gaucho moves in looking to clinch but Fell pushes him off.
Fell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fell gets underhooks to prevent Gaucho's takedown attempt.
Gaucho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fell keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fell is defended easily by Gaucho.
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 Ronaldinho Gaucho.
I think Gaucho 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldinho Gaucho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James May (ranked 4437 p4p, 464 weight class) and Jet Chan (ranked 24860 p4p, 589 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Chan!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with May, pushing him back against the cage.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
May is trying to pull guard but Chan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
May escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chan swings for the body but May moves out of range.
May is looking to counter the offense by Chan and move into the clinch.
Jet Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chan wants it to stay on the feet.
May has managed to clinch.
May tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually May drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him.
May goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a knee strike.
May looking for a takedown.
May tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan has May pressed against the cage, preventing May from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chan blocks a body shot from May.
May blocks a body shot from Chan.
May blocking some punches.
May blocks a body shot from Chan.
Chan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May decides to pull guard.
May escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
May looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
May working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
May looking for a guillotine here but Chan defends easily.
Chan looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
May throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chan trying to control but May is working from the bottom.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from May.
May has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.
May throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chan escapes and throws May's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with May. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
May can't do much from the bottom here.
May manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chan's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
May works his way to full guard. Good work.
May is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
May is looking for a triangle but Chan pushes his legs off easily.
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 James May will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chan moves to clinch but May breaks away
and May counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
May shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chan wants to improve his position but May is controlling well.
Chan is still trying to improve position.
May has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May tries to control but Chan wriggling away.
May with good strikes from the mount here!
May stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
May tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chan defends well and May ends up having to push Chan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chan clinches.
May has Chan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
May tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him.
May swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May is trying to push Chan away but Chan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan has May pressed against the cage.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
May looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chan clinches.
May is looking for a takedown.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
It looks like James May has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.
Chan avoiding damage.
Chan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
Chan missing with knees to the body.
Chan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. May is defending well for now.
May manages to break 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!
Chan tries to clinch up but May circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chan sprawls well. Chan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. May gets slowly back to his feet.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan closes the distance but May moves to the side
and May counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chan stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan throws a head kick but May moves out of range.
May shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from Chan is predictable there
and May counters with a single leg into guard. Chan didn't expect that.
May looking to sit in guard and control but Chan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
May looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chan has picked May up and slammed him! May can't keep hold of the triangle and Chan manages to pass to side control!
May wants to get back to his feet but Chan is dominant here and he's now got May's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
May can't escape the position.
May is working hard here to advance position.
Chan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for May.
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 James May will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James May's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chan forces May back against the cage and clinches.
May wants a takedown but no success here.
Chan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. May is defending well for now.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from May.
Chan just leaning against May, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Chan to work.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for May.
May drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
May is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
May is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jet Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chan stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jet Chan.
Chan is looking to clinch.
May fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chan avoids it really well and circles away.
May keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Chan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chan closes the distance and pushes May back into the cage.
Chan tries a body shot but May blocks it.
Chan misses with some punches.
Chan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and May avoids it.
May has Chan pressed against the cage, preventing Chan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
May is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chan lands a big head kick that sends May tumbling to the mat! Chan takes a step backwards and waves May back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A low kick from Chan misses
and May counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chan!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chan is trying to get back to half guard.
James May overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
May trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom.
May is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
May tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chan's legs.
May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
May tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no May has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think May 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ze Mane (ranked 6744 p4p, 548 weight class) and Phobo Jones (ranked 4534 p4p, 475 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phobo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones presses Mane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mane avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mane or not.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Mane is breathing heavily.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Mane tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Jones.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
A short right from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones pushes Mane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mane is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Mane takes a shot to the head.
Mane wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones works on Mane's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mane up against the cage.
Mane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mane gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is leaning against Mane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phobo Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Mane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a big counter head kick but Mane avoids it with no problem.
Mane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mane or not.
Mane letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones has Mane pressed against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Mane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Phobo Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Mane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big right hand that drops Mane! The killer instinct kicks in and Jones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phobo Jones!
A victorious Phobo Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Wallace (ranked 5152 p4p, 542 weight class) and Israel Adesilva (ranked 5679 p4p, 572 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Las Vegas, Jackson Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Israel Adesilva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesilva moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Adesilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallace sets himself, and Adesilva steps forward looking for the clinch! Wallace avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Adesilva there.
It looks like Jackson Wallace has been cut.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Adesilva's head but Adesilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesilva slips under a jab.
Adesilva misses the shot to the body.
Wallace could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Adesilva avoids it.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Adesilva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Adesilva.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Adesilva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adesilva pushes Wallace off but Wallace dives into side control.
Wallace is staying tight to Adesilva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adesilva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace prevents Adesilva from escaping the position.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adesilva has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wallace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallace cracks Adesilva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adesilva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wallace has hold of Adesilva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Adesilva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wallace cranks the arm and Adesilva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Adesilva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jackson Wallace!
Our winner, Jackson Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Beltrad (ranked 4395 p4p, 425 weight class) and Craig Wius (ranked 3095 p4p, 344 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodger Beltrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Wius!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltrad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beltrad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beltrad at a distance.
A left lands for Wius.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltrad.
Wius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wius connects with a single shot there.
Beltrad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wius wants it to stay on the feet.
Wius lands with a nice body punch.
Beltrad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beltrad somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wius. No joy for Beltrad on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius lands with a cross.
Wius scores with a jab. Beltrad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beltrad misses with a wild body shot.
Wius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltrad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wius sprawls well. Wius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltrad gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wius with a jab.
Wius lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltrad off the cage and back into range.
Wius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wius wants to free his trapped foot but Beltrad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wius looks to land a strike but Beltrad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beltrad manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wius.
Beltrad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beltrad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wius misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltrad wants a takedown but no success here.
Wius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wius thuds his shin into the meat of Beltrad's side.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wius lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltrad off the cage and back into range.
Wius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beltrad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wius lands a lovely overhand right.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wius as he jumps to the side.
Wius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beltrad with a body shot.
Beltrad misses with a wild body shot.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wius but Wius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wius tries to sprawl but Beltrad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wius manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beltrad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Wius.
Wius tries a body shot but Beltrad blocks it.
Beltrad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wius trying to keep a closed guard but Beltrad is proving a slippery customer.
Wius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beltrad trying to control but Wius is working from the bottom.
Beltrad stays in close to Wius's body and controls the position.
Beltrad working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Wius 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wius enables Beltrad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wius has his feet on Beltrad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beltrad shoots in but Wius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beltrad's sensitive parts.
Beltrad fails to land the takedown.
Beltrad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wius lands with a straight right. Beltrad didn't see that one coming.
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!
Beltrad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wius misses with a wild combination.
Craig Wius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beltrad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wius thuds his right hand into Beltrad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wius lands with a straight right. Beltrad didn't see that one coming.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beltrad is trying to defend but Wius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wius is nestled in close to Beltrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wius throwing shots but Beltrad is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltrad gets full guard.
Wius preventing the sweep.
Wius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beltrad wants to get back to his feet but Wius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beltrad scores with a jab to the head.
Beltrad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius leaves Beltrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltrad throws a right hand that misses
and Wius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius lands with an overhand left.
Beltrad misses with a hook.
Wius moves away from the strike by Beltrad.
Beltrad with a poor takedown
and Wius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beltrad did well to prevent Wius getting side control.
Wius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beltrad's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wius prevents Beltrad from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wius is trying to work for a kimura but Beltrad is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltrad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltrad defending well though.
Wius trying to control from Beltrad's half guard. Beltrad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beltrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Wius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltrad or perhaps it was just good defense by Wius, which made it look bad.
Beltrad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Wius finds it's target.
Beltrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wius only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beltrad walks into a straight right hand from Wius.
Wius clobbers Beltrad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beltrad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beltrad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wius moves away.
Wius throws a good cross that connects.
Wius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beltrad on his heels. He'll look to pass Beltrad's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beltrad is keeping the position for now.
Wius throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wius postures up in Beltrad's guard and throws a big left but Beltrad blocks it.
Beltrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wius trying to control but Beltrad is working from the bottom.
Wius is working Beltrad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wius looking to sit in guard and control but Beltrad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beltrad wants to pass the guard but Wius is keeping the position.
Beltrad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltrad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wius for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltrad continues to stall.
Beltrad trying to control but Wius is working from the bottom.
Wius is pulling down on Beltrad's head. It's preventing any offense from Beltrad, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown but Wius shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Wius.
Wius punishes Beltrad's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Beltrad as Wius shoots in.
Jab by Wius.
Beltrad walks into a jab.
Wius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltrad. Beltrad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltrad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Wius.
Beltrad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius tries to get to full guard but Beltrad has control of the leg.
Wius gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltrad distracts Wius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beltrad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wius can't do much from the bottom here.
Beltrad in side control, throwing shots but Wius defends.
Beltrad scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rodger Beltrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beltrad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Wius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wius 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Wius!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sadin Fight (ranked 4258 p4p, 448 weight class) and Josu Aingeru (ranked 1895 p4p, 234 weight class). Fight comes to the cage accompanied by Hold on I'm coming. Josu Aingeru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sadin Fight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josu Aingeru!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aingeru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Aingeru.
Aingeru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aingeru scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fight circles away quickly and effectively.
Aingeru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aingeru works Fight's body with a nice hook.
Aingeru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aingeru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fight. Fight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fight is rocked!
A combination from Aingeru does no damage.
Fight tries to counter with a takedown but Aingeru is quick to defend against it.
Oh Fight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aingeru drops Fight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fight! Aingeru dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Aingeru!
Josu Aingeru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Trigger (ranked 2024 p4p, 290 weight class) and Yez Pleez (ranked 1275 p4p, 197 weight class). Pleez has chosen Animal i have become as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Trigger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yez Pleez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pleez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Yez Pleez has been cut.
We've been told by Trigger's head coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pleez tries to close the distance and clinch but Trigger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trigger swings for the body but Pleez moves out of range.
Pleez wants to clinch but Trigger slips to the side
and Pleez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trigger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trigger lands a big uppercut and Pleez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pleez looks OK. Trigger waves Pleez back to his feet!
Pleez is rocked!
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!
Trigger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pleez - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Trigger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger retains his light heavyweight title!
Jackson Trigger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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